Food Service Director

4 weeks ago


Sydney, Canada Compass Canada Full time

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

Imagine creating a place where tomorrow's leaders, big thinkers, and dreamers gather. Join us and know that you make it possible for others to learn, grow, and discover. Because of what we do, students and faculty share so much more than a meal. And that's why this is so much more than a job.

Why work with Chartwells? We are a member of Compass Group Canada, the leading foodservice and support services company. We cater to Generation Z on college campuses and upcoming K-12 generations. We offer dining programs and solutions that fit the unique needs of today's students. Join our commitment to providing responsible, healthy-eating solutions.

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Job Summary

Location: Cape Breton University, Nova Scotia

The Food Service Director is responsible to manage day-to-day operations for three units within Cape Breton University, including a Tim Hortons, catering and student dining.

Now, if you were to come on board as a Food Service Director, we'd ask you to do the following for us:

  • Manage the day-to-day operations of the unit by delegating work and providing direction to 35 employees in order to ensure that all tasks are completed to deliver services and production at the expected level
  • Coordinate scheduling of unit staff to ensure there is adequate coverage to deliver against expectations
  • Manage costs to stay within unit budget
  • Resolve requests, complaints, and concerns
  • Monitor unit's compliance with Quality Assurance and Health & Safety policies, and initiate corrective action as required
  • Manage, coach, and develop unit staff to achieve unit and team goals

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'll be successful in the role.

  • College diploma in hospitality or food service or equivalent experience
  • 3 years' relevant experience within food service or hospitality industry
  • Past experience with managing, supervising, coaching and developing others
  • Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
  • Basic financial and budgeting skills
  • Solid written and verbal communication skills
  • Proven organizational, time management and leadership skills

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 PeopleHub@compass-canada.com for further information.


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