Company Description
Grow your career with a company that shares your passion! Sodexo has an exciting new opportunity to join Sodexo as our next Food Service Manager located in Truro, NS.
Salary: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00
At Sodexo, we believe that every role contributes to a better day for those we serve. Our teams drive innovation, efficiency, and excellence across all areas of our business - from strategic planning and operations to people-focused support functions. Together, we create the foundation that empowers our frontline teams to deliver outstanding service and value to our clients, customers, and communities.
Our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.
Job Description
Job Description
As the Food Service Manager for our large multi-unit site, you will lead and direct your team through their daily activities while ensuring a strong safety culture. You will also manage our client contract ensuring we are delivering our world class service and exceeding expectations.
Business & Financial Acumen
Develop new and emerging business solutions for continuous growth and effective day-to-day operations
Build and analyze budget/P&L statements
Achieve financial goals through daily analysis of key KPI’s of business operations and monthly business reviews
Proactive planning of future business growth plans, including expansion of scope of services
Client Relationships & Contract Management
Provide local leadership and strategic direction to build client relationships and new business opportunities to enhance profitability
Develop a business strategy in line with current and emerging client needs
Build long-term relationships with client that add value and are based on mutual trust and partnership model
Ensure contract delivery including commercial and legal terms and conditions of the contract and deliver to the SLA(s) and standards required
Carry out regular contract performance revisions and internal compliance audits and checks to support the delivery of Goal Zero for the account and Sodexo compliance
People
Strong employee relations through the ability to manage diverse teams by leading by example
Ability to build positive union relationships
Active participant in full HR life cycle (recruitment, onboarding, training, performance, rewarding, career development, etc.)
Organization, planning and monitoring of employee daily activities
Culture & Compliance
Foster a strong health and safety culture, for our employees and our clients and customers
Encourage diversity and inclusion
Advocate for corporate social responsibility
Drive creative innovation
Desire for continuous improvement and growth in compliance with operating standards
Embody Sodexo’s core values: Service Spirit, Spirit of Progress and Team Spirit
Qualifications
What You’ll Need to Succeed:
5 -7 years of General Manager/Hospitality management experience
Strong financial and cost control experience
Degree in Hospitality Management or Business Administration or equivalent experience
Proven leadership and line management skills and the ability to build, lead and motivate a team
Able to work on own initiative, make effective decisions and also work as part of a team
A good level of operational and support experience; safety first mindset
Experience of managing a budget and interpreting financial and key performance indicator information
Strong organisational skills and ability to react to suit operational support requirements, must be able to organise time effectively and prioritise tasks to cope with fluctuating workloads.
Excellent stakeholder management skills
Competent IT skills including MS office
Experience in unionized environments
Bilingual French/English (oral/written) is a strong asset
Additional Information
What Makes Sodexo Different:
Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater because we believe our everyday actions have a big impact. You belong in a company that allows you to act with purpose and thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:
Flexible work environment
Competitive compensation & great employee benefits
Training and development programs
Countless opportunities for growth
Corporate responsibility & sustainability
An award-winning employer for Sustainability, Diversity & Inclusion, Corporate Social Responsibility, and much more. View Sodexo’s latest awards here
And so much more!
Sodexo is committed to Employment Equity and Diversity. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of national origin, race, religion, ethnic group, age, disability, gender, sexual preference, sexual or gender identity, status as a veteran or any other federal, provincial or local protected class.
We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodation is available on request from candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Sodexo is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for our team members, customers, clients, contractors, business partners, guests, and members of the public with whom we regularly interact. We require that all new hires in hospitals, long term care facilities, and senior homes to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and may require any other new hires to be fully vaccinated based on the location and scope of their employment.
Thank you for your interest in Sodexo.
Please note that only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.
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