Food Service Director

Overview:
About Aramark

Aramark (NYSE: ARMK) proudly serves Fortune 500 companies, world champion sports teams, state-of-the-art healthcare providers, the world’s leading educational institutions, iconic destinations and cultural attractions, and numerous municipalities in 19 countries around the world. Our 270,000 team members deliver experiences that enrich and nourish millions of lives every day through innovative services in food, facilities management and uniforms. We operate our business with social responsibility, focusing on initiatives that support our diverse workforce, advance consumer health and wellness, protect our environment, and strengthen our communities. Aramark is recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by FORTUNE, as well as an employer of choice by the Human Rights Campaign and DiversityInc. Learn more at www.aramark.ca

Description:
Aramark Canada is hiring for a Foodservice Hospitality Director to be on-site with one of our newest Business Dining clients.

If you are a leader interested in creating great food experiences, who has passion for everything culinary and takes initiative to establish an engaging culture and be a true partner; this is the job for you!

Reporting to the General Manager, the Food Service Director will be accountable for the delivery of the highest levels of customer and food service across the location. Ensuring that the account meets and exceeds its sales targets by delivering innovative food offerings, promotional activity and great customer service. The food service director will meet annual budget requirements through a high level of execution of company delivered programs and personal accountability. With a focus on team development, safety and client relations, the food service director will be a leader with a hand on approach to doing business.

Responsibilities

Deliver excellence in food service and customer service

Develop innovative menus and marketing strategically for the location

Deliver company driven initiatives in service, food and safety at a high level

Develop and build catering business

Coordinate and supervise personnel regarding production, merchandising, quality and cost control, labour, scheduling, staffing and training

Train and develop team for out standing customer service

Identify and develop talent within the team

Ensure that standards for sanitation and food safety are met

Prepare business plans, budgets and forecasts

Monitor financial operating results in order to achieve company and client objectives

Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting for all business sectors

Maintain records to comply with Aramark, and government standards

Ensure compliance with Marketing and Human Resources Programs

Ensure adherence to Aramark’s policies and procedures

Ensure adherence to Aramark’s Health and Safety Programs

Qualifications:
University Degree or College Diploma in Hospitality management or related field

5 years progressive management experience in a similar sized operation

Strong leadership and organizational skills

Strong analytical, project planning, and financial management skills

Ability to communicate effectively with clients, customers, colleagues and staff

Ability to plan, organize and direct the work of others

Demonstrated ability to multi task and be organized

Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available upon request.

Background checks / VSS Included (English)

The finalist candidate for this position will need to complete and successfully pass a Criminal Background Check and a Vulnerable Sector Screening (if the operations we service require this). If hired for this position, your continued employment with us would be conditional upon Aramark being satisfied that you have successfully cleared both these conditions.