Title: Director of Catering and Retail
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!
Why work with Levy Canada? Operating in over 200 locations across North America, Levy leverages unbridled creativity, custom strategies, impeccable service, and true love for great food to create unforgettable experiences at arenas, convention centres, entertainment venues and more.
From suites and concessions, to high-profile events, we are passionate about delivering the most memorable food and beverage experiences for our partners and guests.
Job Summary
Now, if you were to come on board as our Director of Catering & Retail, we'd ask you to do the following for us:
- Develop and manage Food and Beverage operations for the Catering & Retail at the REAL District.
- Hold team accountable to steps of service to deliver great guest service
- Ensure team members have the tools necessary to complete their jobs
- Ensure show quality standards are always maintained
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and guests, regularly obtaining feedback to improve operations
- Support and communicate company initiatives
- Ensure the execution of all menus, promotions and programs as outlined by the Director of Operations in accordance with Compass standards
- Ensure that all security, safety, and sanitation standards are achieved
- Achieve daily sales and assigned cost and budget goals
- Provide operational planning to ensure adequate products and equipment are ordered for anticipated business levels
- Practice proper product control and handling of all inventory and equipment
- Follow and enforce responsible alcohol service policies
- Forecast and adequately schedule team members to meet operational needs and desired targets
- Interview, hire, train and develop team members according to Compass guidelines
Think you have what it takes to be our Director of Catering & Retail? We're committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here's how we'll know you are the best fit:
- At least five or more years of related hospitality catering management experience in a multi-unit food service environment.
- Strong management skills, capable of motivating, leading and developing associates
- Excellent client relationship-building and communication skills
- Ability to control food and labour costs
- Detail-oriented and a strong team player
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
- Proven Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook) and comfortable with utilizing multiple supporting programs
- Must have ability to support managing larger groups in the main Retail Food operation
- AFST (Advanced Food Safety Training)
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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