Operations Manager

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

Job summary

A global foodservice company is seeking an Operations Manager in Dorval, Quebec. This role involves overseeing food service units to achieve operational and financial goals, conducting audits, and ensuring high standards of service. The ideal candidate will have a post-secondary education and at least five years of experience in food service management, with strong leadership and communication skills. Competitive salary and opportunities for growth are offered.

Qualifications

• At least five years of food service management experience in a business/corporate dining setting and retail environment.
• Food safe certification is required.
• Ability to control product and labor costs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct operation audits of regional units and design improvements.
• Ensure adherence to food safety and company standards.
• Recruit for management positions and coach associates.

Skills

Financial management skills

Leadership

Client relationship skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Team player

Education

Post-secondary education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

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!

Why work with Restaurant Associates?

Imagine joining a team that’s at the top of their game. Come to work at Restaurant Associates and learn from the pros how to serve thousands of visitors in some of the world’s best venues. Because of what we do, more than 30,000 guests enjoy an unforgettable experience every day. Learn. Grow. Serve. It’s a winning combination. Join us.

Job Summary

As a 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. You will provide guidance and motivation to subordinate unit managers, as well as 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 for us:

• Conduct operation audits of regional units and design improvements to optimize financial performance and operational productivity.
• Audit units to ensure conformance with the 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 effect satisfaction solutions.
• Develop realistic and accurate district forecasts; monitor development of realistic and accurate unit forecasts; ensure that each unit's financial performance meets the Company and client forecasts.
• Ensure consistent and equitable administration of human resources policies, procedures, and guidelines to facilitate effective employee relations and support the preferred employer focus; audit performance appraisals and associates 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, as well as to ensure optimum utilization of district associates.
• Provide direction and support to Food Service Managers, for catering and restaurant sales from multiple avenues, to maximize client and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure a great culinary focused offer in the units.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education plus at least five years of related food service management experience in a business/corporate dining setting and retail environment.
• Food safe certified.
• Proven financial management skills including ability to control product and labour 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).
• Can accommodate a flexible work schedule
• 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, 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.