Food and Beverage Unit Manager

City of Medicine Ha; Medicine Hat; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the City of Medicine Hat as a Food and Beverage Manager. In this permanent, full-time role, you will lead a dynamic team, ensuring exceptional guest experiences across various food and beverage operations. Your leadership will drive quality service, financial sustainability, and compliance with health regulations. Enjoy a competitive salary starting at $80,126, along with benefits and opportunities for professional growth in a vibrant community.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Relocation assistance

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years supervisory experience in food service operations.
• Proven ability to manage multiple outlets in a public venue.

Responsibilities

• Lead food and beverage operations ensuring top-tier guest experiences.
• Develop and manage budgets focusing on financial sustainability.
• Recruit, train, and evaluate food and beverage staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Financial Acumen

Education

Diploma in Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

POS Systems

ERP Software

Job description

Join the City of Medicine Hat as a Food and Beverage Manager

Permanent, Full Time, On Site

Bring your passion for food, people, and experiences to life in a leadership role that makes a difference!

At the City of Medicine Hat, we believe that exceptional guest experiences begin with outstanding food and beverage service. Whether it's a packed arena, a catered event, or a casual snack at concessions, our commitment to quality and service excellence drives everything we do. We're looking for an experienced Food and Beverage Unit Manager to lead our dynamic team across concessions, bar service, premium seating, catering, and kitchen operations. If you're a hospitality leader who thrives on creating memorable moments through food and guest service, this is your chance to take your career to the next level.

Your key responsibilities

• Lead and manage all food and beverage operations across concessions, bars, premium seating areas, catering, and kitchen support to ensure top-tier guest experiences.
• Develop, execute, monitor, and report on annual operating and capital budgets, with a focus on financial sustainability and performance.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate food and beverage staff; manage scheduling, performance reviews, and day-to-day team leadership.
• Collaborate with internal and external event coordinators to meet food and beverage needs, including event setup and catering.
• Research industry trends, menu innovations, and product offerings to ensure fresh and appealing options for guests.
• Oversee quality assurance, sanitation practices, food safety compliance, and proper maintenance of equipment.
• Maintain supplier and sponsor relationships and ensure inventory and procurement needs are met.
• Monitor and report on key metrics such as food sales, labour costs, and guest traffic to support strategic planning and budgeting.
• Ensure full compliance with public health, occupational health and safety, and environmental regulations and policies.

What you bring

• A passion for hospitality and guest service, with a strong focus on quality, innovation, and operational excellence.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to motivate, mentor, and manage teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to plan, prioritize, and oversee multiple food and beverage outlets and services.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a proactive and professional approach to guest and client concerns.
• Financial acumen with the ability to manage budgets, forecast revenues, and implement cost control strategies.
• A commitment to safety, service excellence, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Business Administration, Food Service Management, or a related field (2-year minimum) from a recognized post-secondary institution.
• A minimum of five (5) years of progressive supervisory experience in food service operations, including managing multiple outlets within a large public venue.
• Proficiency in food service POS systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and enterprise resource planning (ERP) software is considered an asset.
• A combination of education and experience may be considered for the right candidate.

Why join us?

• Make a difference: Contribute to the growth and development of our employees, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional advancement.
• Collaborative environment: Work alongside passionate professionals dedicated to achieving excellence and driving positive change within the organization.
• Career growth opportunities: Access to ongoing training, development programs and advancement opportunities to support your professional growth and career aspirations.
• Competitive benefits package: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including competitive base salary, health, dental, retirement plans and more.
• Competitive rate of pay: Starting at $80,126.00
• Relocation assistance available: Medicine Hat is a community-minded city with an entrepreneurial spirit and a vibrant industrial history. Medicine Hat is Canada's sunniest city; spring starts early, and summer stretches out a little further, with an average of 330 days of sunshine per year. With a diverse range of cultural experiences, beautiful parks, and a sunny four-season climate, Medicine Hat is a place where you can truly feel at home. Explore the unique opportunities that make our city a great place to live, work, learn and play. Opportunity Awaits - Move to Medicine Hat

This position has been identified as Safety Sensitive and requires the completion of a satisfactory pre-employment drug screen.

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