Food Service Director

The salary range for this position is $65,000 – $75,000. Final compensation will be determined based on relevant skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. In addition to base salary, eligible employees may be entitled to other elements of total compensation, which may include group benefits, employer RRSP contributions, and discretionary bonus or incentive programs, where applicable to the role. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and comply with all applicable pay transparency legislation. Further details regarding our total rewards program will be shared by the Talent Acquisition team during the hiring process. Canadian work experience is not a requirement for this role. Please note that artificial intelligence–based tools may be used at certain stages of the recruitment and applicant screening process.

This is a posting for an existing job vacancy.

Now, If You Were To Come On Board As Our Food Service Director We’d Ask You To Do The Following For Us

• Ensure excellent client relationships and guest experience with the service and menu options.
• Main point of contact for all clients, guests and Compass upper management
• Recruit, train and lead team of associates to deliver on service commitments and drive a positive guest/client experience
• Lead all phases of food preparation, menu planning and development whilst factoring allergen programs, including expenditures, budgeting, costing and maintaining proper inventory levels.
• Ability to coach and develop associates to achieve career aspirations and goals
• Lead all phases of operation planning including maintenance of proper inventory levels as well as management of physical space
• Responsible for vendor Management – leveraging Compass approved vendors and maintaining strong vendor relations
• Solution focused problem solver who is committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive
• Strong understanding of catering/event management best practices including but not limited to coordination and execution of events, AV management, management of menus and ordering, etc.
• Strong business acumen with the proven ability to drive financial success of a unit
• Managing and enforcing in-unit programs related to Health & Safety, and People.
• Managing reporting for budgets, annual targets, and ability to strategically identify trends/areas to improve revenue.

Role

Think you have what it takes to be our Food Service Director? We’re committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here’s how we’ll know you are the best fit:

• At least two years of related food service management experience
• ProServe, Food Safe or Basic First Aid training is required
• The ability to control food and labour costs.
• Creatively apply trendy food items and presentation to food service operations.
• A strong motivator, mentor and leader with management skills.
• A detail-oriented individual and a strong team player.
• Outstanding client and guest relationship skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS suite including but not limited to (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)
• Culinary skills would be an asset.

What’s in it for you?

• Join an award-winning culture. We have been recognized for being a Great Place to Work, in addition to being selected as a FORTUNE Global 500 Company, Best Workplaces Retail & Hospitality, and FORTUNE World’s Most Admired Companies.
• The opportunities with us are endless. As the world’s largest food and support services company, we offer an extensive range of learning and career opportunities for all our associates.
• Health & Safety. The health and safety of our associates, clients and guests has always been our top priority. We have the right processes in place to ensure our teams have the support they need to stay safe, while helping to keep our guests safe.
• Health Benefits. For our eligible associates, we offer comprehensive health, vision, and dental care coverage.
• A Focus on Mental Health and Wellness. Our Mental Health and Well-Being initiative was created to share credible resources with our associates and the communities we serve on a variety of topics, including mental, physical, spiritual, and financial wellbeing. We also have an Employment Assistance Program which provides our associates with access to 24/7 support, resources, and information.
• We are as diverse as our guests. We believe diverse and inclusive environments support innovation and collaboration, and benefit our associates, clients, and customers. We are committed to Listen, Learn, and Act and our Diversity Inclusion Action Councils (DIAC) are associate led groups that seek to foster inclusion through cultural awareness, engagement and appreciation of diversity. We are Stronger, Together!

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 ukg.recruitment@compass-canada.com for further information.