True North Sports & Entertainment is currently hiring for the following positions:
FOOD & BEVERAGE MANAGER - MTS ICEPLEX
Position Summary:
This position is responsible for the planning, execution and economic performance of all Food & Beverage programming activity and service at True North's 4-pad multiplex ice facility (the "Iceplex").
Detailed Responsibilities:
Ongoing:
- Responsible for all Food & Beverage HR functions: sourcing, hiring, training, scheduling, and reviews.
- Assess labor, food and other variable cost vs. revenue and adjust accordingly.
- Actively involved in marketing efforts to promote the Iceplex restaurant and other food and beverage offerings
- Menu development, costing and implementation with support from the Kitchen Manager.
- Coordinate and oversee all catering functions.
- Provide on-site management for Restaurant, Concession and Vending.
- Ensure all civic, provincial, and federal requirements are met for food and beverage regarding licensing, permits, policies and procedures.
- Oversee ordering and receiving and inventory control for all products and supplies.
- Create and maintain a safe and healthy work environment.
- Working with facility management, development of new opportunities and revenue streams.
Periodic:
- Assist the Accounting Department with the production of monthly, quarterly, and annual P&L statements for the food and beverage operations.
- Conduct regular product inventories to assess performance and adjust accordingly.
Organizationally:
For all facets of food & beverage programming:
- Priorize competing demands, following the guidelines of:
- Providing exceptional service and quality, at a reasonable price - growing loyalty to the Iceplex; and
- Maximizing food & beverage earnings.
- Assist or lead in development of operating objectives and budgets.
- Prepare and present operating and financial results
- Being part of a team that offers Superior Patron Experience to its patrons.
- Coordinate with other Iceplex staff, including Program Manager, Master Scheduler, Operations Manager, Retail Manager and other departments as required.
- Attend regular Iceplex management meetings as required.
- Other duties as required/assigned.
Qualifications:
- 5-10 years of food & beverage experience
- Excellent problem solving and organizational skills, with a personal hands-on approach.
- Superior leadership skills
- Effective use of PC based tools
- Strong verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills in dealing with the public, athletes, hockey associations, sponsors, staff, patrons.
- The ability to motivate, organize and manage staff at all levels effectively both directly and in support of other managers.
Job Specific Requirements:
- Able to work flexible hours, including ability to work evenings and weekends as required.
- Able to work in a demanding environment, providing exceptional service to a variety of stakeholders.
- Professional and courteous demeanour.
- Be a team player.
Compensation/Benefits:
Competitive salary and benefits package, to be discussed in the interview process.
Positional details and physical requirements:
- Expected weekly requirement with event responsibilities are 50 to 55 hours during busy periods.
- Requirements to stand and walk for long periods on concrete surfaces.
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 20 kg, and regularly lif 5 kg.
To apply for this position please forward resume with cover letter to hr@truenorth.mb.ca by May 12, 2012.
ICE CREW - MTS ICEPLEX
Position Summary:
Responsible for ensuring that the ice surfaces and Facility at the MTS Iceplex are properly maintained.
Detailed Responsibilities:
Ongoing:
- Edge and chip ice as needed
- Shovel snow away from entrance and exit doors including stairways
- Apply salt/grit to entrance as needed
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- Ensure all ice pads are resurfaced according to facility schedules
- Ensure all ice pads are resurfaced according to facility standards
- Perform weekly/daily maintenance on all ice pads
- Complete minor repairs on ice surface, dasher boards, safety shields, and all other equipment
- Carry out janitorial responsibilities
- Review specific shift information
Periodic:
- Perform ice resurfacing duties from time to time by operating and driving the Zamboni
- Perform other duties as required from time to time at the request of the Operations Manager
Organizationally:
- Attends and participates in all required meetings as determined by management
- All other related duties within the Operations department, as determined by superiors
Qualifications:
- Knowledge and skills
- Minimum of 16 years of age
- Must possess a valid driver’s license
- Must be physically able to do heavy lifting and comfortable working at heights
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
- Possess knowledge of materials, equipment, and methods used in ice resurfacing
- Knowledge of occupational hazards and standard safety precautions.
- Familiar with tools and maintenance equipment
- Must be willing to work a varied schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
Job Specific Requirements:
- Grade 11 education
- Able to work flexible hours depending on schedule demands.
- Must possess a dependable, consistent work record including attendance at work.
- Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
- Must exhibit problem solving and coping skills.
- Must be a team player with self-starter and leadership skills.
- Ability to operate a computer and have experience using Microsoft Office programs.
- Extensive standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and movement of heavy carts to different areas of complex.
- Reliable transportation to and from work
Interested applicants may review job description and apply by email to DNeubauer@truenoth.mb.ca
