Director, Food

**Southeast Events Group**

**Director, Food & Beverage**

**Salary: $75,000 annually**

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

**Shift & schedule: Minimum 40 hours a week, based upon event schedule.**

**Start Date: May 1, 2024**

**What we are looking for**:
We are seeking the best, an established successful leader to be our first **Director, Food & Beverage** for Manitoba’s newest Event Centre opening in late 2024. This Role will lead, shape and buildout our Food & Beverage Culture.

In seeking a Director, Food & Beverage to join our team in Steinbach, Manitoba. The Director, Food & Beverage primary responsibilities will be the running the day-to-day operations of The Event’s Centre Food & Beverage Culture. A full-service year-round Restaurant with a seasonal patio, catering/banquet business as well as our event-based concession locations. Brand collaborations with the Director of Events, Executive & Corporate Chefs and reporting to the General Manager.

You will have world class experience in growing and developing new restaurants, from concept to décor, this is your space, and we need someone with the experience, knowledge and pedigree to excel. The Director, Food & Beverage should be able to assist the team in food and beverage service as needed, while training and mentoring employees effectively to meet overall operational goals.

Your standards will be impeccable, you have a history of setting and maintaining industry leading examples of food safety, sanitation and overall exceeding both city and provincial expectations without hesitation or reservations. You live and breath cleanliness.

If you are interested in making your mark in the Food & Beverage culture and help shape the future of Southern Manitoba and positively impacting our communities, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re looking for a Leader who drives performance through culture, one who understands that leadership is tough, challenging and hard work. This position will challenge you, grow you and ultimately test everything you’ve currently been taught and experienced. This is a unique opportunity for the right individual to join a team that can take your professional career to new heights.

Have what it takes? If you’re world class, we want to hear from you.

**Who Are We**:
The Southeast Events Group (SEG) is a non-profit organization, which will bring people together to enjoy community events, sport, recreation, social and cultural activities. Located on the corner of Elmdale and Reimer, a new facility will be built as a community hub, with the City of Steinbach retaining ownership.

**Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Manage all Event Centre Food & Beverage Operations & activities and ensure compliance to company standards and policies.
- Assist in the planning and opening of the Event Centre and subsequent operations.
- Establish business plans by exploring avenues to increase sales and control operating costs; identifying and evaluating competitors; and preparing sales projections.
- Work in tandem with the General Manager to attract patrons and track changing demands.
- Maintain operations by preparing, developing, and upholding standard operating procedures. Recognize and implement system improvements with approval from the General Manager and Executive Chef.
- Maintain customer satisfaction by monitoring, evaluating, and auditing, food, beverage, and service offerings. Initiate improvements as necessary.
- Effectively lead food and beverage staff by upholding company values and providing mentorship as needed.
- Recruit and train new employees following company policies on recruitment.
- Ensure employee certifications are up to date and filed; seek additional training opportunities for employees to develop the food and beverage team.
- Uphold a positive working environment and seek opportunities to motivate employees.
- Ensure employees are following and exceeding all City and Provincial Occupational Health and Food Safety Programs; prioritize WHIS training and engage in Joint Health and Safety Committee meetings; record all accidents and near misses.
- Work with Supervisors to ensure optimal level of sanitary procedures for all food handling and workstations.
- Ensure responses to all customer complaints and concerns.
- Other duties as assigned by the General Manager and Executive Chef.
- Strong strategic mindset with Inventory Management, ordering, inventories, and P&L.

**Qualifications**
- Successful track record of proven experience as a Food & Beverage Manger, Hospitality Manager or Similar.
- Degree in Business Administration, Tourism, or Hospitality Management considered a strong asset.
- Industry standard certifications such as Food Safe and Serving it Right.
- Ability to analyze data and trends and create strategies for improvement.
- Strong leadership and coaching skills
- Ability to work a flexible schedule and cover employee shifts if necessary.
- Ability to stand for extended periods, lift (50lbs) and work