Event Manager

 
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Why work with Eurest Dining? We are a member of Compass Group Canada, the leading food and support Services Company. We provide diverse, innovative dining services to corporate headquarter locations, law firms, manufacturing facilities, distribution centres and call centres. Join our commitment to providing exceptional food service to the best of business and industry.
Job Summary
The Event Manager is responsible for all aspects of the operation including: staffing, client relations, customer service, resident satisfaction, budgeting, financial management, implementation and ongoing success of resident dining, retail and marketing programs, and catering services. The Event Manager must be prepared to work week days and sometimes evenings and weekends.
Now, if you were to come on board as one of our Event Manager, we’d ask you to do the following for us:
-Manage multiple client relations.
-Ensure resident and customer satisfaction.
-Ensure compliance with strict quality assurance, health, safety and environmental programs.
-Ensure the nutritional requirements of the residents are met through menu planning, the development of standardized recipes, and production sheets.
-Monitor and evaluate meal preparation and service to ensure established standards are maintained for both quality and quantity of all meals.
-Develop and maintain a strong knowledge of resident preferences and incorporate these preferences into service delivery.
-Hire, orientate, supervise and delegate tasks and evaluate the performance of the food service, maintenance and housekeeping staff.
-Maintain appropriate budgetary and cost controls and provide operational reports to the Regional Director of Operations/District Manager as required.
-Implement and control a Food Safety Plan that incorporates all Quality Assurance measures including but not exclusive to HACCP, WHMIS, and all WSIB/WCB regulations; plus comply with the Company Audit procedures and schedule.
-Maintain inventory control and complete all financial reporting according to the Compass Group fiscal schedule.
-Knowledge of proper cleaning and sanitation procedures for a large scale setting.
Think you have what it takes to be our Event Manager? We’re committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here’s how we’ll know you’ll be successful in the role.
-Post-secondary education with at least 4 years of progressive foodservice management experience in a licensed full-service environment.
-Experience overseeing multi-sites, housekeeping and maintenance services is a definite asset.
-Demonstrated excellence in leading a first class customer-centric hospitality environment.
-Great knowledge of local provincial food premises regulations and applicable health and safety legislation.
-Strong leadership skills and proven ability to supervise and secure the co-operation and engagement of the managed employees.
-Experience in large quantity food preparation, financial planning and food purchasing.
-Demonstrated creative flair for menu planning, preparation and presentation.
-Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
-Proficiency with MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
-Able to work and communicate effectively with the residents and guests.
-Effective team player who works collaboratively with others.
-Canadian Society of Nutrition Management membership is an asset.
-Advanced Food Safety Training (AFST) plus Level 1 and 2 Health and Safety Certification training (or willing to complete within 90 days of hire).
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, .
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