Director of Food & Beverage - Airdrie, Alberta

JOB SUMMARY

Position: Director of Food & Beverage
Company: Woodside Golf Course
Job Location: Airdrie, AB

Job type: Full-time

Job salary: $50,000 - $80,000 a year

WORK PERFORMED

• Leadership: you'll be tasked with recruiting, training and being a mentor to a team of exceptional individuals.
• Enthusiasm: hospitality requires lots of positively expelled outward energy, you need to bring it daily!
• Creativity: our team is very creative, but we always need another problem solver in order to reach higher.
• Collaborative: we work as a team, first and foremost.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Restaurant General Management experience; at least 2 years in a leadership position.
• Golf Course experience would be considered a strong asset.
• High volume restaurant experience would be an asset.
• Banquet and/or Catering experience would also be considered a strong asset.
• Post Secondary Degree in Hospitality, Business or closely related field; not required, but strong asset.
• Strong interpersonal, mentorship and communication skills. Intermediate Computer Skills.
• Previous Experience with Microsoft Office- Knowledge of Staff Scheduling Programs
• Experience with Liquor Ordering Platforms (Connect Logistics and BDL)
• Past Experience with (ClubProphet) POS Software considered an asset.
• Proven capacity for building strong, productive, trusting and happy teams.
• Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission ProServe Liquor Training Certified.
• Team orientated with an empathetic and compassionate personality.
• Has a strong understanding of financial statements and restaurant benchmarks.

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

Assistant Director, Catering - Vancouver

                                                                            

JOB SUMMARY

Position: Assistant Director, Catering
Company: Sodexo Canada
Job Location: Vancouver Convention Centre, Vancouver, BC

Job type: Full-time, Permanent

WORK PERFORMED

• Maximize Sodexo Live!’s catering revenue through creative sales techniques, customer focus and ongoing review of opportunities to implement enhanced processes.
• Assist in leading the Catering team, positively influencing team collaboration within Catering and between other departments and the Facility at all times.
• Provide ongoing coaching, training and recruiting as needed, continuously looking for development opportunities to enhance the team’s knowledge and skills.
• Build and maintain relationships with team members, clients, stakeholders, industry partners and both internal and external suppliers by consistently offering professional and engaging service.
• Find ways to continuously improve the customer and guest experience for all events. Ensure that our superior service standards are maintained, focusing on a consistently high-quality guest experience while achieving operational excellence.
• Provide oversight on events, from preliminary and operational planning by being available to the Catering team, internal client, and our internal Operations departments for support and inquiries on a daily basis.
• Work together with the Facility’s sales team to support new event business by attending food tastings, building tours, FAMS, and supporting contract negotiations.
• Act as an account representative for some of our top annual repeat clients by way of building relationships.
• Drive internal communications by actively participating in various committees and group discussions with our client; building key Facility client relationships.
• Lead relevant Sodexo Live! management and operations meetings, as well as client and Facility meetings as required and in absence of the Director, Catering.
• Attend client meetings to support the catering team in complex events and/or as needed in handling more sensitive events, planning concerns, and decisions.
• Work closely with the Operations teams to ensure information is accurate and timely for all events and efficiently work together and communicate as changes occur.
• Work with the Director, Catering and Executive Chef on new creative ideas for our catering packages and retail services. Assist with monitoring menu packages changes along with updating terms and conditions.
• Collaborate with the Director, Catering to review the booking calendar and to exercise yield management for optimum business results.
• Contribute to the efficient operation of our business by monitoring and reporting best practices such as food and beverage forecast numbers, event attendance, and all other reporting.
• Contribute to goal of making Sodexo Live! #1 in Event Hospitality and the #1 Employer of Choice through personal commitment and leading by example.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in business, hospitality management or a related field, and/or appropriate combination of education and experience to support on the job effectiveness.
• 5-7 years of catering sales experience, with at least 3-5 years in a management role.
• Experience in Food and Beverage operations at a supervisory/management level preferred, ideally in a large-scale operation, such as a busy hotel or convention centre.
• Must possess strong knowledge of food and wine for menu development.
• Must possess strong knowledge of food and beverage financials, including forecasting and budgets, operations procedures, controls and administration, as well as awareness and ability to perform all sales-related functions.
• Solid and proven track record for sales and leadership success.
• Tech savvy, with high proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience in event databases.
• Demonstrated success in interfacing with a variety of organizational functions and divisions to accomplish tasks.
• Proven ability to work effectively with all levels of employees and management; Ability to promote and participate in team environment concepts.
• Self-starter who can work independently and on several tasks/projects simultaneously, and work to numerous deadlines at once.
• Positive and professional attitude, with the ability to model our high standard of service.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Initiative in identifying and resolving problems timely and effectively.
• Have the ability to meet the physical demands of the job including but not limited to transiting long distances throughout our large facility as required.

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

Chef Manager - Victoria

JOB SUMMARY

Position: Chef Manager - Multiple Sites

Company: Compass Group
Job Location: Victoria, BC

Job salary: $60,000 a year

Job type: Full-time

WORK PERFORMED

• Undertake all aspects of food production, cooking and services.
• Take responsibility for daily operations, such as preparation, cooking, presentation.
• Be conscious of food cost and wastage.
• Be responsible for occasional functions/catering events.
• Perform administrative duties that include completion of daily production logs.
• Work alongside valued team members with a common goal of providing the best experience for our residents.
• Assist with training of culinary staff, including on boarding of new team members
• Ensure strict compliance with the Compass Quality Assurance and Health and Safety Program, Occupational Health and Safety Act and WHMIS regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Red Seal Certification or Culinary Degree
• Post-secondary education in culinary or related studies.
• Previous 3+ years of kitchen experience, witch LTC, Hospitality and Upscale Retirement business, including diets and texture modifications.
• Creative ability to apply current trend food items and presentations to operations.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• The ability to work in a close team environment.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment, paying attention to accuracy and detail.
• Willingness to accommodate a flexible work schedule (mornings, evenings and weekends).
• Willingness and ability to travel the entire Vancouver Island region up to 80% of the time.
• Driver's license and Vehicle are required.

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

Director of Sales & Catering - Edmonton, AB

JOB SUMMARY

Position: Director of Sales & Catering
Company: West Edmonton Mall
Job Location: Edmonton, AB
Job type: Full-time, Permanent

WORK PERFORMED

• Responsible for the day to day operations of the Sales Department at Fantasyland Hotel including developing sales plans, selecting and evaluating sales personnel, documenting business contracts and reporting sales performance to management.
• Supervising the Sales Team closely and assist them in achieving the established Sales Department goals and implement on-going training programs to ensure Sales staff is constantly upgrading their skills and assuring that a high standard of customer service is maintained for Fantasyland Hotel.
• Assisting in the development of annual marketing plan and research markets for new business for the Fantasyland Hotel.
• Conducting regular sales meetings to discuss new sales opportunities, review accounts and bookings, development of new promotional programs, implement regular training programs, etc.
• Responsible for ensuring that all proposals, contracts and letters are in accordance to hotel standards while working within budget guidelines and expenditures.
• Working closely with all departments to ensure that proper information is received regarding groups, conventions, events, etc.
• Following up on business calls and preparing written proposals as well as other correspondence as required for current & potential clients.
• Keeping accurate records of current & potential clients and represent Fantasyland Hotel in a pleasant and professional manner.
• Conducting monthly Executive Sales Reports and Monthly forecasting of Sales & Catering to maximize revenue for the Fantasyland Hotel.
• Other responsibilities as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of five (5) to seven (7) years of experience within the Hotel industry in an Executive Sales level position within a 4-star + high volume hotel.
• Completion of post-secondary education in a hospitality management and/or business management diploma.
• A sound grasp of business principals, time-management, organization expectations, and staff management practices with the ability to work in an evolving fast paced environment complemented by the personal capacity to think quickly and respond effectively under pressure.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, a professional demeanor and a high level of confidence in the workplace with previous experience leading a team.
• Strong organizational and computer skills with experience utilizing MS Office programs and payroll and scheduling software.

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

Manager, Food and Nutrition Services - Surrey

JOB SUMMARY

Position: Manager, Food and Nutrition Services
Company: School District #36 (Surrey)
Job Location: Surrey, BC
Job type: Full-time

WORK PERFORMED

• Strong analytical and organizational skills to develop, oversee, maintain, and adapt, as necessary, food service operations in accordance with the Food Safety Act, the Public Health Act, Food Premises Regulation, Fraser Health Food Safety, WorkSafeBC and any other applicable laws or regulations.
• Prepares, monitors, administers and reports monthly on department operations and program budgets continuously adapting operating plans to optimize the use of scarce financial resources in an environment subject to dynamic change and uncertainty.
• Recruits, trains, schedules, manages, and evaluates approximately 40 unionized staff including School Meal Program Aides, Culinary Assistants, Food Service Supervisors, and clerical staff.
• Plans and analyses menus to ensure that provincial nutrition standards are met and, where necessary, adapts menus and services for children with special nutritional needs including food allergies and religious restrictions.
• Determines scope of work, operational standards, food suppliers, implementation plans and ongoing management requirements for contracted services including the SMP caterer and cafeteria operators.
• Specification, selection, maintenance, repair, replacement, and disposal of equipment for all food service operations including domestic and commercial appliances. Liaises with Capital Planning Office and District Facilities Management, as required, to ensure all equipment installations are compliant with municipal building codes and SD36 policies/standards.
• Management of Bullfrog software program providing point-of-safe management for Teaching Kitchens, the SMP daily ordering, and required reporting.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Food and Nutrition, Home Economics, Food Science or Dietetics, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience, as well as at least 5-7 years experience in a unionized work environment.

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

Dietitian, Primary Care - Vancouver

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Position: Dietitian, Primary Care

Company: Vancouver Coastal Health

Job Location: George Pearson Centre, Vancouver, BC

Full/Part Time: Temporary Full-time

Salary: $35.65 - $44.56 per hour

Job Reference: 178700-cma

WORK PERFORMED 

• Provide nutrition care through health promotion, disease prevention, treatment, support and rehabilitation to enable patients/clients to achieve and maintain optimal health outcomes.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with the Primary Care Provider in accordance with the local PCN care delivery model as co-designed by the PCN Partners (local Division of Family Practice, VCH Community of Care and First Nations Partners)
• Care for patients/clients, who are in need of nutrition advice and support related to but not limited to chronic disease, weight management, gastro-intestinal, malnutrition, food allergies, and healthy lifestyle management.
• Assists the patient/client in setting goals and supporting their nutritional and health well-being through the provision of individual and/or group counselling.
• In collaboration with the patient/client and interdisciplinary team, provide continuity of care by liaising with team members, coordinating ongoing care (internal and external), supporting transitions and navigating services.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Current full registration with the College of Dietitians of British Columbia (CDBC).
• Two years’ recent related clinical experience in community nutrition or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Valid B.C. driver’s license and access to a vehicle.

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

Food Service Director - Richmond

JOB SUMMARY

Position: Food Service Director

Company: Compass Group
Job Location: Richmond, BC

Job type: Full-time

WORK PERFORMED

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the unit by delegating work and providing direction to staff, in order to ensure that all tasks are completed to deliver services and production at the expected level
• Coordinate scheduling of unit staff to ensure there is adequate coverage to deliver against expectations
• Manage costs to stay within unit budget
• Resolve requests, complaints, and concerns
• Monitor unit’s compliance with Quality Assurance and Health & Safety policies, and initiate corrective action as required
• Manage, coach, and develop unit staff to achieve unit and team goals
  

QUALIFICATIONS

• College diploma in hospitality or food service or equivalent experience
• 3 years’ relevant experience within food service or hospitality industry
• Past experience with managing, supervising, coaching and developing others
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
• Basic financial and budgeting skills
• Solid written and verbal communication skills
• Proven organizational, time management and leadership skills

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

Registered Dietitian & Support Services Manager - Burnaby, BC

JOB SUMMARY

Position: Registered Dietitian & Support Services Manager

Company: Angel Food & Support Services
Job Location: Burnaby, BC
Job type: Full-time, Permanent

Job salary: $70,000–$72,000 a year

WORK PERFORMED

• Manage and evaluate departmental goals, objectives, policies and procedures to ensure the food services standards, food safety, sanitation and housekeeping standards, environment safety, cleanliness are met.
• Manage assigned budgets by monitoring expenditures and taking actions as required.
• Order, food & housekeeping supplies and resolve discrepancies with suppliers.
• Develop and complete nutritional assessments/care plans, monitor and recommend supplement usage.
• Develop educational resources for staff, residents and families
• Participate in Care Conferences, wound care programs
• Have a Restricted Activities A certification

QUALIFICATIONS

• Member of Canadian Society of Nutrition Management and College of Dietitians of BC mandatory and in good standing.
• Culinary certificate from recognized Institution preferred
• Previous working experience in long term care and assisted living facility
• Food Safe Certificate Level 1 & 2
• WHIMS certificate
• Must obtain a Criminal Record Check clearance performed by BC Ministry of Public Safety & Solicitor General

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

Food Services Supervisor - Airdrie, Alberta

JOB SUMMARY

Position: Food Services Supervisor
Company: Connecting Care
Job Location: Airdrie, AB
Job Type: Full-time

Work Performed:

• You are a patient exceptional leader –team player, motivator, coach, mentor, and professional role model
• Able to coordinate various business activities within the vision, objectives, and guiding philosophy of Connecting Care
• A strong personal commitment to Person Directed Care approaches
• Current familiarity with the Eden Alternative Philosophy and the Domains of Well-Being is preferred
• Strives to attain excellence in Resident, family member and employee care partner satisfaction
• Friendly with a sense of humor and the utmost respect for all persons
• Knowledge of supportive living services, assessment, and care planning
• Maintains ongoing compliance with appropriate local, provincial, and federal regulatory standards
• Demonstrates strength in building partnerships with Residents, family members, employee care partners, volunteers, external care partners and the community at large to ensure the vibrancy of our community
• Flexible, willingness to prioritize and re-adjust routines, open to change for the benefit of the community
• Strong leadership, supervisory, organizational, communication, and time and resource management skills
• Excellent facilitation, problem solving and conflict resolution skills, deal effectively with difficult or crisis situations
• Providing services in a manner that demonstrates the principles of appropriate choice, dignity, privacy, independence, and individuality in accordance with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values
• Engaging in meaningful conversations with Residents and their loved ones (if applicable) to learn more about their life story and encourage them to become involved in the community
• Ensuring that services are provided in accordance with best practices, our Well-Being Strategies, quality improvement guidelines, and regulations/standards
• Provides leadership and ensure commitment of person directed services within the team is achieved
• Manage, coordinate & oversee care partner planning and service time scheduling for the food services area
• Planning and the delegation of service assignments assuring effective scheduling
• Ongoing learning to expand knowledge through attending educational workshops
• Preparation and organization of all meals following the menu cycle ensuring excellent quality and taste
• Providing and monitoring the meals for Residents with modified diets
• Ensuring all Food Service (indoor/outdoor) areas are clean according to required standards and checklists
• Maintaining records required by the Community, required auditors, and funders as required
• Identifies/Reports any health, safety, or maintenance issues
• Promotes and encourages an atmosphere of excellent hospitality service within the community
• Always maintains a high level of professionalism and confidentiality of the community
• Maintain appropriate levels of certification
• Performs other services/tasks/duties related to employee care partner role as assigned

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 Diploma or recognized equivalent is required
• Must be able to read, write and speak fluently in English
• Formal Food Service training (Red Seal from an approved Food Service School) and/or experience as a Sous Chef required
• Supervision/leadership/educator/facilitation/resolution/investigation experience required
• Food Safe Certificate
• First Aid and CPR

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

Catering Services Supervisor - Edmonton, AB

JOB SUMMARY

Position: Catering Services Supervisor

Company: Aramark

Job Location: Edmonton, AB

Job No: # 431921

WORK PERFORMED

• Produce and maintain work schedules and may prepare production records. 
• Direct daily activities. 
• Maintains food production that ensures the safety and quality of food according to policies, procedures, and department requirements. 
• Ensure that food items are stored in a safe, organized, and hazard-free environment. 
• Maintain all serving schedules; ensure that all food items are served per menu specifications in a safe and appropriate manner according to departmental policies and procedures. 
• Maintain a sanitary department following health and safety codes and regulations. 
• Maintain accurate inventory on a weekly basis according to departmental policies and procedures. 
• May prepare orders as needed per vendor to ensure accurate production for location. 
• Must be knowledgeable in operating an efficient cost effective program. 
• Supervise and evaluate employees; counsel; promote employee growth, efficiency, morale, and teamwork. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must read, write, and understand verbal instructions 
• Must complete a sanitation course either before or during the first year as a lead 
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic 
• Maintain emotional control under stress 
• Ability to resolve interpersonal situations 
• Strong organizational skills 
• Minimum Education/Certification  - High School Diploma/GED

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