Chef Manager - Retail Culinary Outlets

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Job Description We know that a Chef’s job isn’t only about the food. It takes skills, dedication, patience, and the right opportunities. We’re looking for Chef Manager who can help us deliver the best customer service and food experiences. Reporting to the General Manager, you’ll take a hands-on approach in focusing on team development, culinary expertise, safety protocol, and client relations. Our Chef Manager will also play a key role in helping us meet budget requirements and execute company-delivered programs. Just like you, we’re passionate about everything we do, and we’ll make sure you have the right growth opportunities to reach the peak of your career. Aramark is recruiting an experienced Chef Manager to manage our culinary Retail operations at Queen’s University in Kingston, ON. The Retail Chef Manager oversees the day-to-day operation for Retail components - inclusive of Franchise and proprietary concepts - on campus. This involves planning, organizing, directing, controlling, and evaluating the operations. The Retail Chef Manager is responsible for providing leadership to a team of food service associates. Culinary experiences and well-maintained environments are fundamental to student success. From brain-powering ingredients to comforting flavor combinations, nutritious food doesn’t have to be boring. Aramark chefs and dietitians are constantly reviewing the latest insights and food trends to find the next culinary innovation and help students discover their love of food. We partner with you to enhance the student experience, support parents, and collaborate with administration, all while delivering on the expectations of parents and the community. Education - Aramark Job Responsibilities • Responsible to ensure the daily operation of the components are running smoothly with the understanding that there will be times when you’ll have to “jump in” and work within the components • Implements and leads compliance on all Aramark operating standards, Franchise standards, and legislated standards within the components including company policy and procedure, Health and Safety Standards and Safe Food Handling • Develops operational components forecasts each period and is able to explain variances in sales, costs and operational activities • Responsible for overseeing staff scheduling, tracks daily labour on schedule and reports to Director of Retail Operations on a daily basis • Responsible for inventory controls, food, labour and direct costs; assists with weekly inventory • Ensure quality, courteous service is provided to all customers • Works with the team to manage all hiring, staffing, labour, progressive discipline, accommodation, training and administration of policies • Assist in disciplinary action alongside the Food Service Director and Human Resources • Develops and motivates Supervisory staff to attain proper standards of performance • Monitor equipment repair and maintenance • Collects, records, and deposits all revenues received at the component • Maintains compliance of all cash handling and cash auditing procedures, reports any overage/shortages At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice. Qualifications • 5 years of similar experience in a fast paced food service environment • Experience working in or managing in a unionized environment is an asset • Knowledge of computerized spreadsheet and word processing programs • Self-directed with strong interpersonal and communications skills • Strong organizational and time management skills • Positive attitude and genuine customer focus orientation • Able to be flexible, evening and weekend shifts when required What We Offer • Extended benefits including health, dental and vision from the first day of employment • Aramark Canada’s Defined Contribution Pension Plan from the first day of employment • Three (3) week’s annual paid vacation + 3 personal days • Employee Recognition Program including Service Awards • Diverse and inclusive workforce • Aramark Scholarship Program for dependents of full- time employees About Aramark At Aramark, we empower our people to create moments that matter through exceptional hospitality experiences. We serve more than a dozen industries with pride and passion, building community, connection and careers all across the world. You'll be surrounded by some of the most innovative minds in the industry and powered by our shared mission to pursue what matters. Here, you'll have the opportunity to do great things for our people, our passions and enable your growth. Supported by committed leadership, you'll be empowered to try new things and find solutions to tough problems. No matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is to help you reach your full potential and pursue what matters . The pay range for this position is $55,000.00 - $60,000.00.