Assistant Manager, Food & Beverage - HERSCHEND FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION
Vancouver, IL 6
About the Job
Description
Summary:
Reporting to the Food and Beverage Manager, this role provides outstanding personalized food and beverage experiences to all Aquarium visitors and internal guests. Working in a fast-paced high volume quick service restaurant environment, the Assistant Manager, Food and Beverage oversees the day-to-day operations in all Food and Beverage outlets and offers ongoing coaching and training to the team, maintains a cohesive working environment and ensures the team has all resources required for the operational success of the Outlets. Promptly addresses all visitor and guest feedback/concerns. Assigns tasks and follows up with the team as necessary. Has an impeccable eye for detail with a constant focus on safety and sanitation. Assists in departmental administrative duties; Working closely with our culinary team and other departments within the Aquarium to ensure all visitors and guests have a positive memorable experience. The Assistant Manager, Food & Beverage is representative of the Vancouver Aquarium and acts as a “tour guide” to all our guests and visitors
ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Promote and support excellent customer service, satisfaction and positive visitor experience
- Create a positive, friendly and welcoming environment for every visitor, guest and team member
- Ensure all team members have the necessary resources for operational success
- Communicate with team to ensure they are provided with any updates or changes to menus, policy, Aquarium news etc.
- Oversee and lead the safety and sanitation standards and protocols
- Be the champion of all standards set out by the Aquarium
- Manages inventory levels, reconciliations and ordering
- Assist with and answer general visitor questions of programs, events, orientation and any other Vancouver Aquarium related inquiries. Act as a “Tour-Guide” with in the Aquarium
- Confidently discuss all our food and beverage offerings and assist with any dietary restrictions
- Maintain a consistent positive demeanour in all circumstances
- Ensure all visitor and guest feedback is promptly addressed and rectified
- Adopt the motto “if it is not right, we will make it right”
- Anticipate visitor and guest needs
Provide assistance and support to the Manager, Food & Beverage:
- Review and approve team members’ timesheets
- Complete shift schedules for team members
- Assist in performance evaluations and staff one-on-ones
- Contribute to departmental goals
Assist with the daily operations of the various food outlets:
- Oversee the daily operation within the Food and Beverage outlets
- Ensure all products delivered to visitors and guests are of exceptional quality
- Assist with staff training and development
- Provide ongoing feedback and coaching to the team
- Delegate and assign tasks as necessary
- Assist in daily financial reporting and communication
- Review daily schedule and role assignments – adjust as needed
- Ensure all outlets have the required resources for operational success
- Champion of all health and safety protocols
- Assist in the catering and events department in a lead role when required
Ensure high quality product experience is received by all visitor to the food outlet:
- Ensure all visitor and guest requests are fulfilled and accurate prior to delivery
- Ensure all satellite stations are clean and fully stocked
- Make certain the cafes and surrounding areas are clean and organized
- Ensure proper rotation of all food and beverage items
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum 2 years of Food & Beverage Supervisory experience
- Minimum 1 year hotel and or catering experience is an asset
- Serving It Right certification is required
- Food Safe certified is preferred
- Clear background check is required
- Possess strong leadership and people supervision skills
- Must be a motivated self-starter
- Take initiative and see tasks through to completion
- Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Possess strong problem solving and decision-making skills
- Be an organized leader and lead by example
- Ability to stand for extended periods of time
- Ability to safely lift, move and carry a variety of objects up to 30 lbs
- Be available during the week, including evenings, weekends and holidays is required
PROVISOS:
- Successful completion of pre-employment requirements
SALARY RANGE: $58,000 - $61,000
Qualifications
Skills
Behaviors
Motivations
Education
Experience
Licenses & Certifications
Required
Accident Investigation
Due Diligence
Food Safe Level 2
Serving it Right
Sharps Training