Operations Manager, Food Services

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Why work with Eurest Dining? We are a member of Compass Group Canada, the leading food and support Services Company. We provide diverse, innovative dining services to corporate headquarter locations, law firms, manufacturing facilities, distribution centres and call centres. Join our commitment to providing exceptional food service to the best of business and industry.

About the Role

CVE is seeking an Operations Manager for one of their new High-Profile Accounts to oversee the planning, delivery, and execution of exceptional meal and catering services for the clients creative teams and guests. This role ensures that the offices provide a welcoming, inclusive, and energizing environment through high-quality food experiences that reflect the clients values of hospitality and excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Daily Meal Service: Manage breakfast and lunch service Monday–Friday, including buffet and grab-and-go options.
• Menu Planning: Collaborate with vendors to develop diverse menus that meet dietary needs and Clients standards.
• Vendor Coordination: Oversee external catering partners, ensuring compliance with service level agreements (SLAs) and KPIs.
• Quality & Compliance: Maintain food safety standards, cleanliness, and professional service conduct.
• Sustainability: Implement waste reduction practices, track surplus food, and coordinate donations.
• Performance Management: Monitor KPIs, prepare monthly P\&L reports, and lead quarterly business reviews.
• Communication: Serve as the primary liaison between the Clients teams and vendors for scheduling, feedback, and issue resolution.
• Event Support: Coordinate internal and external catering for special events.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in food service management or hospitality operations.
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices.
• Proven ability to manage vendor relationships and multi-site operations.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Experience with sustainability initiatives and waste management preferred.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with KPIs and performance reporting.
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic, creative environment.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.

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.

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