Job Description

Level up your hospitality career! Traditional food & beverage careers stagnate. Working for Aramark opens the door to growth opportunities. The sky is the limit!

Why Kamloops is a great place to live

• Highest number of golf courses per capita in Canada, with one of the most diverse golf landscapes.
• Outdoor mecca for outdoor activities such as hiking, mountain biking, kayaking and fishing
• Wide range of cultural events including Wine festival, Film festival, Salute to the Sockeye Festival, Kamloops comedy fest to name a few
• Amazing climate - 3rd mildest climate in a non-coastal city in Canada
• Distance to Vancouver by car: 4 hours; distance to Kelowna by car: 2h15m

Why work for Aramark at Thompson Rivers University

• Work-life balance
• Slow summer season and December Holiday closure
• Competitive Base Salary
• Health & Dental Benefits with no waiting period
• Employer Matched Pension Program

WHAT YOU'LL DO

As the Food Service Director you will oversee multiple units across the Thompson Rivers University campus. You are a senior leader, focused on managing and developing your team to deliver world class services. You set the vision for services and then ensure delivery is critical for this role. The successful candidate must have experience in managing a large diverse team and have a track record in service excellence and people development.

WHAT MOVES YOU

• A passion for creating exceptional guest experiences
• You're flexible, creative and thrive on the opportunity to do different things
• You strive to forge partnerships and relationships to build a strong team
• Have a passion for coaching and mentoring and are comfortable delegating tasks
• You take pride in your ability to stay focused, even amid chaos
• You're a stickler for details, you have a strong understanding for the financial part of the business, controlling cost like a boss and delivering on financial commitments!
• You are proactive in running the business, always staying one step ahead, anticipating the needs of the customer and the Client alike

Job Responsibilities

• Be seen as a senior leader for all operations and advocate for both our client and Aramark
• Accountable and responsible for maintaining a culture focused on safety in everything we do
• Building a management team capable of delivering innovation, quality and operational excellence across all service lines
• Delivering highest quality services
• Delivering annual revenue growth in all service lines through exceptional quality and targeted marketing plans
• Support client and stakeholder initiatives
• Deliver sustainability goals as they pertain to food services
• Manage client premises, capital and facilities in a professional manner

Qualifications

• 5 years minimum experience leading a large team across services to include restaurant, retail and catering
• University/College Degree/Diploma in Business Administration or hospitality management preferred
• Advanced food safety qualification
• Strong financial literacy re: food, labour cost, inventory control.
• Proven ability in analyzing financial statements, operating reports, budget variance reports and other financial statements
• Ability to recruit, develop, and retain a strong and diverse team within a dynamic work environment

About Aramark

Our Mission Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law. Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available upon request

About Aramark The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food, facilities, and uniform services in 19 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.