Director of Restaurant Operations
Join Our Team as a Director of Restaurant Operations in a dynamic airport environment!
Up to $100,000 / year
Opportunity for quarterly bonus and year-end super bonus
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Career Progression Opportunities
Are you an experienced foodservice professional with a passion for high-volume, a stickler for food safety, and a knack for leadership?
We have an exciting opportunity for a Director of Operations at Victoria International Airport (YYJ). If you thrive in a fast-paced food environment and are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, we want to hear from you!
What You’ll Do:
Manage All Front of House and Kitchen Activities Drive Management Team/Direct Reports and Hourly Team Members
Focus on the Food
Problem Solving
Drive the Training Process
Conduct Routine Internal Quality Assessment Audits
Partners with the Corporate HR team
Developing Innovative Solutions
Cost Control
People Development
Systems and Processes
Forecasting and Budgeting
What We're Looking For:
Full-Service with bar restaurant General Management experience and Quick-Service Restaurant management required.
Minimum 7 years of increasing responsibility in restaurant management with direct P&L responsibility and/or franchise operations management; or an equivalent combination of education and experience - required.
Minimum 4 years of General management experience – required.
Aptitude to monitor and control labor costs in both dollar and percentage terms.
Culinary background is desirable; utmost importance on food safety.
Proficient level of computer literacy, including 3+ years demonstrated proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), and Point-of-Sale (POS) systems.
Effective organizational maturity to prioritize daily, weekly, monthly and yearly activities.
Excellent written and verbal communication, including delivering presentations at public meetings.
Bachelor’s Degree in Culinary, Hotel & Restaurant Management or related field preferred but not required.
Why Join Us?
Work in the fast-paced and exciting setting of a major airport.
Develop your career in a supportive and challenging environment working for one of the largest restaurant operators in the world!
Competitive Salary + bonus; Health, Dental, Vision and Life Plans, Paid Time Off, RRSP Matching, Employee Assistance Program.
Ready to Apply?
If you're ready to bring your expertise to our team and help us deliver exceptional service and quality in a high-volume airport setting, apply now!
This position is located in a secure airport environment and a Restricted Area Identification Card (RAIC) is required. All candidates must be legally authorised to work in Canada and must be able to provide the necessary government-issued documentation required for airport security clearance. Documentation will be reviewed during the onboarding process in accordance with Transport Canada regulations. Further information can be found at:
https://tc.canada.ca/en/programs/non-funding-programs/transportation-security-clearance-program/apply-transportation-security-clearance
SSP Canada is an equal opportunity employer and complies with the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities, 2005 in our recruitment and employment practices. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, including the interview and assessment stage, due to a disability, please inform us of your need and the nature of the accommodation(s) that may be required.
