Director of Hospitality (Food & Housekeeping Services)

Compass Group North America; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading foodservice and support services company is seeking a Director of Hospitality and Support Services in Calgary, Alberta. The role involves overseeing operations, ensuring resident satisfaction, and managing compliance and quality standards. Ideal candidates have 7+ years in foodservice management, strong leadership skills, and food safety knowledge. Join a dedicated team that promotes healthy living and exceptional dining experiences.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive foodservice management experience.
• Experience with multi-site operations is an asset.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and health standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead opening of Food and Support Services in new facilities.
• Manage client relations and ensure satisfaction.
• Monitor and evaluate meal preparation standards.

Skills

Customer service excellence

Leadership

Food safety knowledge

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Post-secondary education

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job 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 working in a place that brings out the best in you and helps others feel right at home. We provide an environment that balances independence with support. We customize our care, so that it’s right for our residents and their loved ones. A funny thing happens when we encourage our residents to engage and enjoy—we do the same. This is healthy living at its finest. Join us.

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Job Summary

The Director of Hospitality and Support Services is responsible for all aspects of the operation including: staffing, client relations, customer service, resident satisfaction, budgeting, financial management, implementation and ongoing success of resident dining, retail and marketing programs, and catering services. The Director of Hospitality and Support Services must be prepared to work week days and sometimes evenings and weekends.

Now, if you were to come on board as one of our Director of Hospitality and Support Services, we’d ask you to do the following for us:

• Lead the opening of Food and Support Services in a new and dynamic Seniors Living Facility including a state of the art kitchen, resident dining rooms, a full service high-end restaurant and lounge.
• Manage multiple client relations.
• Ensure resident and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with strict quality assurance, health, safety and environmental programs.
• Ensure the nutritional requirements of the residents are met through menu planning, the development of standardized recipes, and production sheets.
• Monitor and evaluate meal preparation and service to ensure established standards are maintained for both quality and quantity of all meals.
• Develop and maintain a strong knowledge of resident preferences and incorporate these preferences into service delivery.
• Hire, orientate, supervise and delegate tasks and evaluate the performance of the food service, maintenance and housekeeping staff.
• Maintain appropriate budgetary and cost controls and provide operational reports to the Regional Director of Operations/District Manager as required.
• Implement and control a Food Safety Plan that incorporates all Quality Assurance measures including but not exclusive to HACCP, WHMIS, and all WSIB/WCB regulations; plus comply with the Company Audit procedures and schedule.
• Maintain inventory control and complete all financial reporting according to the Compass Group fiscal schedule.
• Knowledge of proper cleaning and sanitation procedures for a large scale setting.

Think you have what it takes to be our Director of Hospitality and Support Services? 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 7 years of progressive foodservice management experience in a licensed full‑service environment.
• Experience overseeing multi‑sites, housekeeping and maintenance services is a definite asset.
• Demonstrated excellence in leading a first‑class customer‑centric hospitality environment.
• Great knowledge of local provincial food premises regulations and applicable health and safety legislation.
• Strong leadership skills and proven ability to supervise and secure the co‑operation and engagement of the managed employees.
• Experience in large quantity food preparation, financial planning and food purchasing.
• Demonstrated creative flair for menu planning, preparation and presentation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Able to work and communicate effectively with the residents and guests.
• Effective team player who works collaboratively with others.
• Canadian Society of Nutrition Management membership is an asset.

• Advanced Food Safety Training (AFST) plus Level 1 and 2 Health and Safety Certification training (or willing to complete within 90 days of hire).

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 [e-mail] for further information.