Hospitality Manager - Retail
Compass Group Canada
The salary for this position is $60,000. Final compensation will be determined based on relevant skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. In addition to base salary, eligible employees may be entitled to other elements of total compensation, which may include group benefits, and/or employee incentive programs, where applicable to the role. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and comply with all applicable pay transparency legislation. Further details regarding our total rewards program will be shared by the Talent Acquisition team during the hiring process. Canadian work experience is not a requirement for this role. Please note that artificial intelligence–based tools may be used at certain stages of the recruitment and applicant screening process. This is a posting for an existing job vacancy.
Now, If You Were To Come On Board As Our Hospitality Manager – Retail, We’d Ask You To Do The Following For Us
- Lead the day-to-day operations of retail food and beverage services, ensuring exceptional guest experiences and operational excellence.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships while serving as the primary point of contact for service delivery and operational performance.
- Champion the Inspire Guest Experience program by delivering elevated hospitality experiences and proactively resolving service concerns.
- Recruit, train, coach, and develop associates while fostering a positive, inclusive, and high-performing team culture.
- Lead performance management, onboarding, employee engagement, succession planning, and talent development initiatives.
- Oversee retail merchandising, menu execution, food quality, inventory management, and service standards.
- Manage financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, labor management, cost controls, and revenue growth initiatives.
- Monitor operational KPIs, client expectations, and service level agreements to drive continuous improvement and contract compliance.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, food safety, quality assurance, and company policies and procedures.
- Collaborate with culinary, marketing, facilities, and support teams to deliver innovative retail programs and guest experiences.
- Manage vendor relationships, procurement activities, and operational resources to support efficient business operations.
- Identify opportunities for innovation, increased participation, operational efficiencies, and business growth.
- Champion the Inspire culture through People, Purpose, Performance, and Passion while creating exceptional experiences for clients, guests, and associates.
Role
Think you have what it takes to be our Hospitality Manager – Retail? We’re committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here’s how we’ll know you’ll be successful in the role:
- Post-secondary education in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, Food Service Management, or a related field preferred.
- 3-5+ years of leadership experience in hospitality, retail food service, workplace hospitality, or a related environment.
- Proven experience managing retail operations, client relationships, and service excellence initiatives.
- Strong leadership skills with experience recruiting, coaching, developing, and retaining high-performing teams.
- Demonstrated financial acumen with experience managing budgets, forecasting, labor costs, inventory, and profitability.
- Knowledge of food safety, health and safety, quality assurance, and operational compliance requirements.
- Strong communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, POS systems, and operational reporting tools.
- Experience with merchandising, retail promotions, inventory management, and hospitality-driven service models is considered an asset.
- Passion for hospitality, innovation, guest experience, and creating engaging workplace environments.
What’s in it for you?
- Join an award-winning culture. We have been recognized for being a Great Place to Work, in addition to being selected as a FORTUNE Global 500 Company, Best Workplaces Retail & Hospitality, and FORTUNE World’s Most Admired Companies.
- The opportunities with us are endless. As the world’s largest food and support services company, we offer an extensive range of learning and career opportunities for all our associates.
- Health & Safety. The health and safety of our associates, clients and guests has always been our top priority. We have the right processes in place to ensure our teams have the support they need to stay safe, while helping to keep our guests safe.
- Health Benefits. For our eligible associates, we offer comprehensive health, vision, and dental care coverage.
- A Focus on Mental Health and Wellness. Our Mental Health and Well-Being initiative was created to share credible resources with our associates and the communities we serve on a variety of topics, including mental, physical, spiritual, and financial wellbeing. We also have an Employment Assistance Program which provides our associates with access to 24/7 support, resources, and information.
- We are as diverse as our guests. We are as diverse as the people and communities we serve, and we know that’s one of our greatest strengths. We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where people feel respected, supported, and able to grow, with fair opportunities for all. Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) create space for connection, deepen cultural awareness, and build appreciation of diverse perspectives across our teams – strengthening our culture and helping people feel a true sense of belonging.
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