food services manager

Government of Canada - Western; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Lethbridge seeks an experienced restaurant manager to oversee operations, manage staff, and ensure budget compliance. The role requires strong leadership skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure. The ideal candidate has a certificate or diploma in a relevant field and 1-2 years of experience in a similar role. This position is on-site with no remote work options.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of relevant experience in restaurant management.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask.

Responsibilities

• Develop budget for food and supplies.
• Evaluate daily operations.
• Supervise and train staff.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Electronic cash register

MS Excel

MS Office

MS Outlook

MS PowerPoint

MS Word

Point of sale system

Education

College, CEGEP, or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
• or equivalent experience

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

• Develop budget to determine cost of food, ingredients, alcohol, kitchen and cleaning supplies
• Evaluate daily operations
• Modify food preparation methods and menu prices according to the restaurant budget
• Monitor revenues to determine labour cost
• Monitor staff performance
• Plan and organize daily operations
• Recruit staff
• Set staff work schedules
• Supervise staff
• Train staff
• Determine type of services to be offered and implement operational procedures
• Balance cash and complete balance sheets, cash reports and related forms
• Conduct performance reviews
• Cost products and services
• Organize and maintain inventory
• Ensure health and safety regulations are followed
• Negotiate arrangements with suppliers for food and other supplies
• Participate in marketing plans and implementation
• Leading/instructing individuals
• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Provide customer service

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Experience and specialization

• Electronic cash register
• MS Excel
• MS Office
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word
• Point of sale system

Additional information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Ability to multitask