Title:  Director of Hospitality

Job Description

Aramark Canada is looking to hire a Director of Hospitality to support our food and beverage operations in Winnipeg MB.

THE OPPORTUNITY: As Director of Hospitality, you will plan, manage, and lead a team with responsibility for meeting operating and financial goals, client objectives, and guest needs through delivery of world class service and hospitality. Services include food and beverage operations which could include retail operations, catering and premium dining services. This position will support and be responsible for executing concerts, catering, and other large venue special events. The Director of Hospitality will be the key contact for our clients and  will report to Senior Leadership at Aramark.  

WHO YOU ARE: You are a best-in-class Director of Hospitality who will lead a team to provide excellent service to our clients and guests. Being in sync with our clients vision, strong relationship-building skills, financial acumen, and a commitment to safety, our leaders make a difference every day. Ideal candidates have had overall operational responsibility for large volume retail services across multiple outlets, Experience managing high volume catering services ideally in an events space and have shown constant delivery of revenue growth, service excellence and world class dining experiences.

Job Responsibilities

•    Overall responsibility for success of operations including revenue growth, profitability, guest satisfaction and operational safety
•    Full P&L responsibility in regard to food and beverage operations
•    Manage the client relationship at the location, while providing hands on execution and leadership of operations.
•    Leadership of a large team of managers and workforce throughout multiple units and concepts.
•    Developing new concepts to increase existing revenue sources for public foods/concessions, premium service and catering outlets.
•    Overall responsibility to develop the Operations, plan and execute business development strategy for growth.
•    Recruitment and development of new and existing managers.
•    Interact successfully with the client, guests and team members on a regular basis.

Qualifications

•    Minimum of 5+ years of large venue and multi-unit management experience is required.
•    Premium events and Concessions Management experience required.
•    Proven success in Direct P&L management within a comparably scoped environment
•    Track record of leading a large team of culinary & operations managers in a high volume, fast-paced environment. 
•    The ability to lead in a complex environment with a keen focus on client and guest service, entrepreneurship, while building and growing a strong business is essential to success in this role.
•    A passion for food & beverage with an ability to identify and develop successful concepts. Ability to communicate effectively with clients and senior management.
•    Ability to respond effectively to changing demands. P&L accountability and/or contract-managed service experience is desirable.
•    Candidate must be willing to be hands-on with staff and operations and be willing to work flexible hours that include evenings, weekends and holidays

Education

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 and facilities in 15 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.