Assistant Residence Dining Manager - University of Toronto - Scarborough

Aramark; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service provider is seeking an Assistant Residence Dining Manager for the University of Toronto's Scarborough campus. The role requires supervising dining operations, managing staff, and ensuring the highest food safety standards. Ideal candidates will have supervisory experience in food service, a passion for the industry, and strong leadership skills. This position includes evening shifts and weekends, offering comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Defined Contribution Pension Plan

Three weeks paid vacation

Employee Recognition Program

Scholarship Program for dependents

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-3 years of supervisory experience in food service.
• Able to work evening shifts and weekends.
• Experience in scheduling and hiring.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day food service operations.
• Manage food production planning and staff scheduling.
• Resolve customer complaints and assist with staff issues.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Interpersonal skills

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Advanced Food Service Training

Allergen training

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

Title: Assistant Residence Dining Manager - University of Toronto - Scarborough

Requisition #: 613895

Location: Scarborough, ON, CA, M1C 1A4

Career Area: Professional & Management

Job Description

Aramark is a world leader in the provision of award‑winning food services and has an immediate opening for an Assistant Residence Dining Manager. We are looking for a candidate with a strong passion for the industry, as well as the know‑how to build, direct, and manage a team. Successful applicants will be skilled in organization, professionalism, and giving direction. If you feel able to contribute to the improvement and development of an ever‑changing industry, this is the job for you.

This is an evening work schedule that includes every weekend providing for 2 days off during the week.

Reporting to the Residence Dining Manager and working in conjunction with the Executive Chef daily, the Assistant Residence Dining Manager will assist with daily Food Service operations in the residence dining hall at University of Toronto, Scarborough. This will include supervision of staff, and helping to plan, organize and direct all aspects of the Food Service operations on a day‑to‑day basis.

Job Responsibilities

• Supervise the day‑to‑day operations of the food services, including delegating tasks, motivating, and coaching employees as required.
• Meet daily with the Manager and Chef to discuss operational and staffing concerns.
• Assist with flow of day‑to‑day operations on the floor.
• Manage and direct food production planning, waste management, record keeping, follow up, and modification based on business volumes.
• Ensure food safety standards and HACCP always enforced.
• Proactively manage food and labor cost controls.
• Assist with the recruitment, training, and orientation of staff.
• Responsible for assisting in staff scheduling and filling shifts as needed.
• Assist in dealing with staff related issues such as vacation requests, progressive discipline, and other operational concerns as they arise.
• Responsible for supervising cash handling procedures, which include balancing cash register, verifying deposit and random cashier audits.
• Responsible for completing all safety documentation.
• Resolve customer complaints as they arise, escalating to the Manager as necessary.
• Fill in for the Residence Dining Manager when required.
• Ensure adherence to all of ARAMARK’s Policies and Procedures.
• Ensure adherence to ARAMARK’s Health and Safety Policy.
• Other duties as assigned by management from time to time.

Qualifications

• Able to work all evening shifts and every weekend evening.
• A minimum of 1‑3 years supervisory experience in a food service environment.
• Self‑directed with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Previous culinary or production planning experience an asset.
• Strong organizational and team building skills.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach and motivate team members.
• Knowledge of Microsoft, Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Extensive knowledge of food handling and sanitation standards.
• Advanced Food Service Training is required or provided.
• Allergen training required or provided.
• Experience with scheduling and hiring.
• Proven ability to multitask and work under pressure in a fast‑paced environment.

What We Offer

• Extended benefits including health, dental and vision from the first day of employment.
• Aramark Canada’s Defined Contribution Pension Plan from the first day of employment.
• Three (3) week’s annual paid vacation + 3 personal days.
• Employee Recognition Program including Service Awards.
• Diverse and inclusive workforce.
• Aramark Scholarship Program for dependents of full‑time employees.

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About Aramark

At Aramark, we empower our people to create moments that matter through exceptional hospitality experiences. We serve more than a dozen industries with pride and passion, building community, connection and careers all across the world. You'll be surrounded by some of the most innovative minds in the industry and powered by our shared mission to pursue what matters. Here, you'll have the opportunity to do great things for our people, our planet, our partners and our communities. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions and enable your growth. Supported by committed leadership, you'll be empowered to try new things and find solutions to tough problems. No matter what you’re pursuing — a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work — our focus is to help you reach your full potential and pursue what matters.

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