General Manager of Operations

5 days ago


Waterloo, Canada Compass Group 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

**Why work with Restaurant Associates?** Imagine joining a team that’s at the top of their game. Come to work at Restaurant Associates and learn from the pros how to serve thousands of visitors in some of the world’s best venues. Because of what we do, more than 30,000 guests enjoy an unforgettable experience every day. Learn. Grow. Serve. It’s a winning combination. Join us.

Location: Google, Waterloo, ON

**Job Summary**:
The **General Manager** is responsible for all aspects of the operation including: budgeting, financial management and weekly analysis, implementation and ongoing success of retail and marketing programs, catering services, and branded concepts. The General Manager must be prepared to work week days and sometimes evenings and weekends

Now, if you were to come on board as one of our **General Managers**, we’d ask you to do the following for us:

- Manage client relations
- Ensure customer satisfaction.
- Manage staff
- Menu planning and merchandising
- Ensure compliance with strict quality assurance, health, safety and environmental programs

Think you have what it takes to be one of our **General Managers**? We’re committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here’s how we’ll know you’ll be successful in the role
- Post-secondary education with at least 5 years of foodservice or related management experience in an equivalent, branded retail food service environment; multi-unit management experience is a must.
- Advanced Food Service Training (AFST) plus Level 1 and 2 Health and Safety Certification training (or willing to complete within 90 days of hire).
- Strong experience dealing with labour relations issues.
- Proven financial management skills, including ability to control product and labour costs on a weekly basis.
- Strong catering experience, including demonstrated experience hosting large events.
- Experience working with branded concepts i.e. Tim Hortons, Pizza Pizza, etc.
- Strong management and organizational skills, capable of motivating, leading and developing associates.
- Excellent client relationship and communication skills.
- Knowledge of MS Word and Excel
- Knowledge of any POS System is an asset


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