Back of House Manager

3 months ago


London, Canada Western Fair District Full time

**Job description**

**WESTERN FAIR DISTRICT**

JOB DESCRIPTION- **Sports Centre Kitchen Manager
- Food and Beverage**

Department: Agri-Food, Food and Beverage

Position Type: Salaried Full Time

**About food and beverage at the Western fair District**:
The Western Fair District is evolving its Food & Beverage program in a big way. As an agricultural society, we are going back to our roots and are focusing on fresh, local, seasonal cuisine. This is your chance to be part of something big.

We’re looking to re-invent our food & beverage outlets, open new concepts and create unique, genuine experiences for our guests through the lens of hospitality.

We are in the infancy of our evolution, and we are looking for strong, experienced, talented leaders to be part of that evolution. This is a great opportunity for an ambitious creative individual to help create unique dining destinations and unmatched hospitality experiences.

The Western Fair District is home to hundreds of food and beverage events each year. From Friday night at the races, and a local-focused farmer’s market cafe, to our annual Western Fair & Midway and a Four-Rink Sports Centre hosting international events, we do it all and we’re focused on doing even more. This is a great opportunity to be part of the team driving that change in a multi-outlet food and beverage organization contributing hundreds of millions of dollars in economic impact in the City of London.

**Description**:
Reporting directly to the Food and Beverage Business Manager, your primary goal will be running the day-to-day operation of the Sports Centre Kitchen, as well as supporting all food outlets throughout the District as needed to include but not limited to the Top of the Fair, Season’d, Catering events, Agriplex and Food Truck. You will plan menus, develop recipes, manage food costs and inventory using Optimum Control, set goals, train staff, develop strategies and work the line to deliver exceptional food in line with our philosophy. You will directly oversee the Sports Centre kitchen staff, and play a very important role hiring, training, and onboarding hourly staff. You will set the tone and lead by example to build and support a work-culture that values positivity, accountability, hard work, trust, fellowship, and results.

**Accountabilities**:

- Manage the day-to-day operations of the Sports Centre Kitchen
- Manage Food Cost and Inventory
- Ordering of all food and food related supplies
- Menu development, recipes and portion control
- Dealing with suppliers
- Support with the overall direction and development of the Food program across the district
- Overseeing the development and proper use of daily opening / closing checklists
- Maintain equipment and sanitation standards
- Manage hourly BOH staff for Sports Centre
- Development of BOH hourly staff, including, recruiting, on-boarding, portion and quality control and ongoing training
- Overseeing / approving kitchen schedule
- Manages and champions quality and hospitality standards
- Support BOH, FOH and OPS systems, standards, expectations, and processes across the district.
- Develop, implement, and enforce Food specific policies and standards
- Model WFD mission, vision, values

**How is Success Defined in this role**:

- Positive retention rates
- Exceptional consistent food quality and presentation
- Growth in food sales segments
- Positive results pertaining to cleanliness, systems & standards, and attention to detail
- Cost controls and sales growth within Food and Beverage

**Where you shine**:

- You are Passionate about food, service, and people
- You are a team-oriented leader with a focus on Harmony.
- You are Imaginative, and Creative.
- You believe in taking Ownership of your work.
- You believe in creating a Caring environment.
- You are Courageous in your ability to self reflect, develop, and grow as a member of a committed team.

**Skills and Qualifications**:

- 3+ years in a kitchen management in a multi-unit Food Service environment
- Food Handler and Smart Serve Certifications
- Able to respond quickly and make decisions in dynamic and changing circumstances
- Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing

**Working Conditions**:

- Ability to lift items weighing up to 50lbs
- Ability to work on foot for extended periods of time, standing and walking
- Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, along with overtime as required

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed

**Experience**:

- Cooking: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday



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