General Manager

Imagine a place where people work as one to create an experience that inspires many. Join us and know that you make it possible for friends, families, and co-workers to come together. No matter why they gather, we’re here to serve. Because of what we do, people share so much more than a meal. And that’s why this is so much more than a job.

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.

The General Manager is responsible for all aspects of the operation including: budgeting, financial management and weekly analysis, implementation and ongoing success of retail and marketing programs, catering services, and branded concepts. This position reports to the Regional Director of Operations and has a team of Managers and unionized employees. The General Manager must be prepared to work week days and sometimes evenings and weekends

Now, if you were to come on board as one of our General Managers, we’d ask you to do the following for us:

• Manage client relations
• Ensure customer satisfaction.
• Manage staff
• Menu planning and merchandising
• Ensure compliance with strict quality assurance, health, safety and environmental programs

Think you have what it takes to be one of our General Managers?  We’re committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here’s how we’ll know you’ll be successful in the role

• Post-secondary education with at least 5 years of foodservice or related management experience in an equivalent, branded retail food service environment; multi-unit management experience is a must.
• Advanced Food Service Training (AFST) plus Level 1 and 2 Health and Safety Certification training (or willing to complete within 90 days of hire).
• Strong experience dealing with labour relations issues.
• Proven financial management skills, including ability to control product and labour costs on a weekly basis.
• Strong catering experience, including demonstrated experience hosting large events.
• Experience working with branded concepts i.e. Tim Hortons, Pizza Pizza, etc.
• Strong management and organizational skills, capable of motivating, leading and developing associates.
• Excellent client relationship and communication skills.
• Knowledge of MS Word and Excel
• Knowledge of any POS System is an asset