JOB SUMMARY
Position: Manager, Food & Beverage
Company: Pacific National Exhibition
Job Location: Playland -
Full/Part Time: Full-time
Company: Pacific National Exhibition
Job Location: Playland -
Full/Part Time: Full-time
WORK PERFORMED
- Plan and manage the provision of food and beverage activities for the PNE to ensure availability of appropriate, high quality and cost-effective food services, throughout the PNE, including the annual Fair.
- Develop, implement, and maintain policies, controls and guidelines to facilitate the day-to-day administration of food and beverage programs and ensures adherence to applicable government and licensing regulations.
- Evaluate effectiveness of food and beverage programs and develop and implement changes or modifications as appropriate to improve efficiency, quality of service and to maximize revenues.
- Liaise with event sponsors and other clients or prospective clients to plan and cost food and beverage requirements; develop menus for special events and determine prices; resolve food and beverage-related problems during events.
- Prepare product specifications to go to tender, meets with suppliers to discuss requirements, negotiates prices and delivery schedules, and resolves problems.
- Participate in strategic planning with respect to food and beverage for year round operations and the Annual Fair; determine prices, monitor and evaluate standards and take corrective action as required; award and manage the fair-time commissary contract.
- Participate in preparation of revenue projections and develop and recommend budgets and forecast of resources required to achieve objectives; approve and monitor expenditures within approved budget.
- Liaise with external organizations and regulatory agencies on matters of mutual interest to facilitate effective implementation of the food and beverage function, including with the Vancouver City Council and Liquor Licensing Board and the Vancouver Health Board.
- Oversee and schedule a number of food & beverage staff (i.e. Clerical, Stock, Vendors); ensuring that employees are adhering to internal and external policies and regulations including food handling.
- Perform other related duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Degree/Diploma in Hospitality, Business Administration or in Hotel/Food and Beverage; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience within the Food & Beverage Industry; with a minimum of 3 years’ experience within a Management role, preferably experienced with inventory control for event operations in a reputable, high volume venue setting.
- Advanced knowledge of food & beverage/food outlet operations, and all applicable quality, hygiene and liquor licensing legislation, regulations and standards.
- Outstanding written, oral communication and presentation skills; ability to speak, read, write and understand English for the purpose of written and oral instructions.
- Sufficient financial and tech savvy skills to perform billing and reconciliation duties.
- Strong administrative capabilities including strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, and electronic and hard copy file management.
- Possess excellent attention to detail and strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to identify and develop accounts and have a sound understanding of the food inventory, delivery and control process.
- Ability to interact positively with public and present a pleasant positive customer friendly image and remain calm under pressure while effectively managing various situations.
- Ability to spot potentially problematic situations and address them before they escalate.
- Possess excellent leadership and people management skills to effectively motivate team members and address performance concerns with staff.
- Willingness and ability to work on an event-based work schedule which will require extended hours and workweeks (weekends and late nights).
- Successful Candidates must undergo a Criminal Record Check.
