Operations Manager Woodstock

Compass Group Careers; Woodstock; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group Canada is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee food service units in the Woodstock area. The role involves operational audits, financial management, and team leadership to ensure quality service delivery. Candidates should have a strong background in food service management, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to maintaining high standards.

Benefits

Full benefits offered

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of related food service management experience.
• Food Safe certification required.
• Proven financial management skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct operation audits of regional units.
• Ensure adherence to food safety and sanitation standards.
• Recruit and develop management associates.

Skills

Six Sigma

Lean

Management Experience

Process Improvement

Microsoft Outlook

Analysis Skills

Warehouse Management System

Operations Management

Kaizen

Leadership Experience

Supervising Experience

Retail Management

Education

Postsecondary education

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, military installations, and more. We're present in all major cities, 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 K12 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.

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Job Summary

Location : Various schools in the Woodstock area

Schedule : Monday to Friday

Full benefits offered

As an Operations Manager, you will be responsible for providing overall planning, direction, and control to assigned food service units. You will achieve operational and financial goals, provide guidance and motivation to subordinate unit managers, and ensure effective customer/client rapport is maintained.

Now, if you were to come on board as one of our Operations Managers, we'd ask you to do the following:

• Conduct operation audits of regional units and design improvements to optimize financial performance and operational productivity.
• Audit units to ensure conformance with company, government, and accrediting agency standards, regulations, and codes regarding food storage, preparation, sanitation, and record keeping.
• Ensure adherence to company-sponsored retailing and purchasing programs.
• Observe typical meal service when visiting units; evaluate food for taste, temperature, appearance, and portion size; investigate complaints regarding unit operation and satisfaction solutions.
• Develop realistic and accurate district forecasts; monitor the development of unit forecasts; ensure each unit's financial performance meets company and client forecasts.
• Ensure consistent and equitable administration of human resources policies, procedures, and guidelines to facilitate effective employee relations and support the employer brand; audit performance appraisals and employee files; monitor diversity action plans.
• Recruit for management positions; identify district training requirements; develop and coach management associates to meet staffing and succession planning needs, and ensure optimal utilization of district associates.
• Provide direction and support to Food Service Managers for catering and restaurant sales from multiple channels to maximize client and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure a great culinary-focused offering in the units.

Think you have what it takes to be our next Operations Manager? We're committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here's how you'll be successful:

• Postsecondary education plus at least 3 years of related food service management experience in a business/corporate dining setting and retail environment.
• Food Safe certification.
• Proven financial management skills, including the ability to control product and labor costs.
• Strong motivator, mentor, and leader.
• Very detail-oriented individual and a strong team player.
• Superior client relationship skills.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office.

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, color, citizenship, religion, sex, marital/family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability, or persons who may require accommodations to apply.

For accommodation requests during the hiring process, please contact us for further information.

Required Experience : Manager

Key Skills

Six Sigma, Lean, Management Experience, Process Improvement, Microsoft Outlook, Analysis Skills, Warehouse Management System, Operations Management, Kaizen, Leadership Experience, Supervising Experience, Retail Management

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : 3+ years

Vacancy : 1

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