Director, Project

3 weeks ago

Halifax NS, Canada Oliver & Bonacini Full time

Freehand Hospitality's diverse portfolio of restaurants and bars showcase a wide array of cooking styles-from upscale Maritime dining to casual Latin fare to French bistro favourites. Merging together globally inspired techniques with treasured Atlantic Canadian ingredients, along with warm and genuine hospitality, our mission is to deliver unique and memorable experiences to our guests. The Director of Restaurant Operations works with their teams to ensure Freehand Hospitality values, policies, procedures and standards are being followed and adhered to at multiple locations. Responsibilities include planning, evaluation and monitoring of operations and financial areas within multiple units to maximize sales and profitability.


Plan, evaluate and monitor operations and financial areas within multiple facilities to maximize sales and profitability through the efficient execution of Company programs and the maintenance of Company standards;
Monitors the expenses of the restaurants to ensure that effective cost-containment practices are in place. Understand, effectively follow and enforce all Freehand Hospitality values, policies and procedures;
Initiate and oversees roll out of new corporate initiatives, operational decisions and programs to business units.
Identify inefficiencies, gaps and obstacles at restaurant level and collaborate with directors and members of the executive leadership team to address challenges and achieve operational excellence.
Reviews analysis of guest feedback and guides restaurant leadership in completing vision workbooks and corresponding goal sheets.
Conduct regular meetings with Restaurant Managers to provide feedback, set goals and evaluate performance;
Assist with recruitment and staff planning and facilitates flow of talent across multi units;
Develop a management pipeline, work on career progression and learning for new and existing managers
Initiates and oversees the development and execution of formal and informal recognition of management and staff
Share Best Practices across restaurants to increase performance levels and guest satisfaction.
Bachelor's degree in Hospitality and/ or Business, considered an asset
Proven track record in building high performance teams, leading cross-functionally, developing and retaining employees, and driving organizational goals
Demonstrated project management and experience
Strong interpersonal communication and creative problem solving skills required
We thank all applicants for their interest in Freehand Hospitality; Freehand Hospitality's Diversity Commitment


At Freehand Hospitality, we are committed to treating every employee with dignity and respect.

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