Assistant Food and Beverage Manager Remote Sites

Company Description

Grow your career with a company that shares your passion Our **Energy and Resources Division** has an exciting new opportunity to join the Sodexo team as our next **Assistant Food and Beverage Manager.** In this role, you will leverage your strong experience working with busy kitchen and catering environments, leading a dynamic team in our client environment. This role will require your strong Human Resource experience, culinary experiene as well as budget and other financial management skills. **(You will be required to work with a rotation of 14 days in camp, 7 days out)**

Sodexo is the global leader in services that improve Quality of Life, an essential factor in individual and organizational performance. Operating in 67 countries, we serve over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of services. We pride ourselves on being committed to the highest standard of Employment Equity and Diversity. By partnering with the Stop Hunger Foundation, we have dedicated ourselves to a corporate responsibility by fighting hunger worldwide. Start your journey with Sodexo, as we continue to grow across Canada

**Job Description**:
**Responsibilities**

As the **Assistant Food and Beverage Manager **at our busy client site, you will assist the Food and Beverage manager as well as be responsible for managing the food and beverage operations which includes Outlets, Banquet and Conference Services Departments. You will also be responsible for “Manager on Duty” coverage as required.

**How You’ll Make an Impact**:

- Effectively manage, direct and coordinate outlet operations.
- Strong focus on guest satisfaction/experience, driving revenues.
- Strong focus on inventory, product maintenance and ordering.
- Responsible for the maintenance of provincial and municipal licensing.
- Monitor and update Micros/Scanabar to ensure prices and taxes are accurate.
- Direct involvement in the coordination of any events scheduled in the outlets.
- Responsible for check settlement in micros upon completion of events to promote efficient billing.
- Full-fill the role of “MOD” - Manager on Duty.
- Be present on the floor to observe staff and ensure customers are satisfied with service.
- Review and maintain the standard operating procedures for all frontline staff.
- Schedule to promote highest productivity and customer service.
- Review business needs, coordinate agency requests with SDX office.
- Complete regular training and evaluation of staff to ensure professionalism and great guest experience.
- Quality control of products and presentations.
- Development of creative events to increase business while driving up revenues.
- Quarterly inventory of china, glass, flatware, linen, chairs, tables and display items.
- Attend meetings to obtain function/event information to educate and prepare staff.
- Ensure inter-department communications and processes are effective.
- Conduct regular departmental meetings to improve service / seek employee feedback.
- Establish standardized hiring practices, and training to promote retention, Schedule to promote highest productivity.
- Be aware and ensure compliance with all current Health & Safety and licensing policies and legislation.
- Review all purchases, payroll and financial projects and present to the Director of Operations - Food & Beverage for approval.
- Perform all duties and responsibilities in a timely and efficient manner in accordance with established company policies and procedures to achieve the overall objectives of this position.
- Maintain a favorable working relationship with all other company employees to foster and promote a cooperative and harmonious working climate.
- Review all purchases, payroll and financial projects and present to the General Manager or Management team

**Administration**
- Inventory all departments each month.
- Assign and follow up on projects to ensure objectives of food and beverage department are met.
- Menu development for special event packages, and the café operation.
- Work closely with the chef to ensure quality of food preparation and presentation standards.
- Plan and coordinate special event functions.
- Work with other department heads to achieve the overall objective.
- Forecast monthly expenses.
- Responsible for all food and beverage budgets and costs.
- Meet Sodexo compliance with approved vendors.
- Maintain work schedules and ensure that adequate staff is available for events.

**Client and Customer Satisfaction**
- Ensures effective communication to support departments.
- Provide value added services and resources to the client.
- Develop resources and professional networks to achieve goals.

**Human Resource Management**
- Motivate employees by inspiring them to achieve highest performance levels.
- Attend safety, all employee, and daily event meetings.
- Regularly meet with employees to discuss performance and participate in employee development plans.
- Liaise with the Director O