
Director of Food & Beverage | Full-Time | Enercare Centre
- Toronto, ON
- Permanent
- Temps-plein
- Responsible for coordinating and supervising the work of staff to include creating a positive work environment for all staff members
- Manages the control of food and labor costs through proper scheduling and purchasing
- Conducts regular inspections to assure cleanliness and maintenance meet company standards
- Oversees and manages monthly inventory
- Responsible for providing high quality, fresh food products in a timely manner for delivery to guests
- Participates as a team player with specific responsibilities as related to preparation, excellent service and delivery of product
- Maintains sanitation, health and safety standards and training in work areas
- Responsible for observing and testing foods to ensure proper cooking
- Responsible for consulting with managers to plan menus and estimate expected food consumption
- Must be a visible presence working on the kitchen floor with staff to ensure quality, efficiency, and overall management of operations
- Minimum of 5-7 years experience in the food & beverage industry
- Must have various experience levels in volume feeding, ala carte, fine dining, catering and purchasing storage and handling
- Ability to communicate effectively to all levels of staff
- Demonstrated and verifiable track record of meeting projected costs
- Professional appearance and presentation required
- Knowledge of and skill in using computer software, including MS Word/Excel/Outlook
- Maintains a current Food Handler’s card and alcohol service permit as required by Provincial government
- Working knowledge of employee scheduling in a hospitality environment
- Must possess excellent organizational and communication skills
- Ability to supervise staff
- Ability to communicate with employees, co-workers, volunteers, management staff and guests in a clear, business like and respectful manner which focuses on generating a positive and cooperative work environment
- Ability to cost out menus and create new menu items when needed
- Ability to work well in a team-oriented, fast-paced, event-driven environment
- Ability to be detail-oriented, multi-task and effectively prioritize in a continuously changing environment
- Ability to work a flexible schedule; able and willing to work nights, weekends and long hours
- Possess valid food handling certificate if required by state and federal regulations