Assistant Manager - Cafeteria and Business Operations

Job Description

The House of Commons’ Parliamentary Precinct Operations is currently looking to staff the Assistant Manager, Cafeteria and Business Operations position.  

This recruitment and selection process is restricted to employees of Parliamentary Precinct Operations.  

In this role, you will serve as a key operational leader within Food Services, supporting the day-to-day operations of multiple cafeteria locations and the Gourmet Market. Working closely with supervisors and the Cafeteria and Business Operations Manager, you will help ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality food and beverage services while supporting front-line teams and fostering a culture of service excellence. You will play an important role in maintaining operational standards, enhancing the customer experience, and ensuring the quality, presentation, and consistency of food offerings. You will also contribute to business initiatives and identify opportunities to improve service delivery, operational efficiency, and overall performance across Food Services operations. 

Top Reasons to Join the team:  

This role offers the opportunity to combine your passion for hospitality with hands-on operational leadership. You'll work with dedicated teams, oversee diverse food service operations, and help create an exceptional experience for clients while contributing to the ongoing success of Food Services. You'll have the chance to make a visible impact, build strong relationships across the organization, and play an important role in delivering exceptional service to clients and guests. 

Qualifications

Education : 

• Diploma in Hospitality Management, Food Service Management, Hotel and Restaurant Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience;
• Food Safety Certification.

Experience :  

• Experience coordinating or supervising cafeteria, food service, hospitality, retail food, or high-volume customer service operations;
• Experience providing coaching, guidance, performance management, and day-to-day leadership to employees;
• Experience managing operational priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards of service;  
• Experience building collaborative working relationships with employees, clients, and stakeholders;
• Experience monitoring sales performance, merchandising products, managing retail inventory, and implementing initiatives to support business growth; 
• Experience supporting budgeting, cost-control initiatives, labour management activities, and operational decision-making. 

Additional Information

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace by providing a barrier-free recruitment and selection process. If you have an accommodation request, require material in an accessible format, or need additional support with the application process, please contact Recruitment and Selection Services at [email protected].  

Each bilingual position is assigned a linguistic profile that identifies the level of second language proficiency for reading comprehension, written expression and oral interaction required. The profile for this position is BBC. Consideration may be given to candidates with other linguistic profiles.  

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Qualified candidates may be considered for future vacancies for this role or for other similar and/or related roles on an indeterminate and/or fixed term basis.  

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