Manager, Food Service Operation

Posted 2 days ago

Job Details

Full Time

Location

Nanaimo, BC

Salary

dollar sign 96.300 to 109,426 per year

Job Description

Vancouver Island University is hiring a regular full-time Manager to join our team in Food Services .

In this role, you will report to the Director Ancillary Services and work with Food Service Supervisors, Leads Coordinators, and Staff to oversee the day-to-day operation(s) of two cafeterias and catering at the Nanaimo Campus. As the Manager Food Services Operations you will be responsible for providing leadership to the Food Services Team while engaging in strategic planning, organizing, directing, controlling expenses, and the ongoing evaluation of operations.

The Manager will also work closely with Culinary Arts, Professional Baking, and Hospitality Management to provide food services to the campus community.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in related field such as Business Administration, Commerce, Management or Hospitality.
Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible operational experience, including management of employees.
A combination of experience and education may be considered.
Current Food Safe Certification
Valid Class 5 BC Driver's license with a confirmed satisfactory driving record

Salary Information:

Normal salary placement at the time of hire is $96,295 (prorated if part-time). This position is eligible for annual performance-based salary increases.

Note:

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Vancouver Island University is a comprehensive teaching university with over 12,000 students across three campuses. VIU proudly fosters student success, strong community connections and meaningful collaborations by providing access to a wide range of programs, from academic undergraduate and master’s to industry-responsive trades and vocational training.

VIU is pleased to offer employees a comprehensive benefit plan; ample paid holiday time; professional development opportunities and a desirable pension plan that takes the worry out of retirement. As part of the VIU campus community, you will work with supportive colleagues within an encouraging environment and are provided with the tools and training that promote learning and development. The perks of VIU employment are multiple, and include well-being initiatives and services, strategic discounts, and flexible work opportunities.

The VIU community acknowledges and thanks the Snuneymuxw, Quw’utsun, Tla’amin, Snaw-naw-as and Qualicum First Nation on whose traditional lands we teach, learn, research, live and share knowledge.

Join VIU and contribute to a thriving, inclusive community while advancing your career. Apply today and make a difference!

About Vancouver Island University

Work Where You Matter. We invite you to explore the possibilities of a career with Vancouver Island University. Known as a centre of excellence, Vancouver Island University (VIU) produces quality graduates who are in demand by employers across the country and around the world. VIU offers a supportive campus community focused on innovative teaching methods, undergraduate research opportunities and creating an exceptional learning experience for our students. VIU’s rich history and connection with its communities dates back to 1936 when Nanaimo’s first vocational training school opened its doors. Today, VIU offers an extensive range of programming, from industry-responsive trades and applied training to academic undergraduate and graduate degrees. VIU has evolved into a university that supports a student population of over 14,000 learners, including 2,100 international students, over 1,500 Indigenous students, and employs over 2,000 faculty and staff. Located in Nanaimo on British Columbia’s spectacular West Coast, VIU offers the opportunity to live and learn in one of the most beautiful university settings in Canada. VIU is one of BC's top Employers! VIU was named one of British Columbia's top 100 employers in 2023 for the fourth consecutive year by the Top Employers program. We are a proud recipient of this honour and all that it represents about the VIU employment experience.