Date Posted:  Feb 21, 2025

Title:  General Manager (Food Services)


Description: 

 

You might not know our name, but you know where we are. That’s because Compass Group Canada is part of a global foodservice and support services company that’s the 6th largest employer in the world, with 625,000 employees.

 

You’ll find us in schools, colleges, hospitals, office buildings, senior living communities, tourist attractions, sports venues, remote camps and military installations and more. We’re in all major cities, at remote work sites and everywhere in between – doing business in Canada and 50+ other countries where you can learn and grow. Join us now and point your career forward!

 

Imagine creating a place where tomorrow’s leaders, big thinkers, and dreamers gather. Join us and know that you make it possible for others to learn, grow, and discover. Because of what we do, students and faculty share so much more than a meal. And that’s why this is so much more than a job.

 

Why work with Chartwells? We are a member of Compass Group Canada, the leading foodservice and support services company. We cater to Generation Z on college campuses and upcoming K-12 generations. We offer dining programs and solutions that fit the unique needs of today’s students. Join our commitment to providing responsible, healthy-eating solutions.

Click here to view our Team Member video!

 

Address: Burnaby, BC

 

Salary range: $85,000 to $90,000

 

Disclaimer: The base salary range represents Compass Group Canada’s pay grade range for this position in the primary work location. Actual hiring salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to work experience, and geographic market data for the role. The pay range listed above is not reflective of Compass Group Canada’s total compensation for employees.

Job Summary

The General Manager is responsible for all aspects of the operation including: budgeting, financial management and weekly analysis, implementation and ongoing success of retail and marketing programs and catering services. The General Manager must be prepared to work week days and sometimes evenings and weekends

 

We are thrilled to offer an exciting Tuition Waiver Program exclusively for our associates and their families. This incredible benefit covers eligible family members, including spouses and dependents under 25 years of age, and applies to both undergraduate and graduate programs. Invest in your future with us and give your loved ones the gift of education!

Now, if you were to come on board as one of our General Managers, we’d ask you to do the following for us:

 

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

 

Think you have what it takes to be one of our General Managers? We’re committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here’s how we’ll know you’ll be successful in the role

 

  • Post-secondary education with at least 5 years of foodservice or related management experience in an equivalent.
  • 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.
  • 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

Compass Group Canada is committed to nurturing a diverse workforce representative of the communities within which we operate. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply.

 

For accommodation requests during the hiring process, please contact PeopleHub@compass-canada.com for further information.


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