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POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Reporting to the Dean for the Centre for Hospitality and Culinary Arts (CHCA), the Manager, ICC provides leadership to the Inventory Control Centre (ICC) team to ensure that inventory, all food and non-food products, are managed efficiently to support student learning outcomes and effective execution of special events needs for the division. The incumbent manages a team of full-time and part-time unionized staff, oversees data, receiving, production, and invoicing teams, and support the procurement. The incumbent is responsible for effective and efficient production flow, systems, and inventory management to maximize productivity and cost effectiveness for inventory loss and spoilage.

EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Three-year Diploma/Degree from a recognized post-secondary institute in Hotel/Restaurant Management, or Culinary Management and Graduate Certificate (post Diploma) or in a directly related field is required.
• Minimum of seven (7) years’ management and supervisory experience, including experience working within a unionized environment.
• Experience in team leadership, and in ensuring the maximum effectiveness and efficiency of staff and financial resources.
• Project management experience with time management, problem-solving and leadership skills.
• Previous management experience in a restaurant/kitchen fast-paced environment; previous management experience in the receiving function.
• Previous budget and financial management experience in a foodservice operation; knowledge of experience in the purchasing and procurement functions as well as vendor relationship management.
• Scheduling experience in a complex, frequently changing environment.
• Experience working under and knowledge of applicable legislation and regulations (Canada Food Inspection Agency, Agriculture Ontario, HACCP, WHMIS, Food Safety Training, Health and Safety Act, etc.).
• Experience with inventory control and food cost/purchasing software preferred. Experience with multitasking in a fast-paced, changing environment with stakeholders from multiple departments.

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:

• Excellent customer service leadership skills with an ability to respond professionally to last-minute unscheduled requests.
• Excellent conflict resolution and negotiation skills with an ability to interpret proper quantity and quality.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders.
• Demonstrated commitment to uphold the College’s priorities on diversity and equity.

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• Manages the input of recipes into the inventory management software system (Adaco), which determines quantities of food and beverage product needed for all applied learning labs.
• Oversees the generation of production requisitions and SOPs as required.
• Oversees the receiving of products/equipment and ensures staff are meeting the needs for each class/event.
• Manages the flow of all food and beverages through CHCA; from receiving to the labs; production of carts, ensuring staff are coordinating work to deliver required product on time for each class/event. Ensures the team is coordinating the response to product shortages and that backup plans are effectively managed, providing advice and guidance to staff and taking corrective action as needed.
• Provides leadership to the ICC team for overall performance and job satisfaction.
• Recruits both full-time and part-time staff; coordinate training, and coaches’ new hires to ensure their skillsets are in alignment with departmental needs.
• Set ICC departmental policies and procedures. Evaluates the performance of all ICC staff; undertakes performance management as required; provides input to and participates in performance reviews of all ICC staff.
• Responsible for forecasting, budget development and management of approved budgets.
• Manages scheduling to maximize productivity while maintaining budgeted cost.
• Other duties as assigned.