Tuesday, November 30, 2021

Food and Beverage Manager - Victoria

  

JOB SUMMARY
Position: Food and Beverage Manager
Company: 
Four Points by Sheraton Victoria Gateway
Job Location: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Type: Full-time, Permanent

Work Performed:

Developing and Maintaining Budgets

  • Develops and manages all financial, employee engagement and guest satisfaction plans and actions for Food and Beverage departments.
  • Maintains a positive cost management index for restaurant operations.
  • Utilizes budgets to understand financial objectives.

Leading Food and Beverage Team

  • Manages the Food and Beverage departments (Restaurant, Patio, Banquet and Grab and Go)
  • Supervises and manages employees.
  • Manages all day-to-day operations.
  • Understands employee positions well enough to perform duties in employees' absence.
  • Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.
  • Oversees all culinary, restaurant, beverage and grab and go operations.
  • Creates and nurtures a property environment that emphasizes motivation, empowerment, teamwork, continuous improvement and a passion for providing service.
  • Provides excellent customer service to all employees.
  • Responds quickly and proactively to employee's concerns.
  • Provides a learning atmosphere with a focus on continuous improvement.
  • Provides proactive coaching and counseling to team members.
  • Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
  • Ensures and maintains the productivity level of employees.
  • Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
  • Provides the leadership, vision and direction to bring together and prioritize the departmental goals in a way that will be efficient and effective.
  • Sets clear expectations with the employees and team leaders and ensures that appropriate rewards are given if expectations are exceeded.

Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service

  • Provides excellent customer service.
  • Responds quickly and proactively to guest's concerns.
  • Understands the brand's service culture.
  • Ensures that all employees, team leaders and managers understand the brand's service culture.
  • Sets service expectations for all guests internally and externally.
  • Takes ownership of a guest complaint/problem until it is resolved or it has been addressed by the appropriate manager or employee.
  • Ensures all banquet functions are up to standard and exceed guest's expectations.
  • Provides services that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention.
  • Improves service by communicating and assisting individuals to understand guest needs, providing guidance, feedback, and individual coaching when needed.
  • Serves as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviors.
  • Manages day-to-day operations, ensuring the quality, standards and meeting the expectations of the customers on a daily basis.

Managing and Conducting Human Resource Activities

  • Provides guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
  • Conducts performance reviews in a timely manner.
  • Promotes both Guarantee of Fair Treatment and Open Door policies.
  • Identifies the developmental needs of others and coaches, mentors, or otherwise helps others to improve their knowledge or skills.
  • Identifies the educational needs of others, develops formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaches or instructs others.
  • Develops an action plan to attack need areas and expand on strengths based on employee engagement and guest satisfaction results.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED; 4 years experience in the food and beverage, culinary, or related professional area
OR
2-year degree from an accredited university in Food Service Management, Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related major; 2 years experience in the food and beverage, culinary, or related professional area.

To Apply - Follow the link to the hiring website for further information.

Monday, November 29, 2021

Food Services Manager - Chilliwack

   

JOB SUMMARY
Position: Food Services Manager
Company: Chartwell Retirement Residence
Job Location: Chilliwack, BC
Type: Full-time

Work Performed:

  • Prepares or monitors the preparation of service daily and special event menu plans to ensure individual dietary needs are met;
  • Develops and maintains effective relationships with residents and their families in order to determine individual needs, resolve issues or concerns, and evaluate resident satisfaction;
  • Ensures that the meals and services provided meet or exceed residents’ and Chartwell’s expectations;
  • Provides residents with a safe and comfortable environment;
  • Leads and manages food services staff to achieve department goals;
  • Participates as a member of the work team and provides support to the other members of the team;
  • Recruits and organizes staff orientation and in-service training programs;
  • Schedules and assigns work, monitors and evaluates staff performance;
  • Forecasts, monitors and approves expenditures from the food services budget;
  • Maximizes purchasing power while maintaining or exceeding residence quality and service standards and provincial and legal requirements;
  • Develops and implements inventory control systems to maximize saving and minimize waste;
  • Liaises with municipal and provincial agencies concerning health and safety issues;
  • Voluntarily participates as a member of professional associations such as Canadian Culinary Federation, Canadian Food Service Supervisors Association;
  • Chairs the Food Committee or Food Advisory Committee;
  • Consults with the Dietitian/Director of Food and Beverage as required, to determine appropriate dietary needs for menu planning purposes;
  • Ensures compliance to food safety, sanitation and overall workplace safety standards;
  • Performs other relate duties as required.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum of two years supervisory experience in a volume food preparation environment in a retirement/LTC residence, the healthcare or hospitality industry;
  • Successful and minimum completion of a post-secondary diploma in Food and Beverage Management from a recognized institution;
  • Current qualification as a chef and in possession of a Food Service Supervisors certificate;
  • Minimum of one year experience in front of house and customer service;
  • Prior labour relations experience preferred;
  • Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal);
  • Effective interpersonal and conflict resolution skills;
  • Good organizational and time management skills with the ability to multi-task;
  • Customer service oriented;
  • Must have working knowledge of special diets.

To Apply - Follow the link to the company website for further information.

Saturday, November 27, 2021

Food Service Supervisor - Fort Nelson

    

JOB SUMMARY

Position: Food Services Supervisor
Job Location: Fort Nelson, BC
Company: Tim Hortons
Type: Full-time
Rate: $15.75 an hour

Work Performed:

People Management

  • Supervises, directs and coordinates restaurant team members throughout their shift
  • Schedules staff and assigns duties and provides ongoing, specific direction to team members
  • Leads by example and demonstrates the importance of treating every team member and guest with respect
  • Assists the Restaurant Manager in recruitment and retention strategies
  • Reacts immediately to issues requiring attention during the shift
  • Provides on-going and consistent training that positively impacts the overall operations
  • Trains staff in job duties, sanitation and safety procedures
  • Trains, orientates and monitors new team members, using PTS and feedback binder
  • Reports to Restaurant Owner, General Manager, Manager and/or Assistant Manager on team member performance (positive or negative)
  • Ensures that work schedules are met and establish methods to meet work schedules
  • Assists in ensuring optimal team member coverage at all times and works various positions during busy periods to maintain optimal service levels through demonstrated floor leadership
  • Encourages an exciting and fun work environment while motivating team members to meet goals

Hospitality Management

  • Leads by example to demonstrate that the guest is top priority and reinforces positive hospitality behaviours with team members
  • Responds to guest in a friendly manner while maintaining an appropriate sense of urgency
  • Responds to guest service complaints in a timely manner, resolving problems and turning potentially negative situations into positive situations
  • Assists in the running of company-wide incentive programs
  • Promotes a respectful team environment
  • Leads team throughout shift with a positive attitude
  • Acts as role model for exceptional guest service
  • Effectively communicates with the management team
  • Shares ideas, looks for opportunities to grow the business and empower your team to make it right

Operations Management

  • Displays knowledge of and works in compliance with applicable legislation
  • Complies with and enforces all Tim Hortons operating standards
  • Ensures that all product and packaging is properly merchandised and stocked
  • Responsible for shift cash procedures
  • Maintains operational efficiency through use of positioning charts
  • Supervises team members to ensure primary and secondary duties are completed
  • Ensures all restaurant policies are followed during the shift (e.g. cash policies, meal and break policies, food safety policies)
  • Keeps current on all new information on Portal or available through Townhall meetings
  • Maintains records of stock, sales and wastage
  • Prepares food order summaries and orders ingredients and supplies
  • Assists the Restaurant Manager in driving sales and transactions during their shift
  • Completes all required shift documentation (e.g. records waste, mgr. walk thru, pre-rush checklists etc.)
  • Escalates to management any issues and or problems

    Qualification:
    • Previous supervisory experience (minimum 1 year) in fast food services industry
    • Schedules staff and assigns duties and provides ongoing, specific direction to team members
    • Leads by example and demonstrates the importance of treating every team member and guest with respect
    • Provides on-going and consistent training that positively impacts the overall operations
    • Reacts immediately to issues requiring attention during the shift
    • Reports to Restaurant Owner, General Manager, Manager and/or Assistant Manager on team member performance (positive or negative)
    • Encourages an exciting and fun work environment while motivating team members to meet goals
    • Assists in ensuring optimal team member coverage at all times and works various positions during busy periods to maintain optimal service levels through demonstrated floor leadership

          To Apply - Follow the link to the company website for more details. 

          Friday, November 26, 2021

          Support Services Coordinator - Terrace

          JOB SUMMARY
          Position: Support Services Coordinator
          Company: Northern Health
          Job Location: TerraceView Lodge

          Work Performed:
          • The Coordinator, Support Services supervises and coordinates the day-to-day activities of Food Services and Housekeeping Services at designated sites and also oversees Laundry Services and Stores where applicable. 
          • The incumbent implements policies and procedures, manages human resources, participates in cost control measures and maintains relevant records. 
          • The position also completes special project work, as assigned. 
          • The incumbent assumes responsibility for the departments in the areas of responsibility in the absence of the Manager of Support Services.

          Qualifications:
          Education and Experience
        • Bachelor’s degree in the Nutrition/Dietetics field with one (1) to three (3) years’ recent experience in a similar role in a healthcare organization or industry of moderate complexity, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
        • Member in good standing with the College of Dietitians of BC and Dietitians of Canada.
        • OR
        • Successful completion of a two (2) year Canadian Society of Nutrition Management (CSNM) accredited college program in foodservice and nutrition management;
        • Courses in management and supervision;
        • Three (3) to five (5) years recent, related experience in acute care or long-term care facility;
        • Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
        • Eligible for membership in the Canadian Society of Nutrition Management.
        • Plus
        • Certificate of proficiency in Laundry and/or Housekeeping.
        • Food Safe Level 1 and 2.
        • Experience with CBORD Food and Nutrition, or other diet software, is an asset.
        • Valid BC Driver’s License and access to a reliable vehicle.
        • Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
        • Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.
        • Ability to supervise.
        • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally, in writing and in the application of computerized technology to address communication needs, information analysis and service provision.
        • Demonstrated leadership skills.
        • Proven interpersonal performance assessment and coaching skills.
        • Ability to analyze situations and problem solve under pressure.
        • Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to prioritize work.
        • Knowledge and insight of the impact on staff of changing service provision and work procedures and the ability to develop plans for implementing change that support staff while achieving the required goals.
        • Ability to liaise effectively with staff at all levels of the organization and with representatives in other health care facilities.
        • Knowledge of emergency preparedness and response.
        • Knowledge of safety and lockout procedures.
        • Working knowledge of Ministry of Health PICNet Guideline/Toolkit: BC Best Practices for Environmental
        • Cleaning for Prevention and Control of Infection in All Healthcare Settings.
        • Physical ability to carry out the duties
          • To Apply - Follow the link to the company website for more details

            Thursday, November 25, 2021

            CRC and Proof of Vaccinations Submission


            From November 01, 2021, Nutrition and Food Service Management Program students need to submit the CRC request and proof of vaccination before taking practicum. Kindly find the instructions and detailed explanation from emails sent out on November 13 and November 23. 

            For any questions, please email our Department Assistant Vi Nguyen at vinguyen@langara.ca

            Wednesday, November 24, 2021

            Food Service Supervisor - Vancouver

             

            JOB SUMMARY
            Position: Food Service Supervisor 
            Company: Sodexo
            Job Location: Vancouver, BC
            Rate: $25/hr
            Type: Part-time, Permanent (22.5 hours/week)

            Work Performed:
            • Provides work direction, supervision and on-going training to all assigned staff in a manner which establishes and maintains high staff morale
            • Assists in scheduling, payroll and performance management as assigned
            • Promotes and maintains excellent customer relations and effective on-going communication with all levels of staff
            • Places orders, maintains accurate and timely inventories and provides daily reports related to cost control
            • Assist with planning and executing special assignments/projects and any required follow-up
            • Conducts weekly sanitation inspections and establishes corrective action
            • Conducts and participates in staff meetings
            • Ensures that employees work in compliance with established safe work practices and procedures
            • Ensures that equipment and safe and healthy work conditions are maintained in their assigned area
            • Visits patients to ensure food service quality and preferences are met any other dietary needs
            • Sets up nourishments and marks menus as per standard diet writing guidelines
            • Acts as a liaison between Clinical and Food Service areas
            • Conducts computerized nutritional analysis of menus, recipes and food records
            • Promotes and maintains excellent customer relations and effective on-going communication with all levels of staff and clients
            • Complies with all Sodexo safety and risk management policies and procedures striving for an accident-free workplace

              Qualification:
              • Diploma in Food and Nutrition Management or Degree in Dietetics (preferred)
              • Eligibility for membership in CSNM (only candidates who are eligible will be considered for this position)
              • Possess FoodSafe I & II
              • 1-3 years experience working in Kitchen and/or Kitchen management
              • English proficiency, verbal and written
              • Excellent interpersonal and team building skills
              • Effective communicator and able to adapt well to change
              • Possess problem solving, planning, and organizational skills
              • Requirement upon hire:
              • Current vaccinations records (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Polio, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis A & B, Tuberculosis, Measles, Yearly Influenza (Flu))
              • Valid criminal record check through Ministry of Justice
              • Have the ability to meet the organizational and physical requirements of the position
              • Black slip resistant shoes

                    To Apply - Please visit hiring company website or contact:

                    Stevens Santos
                    General Manager – Patient Food Services
                    Sodexo at St. Paul’s Hospital

                    Tuesday, November 23, 2021

                    Food Service Supervisor - Kamloops

                    JOB SUMMARY
                    Position: Food Services Supervisor
                    Company: Royal Inland Hospital - Interior Health
                    Job Location: Kamloops, BC
                    Hours of work: 12:00 to 20:10 for 37.5 hours per week
                    Type: Full-time, permanent

                    Work Performed:
                    • Supervises designated staff by scheduling and co-ordinating work assignments, determining related training and orientation requirements, and providing feedback to employees.
                    • In consultation with the Clinical Dietician, plans menus and develops recipes according to nutritional and therapeutic diet needs of the patients/residents.
                    • Estimates food requirements, and orders and receives supplies and resolves discrepancies with suppliers.
                    • Visits patients/residents and/or family members to obtain and exchange diet-related information.
                    • Monitors expenditures for assigned areas; makes recommendations regarding budget allocations and resolves discrepancies for the assigned areas.
                    • Evaluates meals being served to ensure established standards of quality and quantity are maintained.
                    • Coordinates meal preparation, pricing and other related duties for community based services such as Meals on Wheels
                    • Assists in co-ordinating and maintaining facility in-house services by coordinating cafeteria services including pricing, staffing allotment, coordinating closure of cafeteria and securing money upon closure.
                    • Performs recommended audits to ensure that established food service and quality assurance standards are met.
                    • Monitors the storage of food, supplies and related items.

                      Qualifications
                      Education, Training and Experience:
                      • Graduation from a recognized two-year program in Food Service Supervision
                      • One year's recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
                      • Food Safe Certificate
                      Skills and Abilities:
                      • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
                      • Ability to deal with others effectively
                      • Ability to supervise
                      • Ability to organize work
                      • Ability to operate related equipment
                      • Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position

                            To Apply - Follow the link to the company website for further information

                            Monday, November 22, 2021

                            Survey for LTC Dietitians

                            The Gerontology Nutrition Society has developed a survey to establish a baseline on the current market employment/contract conditions for Registered Dietitians working in Long Term Care in the province of BC.

                            The surveys are anonymous. The result will be shared by presentation early in the new year and via email to individuals who provide an email address for results distribution purposes.

                            Please share this survey link with any RD colleagues you know working in the field to help optimize the data derived from this initiative.

                            If you have any questions about this survey, please feel free to contact Shauna Prouten RD IFNCP at sprouten.sp@gmail.com .

                            https://forms.gle/J2q2aqwWuCdRQHHF8

                            Thanks in advance for your support!

                            Sincerely,

                            Shauna Prouten RD IFNCP

                            Sunday, November 21, 2021

                            Food & Beverage Supervisor - Vancouver

                               

                            JOB SUMMARY
                            Position: Food & Beverage Supervisor
                            Job Location: 1128 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada

                            Work Performed:

                            • Ensure staff is working together as a team to ensure optimum service and that guest needs are met. Inspect grooming and attire of staff, and rectify any deficiencies. 
                            • Complete opening and closing duties including setting up necessary supplies and tools, cleaning all equipment and areas, locking doors, etc. 
                            • Inspect storage areas for organization, use of FIFO, and cleanliness. 
                            • Complete scheduled inventories and stock and requisition necessary supplies. 
                            • Monitor dining rooms for seating availability, service, safety, and well being of guests. 
                            • Complete work orders for maintenance repairs.
                            • Assist management in hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, and motivating and coaching employees; and serve as a role model and first point of contact of the Guarantee of Fair Treatment/Open Door Policy process. 
                            • Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager; and complete safety training and certifications. 
                            • Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional, maintain confidentiality of proprietary information, and protect company assets. 
                            • Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards, anticipate and address guests’ service needs, assist individuals with disabilities, and thank guests with genuine appreciation. 
                            • Speak with others using clear and professional language. 
                            • Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others, support team to reach common goals, and listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees. Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards; and identify, recommend, develop, and implement new ways to increase organizational efficiency, productivity, quality, safety, and/or cost-savings. 
                            • Read and visually verify information in a variety of formats (e.g., small print). Visually inspect tools, equipment, or machines (e.g., to identify defects). 
                            • Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time or for an entire work shift. Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 50 pounds without assistance. 
                            • Grasp, turn, and manipulate objects of varying size and weight, requiring fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. 
                            • Move through narrow, confined, or elevated spaces. 
                            • Move up and down stairs and/or service ramps. 
                            • Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.
                            •  Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.

                            To Apply - Follow the link to the company website for further information.

                            Saturday, November 20, 2021

                            General Manager - Burnaby

                               

                            JOB SUMMARY
                            Position: General Manager
                            Job Location: Compass Group Canada, Burnaby
                            Job Type: Full-time

                            Work Performed:
                            • Manage client relations
                            • Ensure customer satisfaction
                            • Manage staff
                            • Menu planning and merchandising
                            • Ensure compliance with strict quality assurance, health, safety and environmental programs

                              Qualification:
                              • Post-secondary education with at least 5 years of foodservice or related management experience in an equivalent, branded retail food service environment; multi-unit management experience is a must.
                              • Advanced Food Service Training (AFST) plus Level 1 and 2 Health and Safety Certification training (or willing to complete within 90 days of hire).
                              • Strong experience dealing with labour relations issues.
                              • Proven financial management skills, including ability to control product and labour costs on a weekly basis.
                              • Strong catering experience, including demonstrated experience hosting large events.
                              • Experience working with branded concepts i.e. Tim Hortons, Pizza Pizza, etc.
                              • Strong management and organizational skills, capable of motivating, leading and developing associates.
                              • Excellent client relationship and communication skills.
                              • Knowledge of MS Word and Excel
                              • Knowledge of any POS System is an asset

                                    To Apply - Follow the link to the company website for more details. 

                                    Friday, November 19, 2021

                                    Food Services / Unit Manager - Prince George

                                      

                                    JOB SUMMARY
                                    Position: Food Services / Unit Manager
                                    Job Location: Eurest Dining
                                    Salary: $60,000

                                    Work Performed:
                                    • You will be responsible for managing the day to day food operations at the respective facility, as required.
                                    • You will handle all phases of food preparation, menu planning and development, operation planning and expenditures, sales revenue generation, costing and maintaining proper inventory levels.
                                    • You will handle unit employee training, staff scheduling, associate supervising, as well as addressing and resolving employee relation issues.
                                    • The position will ensure the unit has strict compliance of the Compass Quality Assurance and Health and Safety Program, Occupational Health and Safety Act and WHMIS regulations.
                                    • You will ensure Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) standards are followed in the food preparation process.
                                    • The ordering of all products in accordance with Compass Groups buying specifications.
                                    • Maintaining inventory control and reporting as per Compass Group fiscal schedule.
                                    • Maintaining proper company cash controls and policies including daily banking.
                                    • Maintain orderly and complete administrative and personnel files.
                                    • Complete payroll, period summaries and sales reports in a timely and accurate manner.
                                    • Prepare menus for daily service as well as special functions.
                                    • Hands on food preparation for daily service as well as special functions.
                                    • Maintain appropriate budgetary and cost controls.
                                    • Implement and control a good rotation policy for all food and paper products.
                                    • Implement and manage the Quality Assurance program as outlined by the company and the client, including weekly and monthly audits.
                                    • Provide regular operations reports to the District Manager.
                                    • Any other requirements as requested by District Manager.

                                      Qualification:
                                      • Minimum of 3 years related management/supervision experience in a fast paced food service environment
                                      • Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls and presentation
                                      • Proven management skills
                                      • Strong supervisory skills, capable of motivating, leading and developing associates
                                      • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
                                      • Able to work in a fast paced environment and readily acceptable to change work priorities at any time
                                      • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
                                      • Task oriented
                                      • Take initiative to resolve day to day problems

                                            To Apply - Follow the link to the hiring company website for more details. 

                                            Thursday, November 18, 2021

                                            General Manager - Victoria

                                              

                                            JOB SUMMARY
                                            Position: General Manager
                                            Job Location: Compass Group Canada
                                            Salary: $85,000 to $90,000
                                            Job Type: Full-time

                                            Work Performed:
                                            • Manage client relations
                                            • Ensure customer satisfaction
                                            • Manage staff
                                            • Menu planning and merchandising
                                            • Ensure compliance with strict quality assurance, health, safety and environmental programs

                                              Qualification:
                                              • Post-secondary education with at least 5 years of foodservice or related management experience in an equivalent, branded retail food service environment; multi-unit management experience is a must.
                                              • Advanced Food Service Training (AFST) plus Level 1 and 2 Health and Safety Certification training (or willing to complete within 90 days of hire).
                                              • Strong experience dealing with labour relations issues.
                                              • Proven financial management skills, including ability to control product and labour costs on a weekly basis.
                                              • Strong catering experience, including demonstrated experience hosting large events.
                                              • Experience working with branded concepts i.e. Tim Hortons, Pizza Pizza, etc.
                                              • Strong management and organizational skills, capable of motivating, leading and developing associates.
                                              • Excellent client relationship and communication skills.
                                              • Knowledge of MS Word and Excel
                                              • Knowledge of any POS System is an asset

                                                    To Apply - Follow the link to the hiring company website for more details.