5 Restaurant-Food Service jobs

Location  San josé de Chiquitos, Bolivia Start Date  Apr - Jun 2018 (flexible) Length of Placement  12 Months Language Requirements   Spanish Please submit a Spanish Resume and Statement of Interest Open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada only The Volunteer’s Role   Escuela Taller de la Chiquitanía is a project that focused on providing vocational training to young people from la Chiquitania area in Santa Cruz, in fields related to the enhancement of cultural heritage such as, construction, handicrafts, tourism, and others that contribute to the sustainable development of the region. The project is aimed specifically at young men and women between the ages of 16 and 25 who have abandoned their studies and do not have opportunities to continue in the formal educational system. These strudents are at risk of social and labour exclusion of the municipalities of the Chiquitania. Student recruitment focuses on those communities near the headwaters municipalities. Escuela Taller students are trained in the following professions and specialties: Masonry Restoration, Archaeology, Traditional Crafts, Personal Property, Restoration Carpentry, Electrical and Plumbing installations, Chiquitina Gastronomy (Culinary Arts-food and nutrition), Gardening and Landscaping, Metals and Tourism Services (Tourism). Now, the proposal is to decentralize the workshops to be implemented in all municipalities in the region, depending on the real needs and potential of each of the people. Since the 2017, two productive workshops were opened: specialized carpentry and culinary arts, the latter including the opening of a restaurant. At this moment a pilot model is being implemented. We are now looking for someone like you, a professional in restaurant management and culinary business to advise and support in the implementation and management of bars and restaurants. This role has an emphasis on customer service and culinary innovation is certainly on the menu. As a volunteer, your role will be: - To develop a business model for a restaurant. - To implement and support in the implementation of the restaurant business model. - To develop an educational entrepreneurship unit for the gastronomy/culinary arts students so they can establish their own business. - To develop an educational entrepreneurship unit for the gastronomy/culinary arts students so they can establish their own business. - To implement the entrepreneurship guide/workshop and train the trainers to continue the provision of this service. Essential Academic Qualifications: A degree in Culinary Arts Business/ Culinary Arts, and experience in the administration of restaurants or in other relevant areas Essential Professional Background: - Demonstrated working experience in setting up and managing a restaurant, bar or other gastronomy business - Working experience or solid knowledge on developing innovative menus and concepts for bars and restaurants. - Working experience with youth. Support Package - Modest monthly living allowance (varies depending country) - Accommodation while in placement - Return airfare and visa/work permit costs - Cost of required vaccinations, antimalarial medication and health insurance - Pre-departure training and in-country orientation - Travel and accommodation for reintegration debriefing weekend - Modest support for accompanying partners and dependents going on placement with you for 12 months or longer (Return flight, emergency medical insurance, vaccinations) - Access to Employee Assistance Program while in placement and upon return - Cuso International assessment day (Candidates must cover the first $200 of the most cost-effective travel expenses and all accommodation costs). - Travel and accommodation for the five-day pre-departure training course and for in-country orientation - Bonus: Additional return flight home or cash in lieu after 12 months of service for volunteers who extend for another 6 months

We’re an elite team that is passionate about hiring the best, and developing our people to their highest potential. We are known for creating leaders at every level, and in every area of our organization. If you’re ready to work with the highest performing and fastest growing restaurant collective in Canada, this is your moment! Why work for us? We are: A Platinum member of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies A Top Employer for Young People One of Canada’s 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures Passionate about developing our people through our advanced in-house programs such as Cactus University and our Mentorship Program Able to offer flexible work hours and consistent scheduling FUN! Get to know us, visit www.cactusclubcafe.com/careers Who you are: A team player with an amazing work ethic Professional, principled and positive Driven and entrepreneurial Continually elevating and innovating what you do Fun, ambitious and passionate about the customer-service Openings in various Lower Mainland locations

We are currently recruiting for a full-time Administrative Assistant to support our national head office in Vancouver. The successful candidate will be a welcoming and friendly individual who is mature, organized and has exceptional customer service skills. Responsibilities of this position include: Meet and greet all visitors to the Head Office. Answer main Head Office phone line, screen incoming calls, transfer calls to the appropriate department and/or person and take messages when required Monitor and review emails that come through reception@cactusclubcafe.com on a daily basis. Redirect to the appropriate Head Office department to ensure timely responses Sort all mail, fax, and courier packages; incoming and outgoing to/from the office Act as the in-house travel consultant. Manage all travel requests for Operations, Restaurant Management, and Head Office team members as requested Monitor office equipment in the Head Office, arrange for any deficiencies to be fixed and maintain office inventory to ensure offices supplies are on hand when needed Compile, prep and send store packages weekly Other duties as assigned Qualifications and Attributes: Experience in an administrative role is an asset Post-secondary education is a highly valued asset Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, excel) and Google Applications (Gmail, Calendar) Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong organizational skills and detail oriented A customer service focus and ability to forge strong working relationships Works well independently and as part of a team A high level of professionalism, entrepreneurial spirit and “can-do” attitude

The North West Company (NWC) is hiring Food Service Managers for their Northern and NorthMart stores. Food Service Managers effectively manage and operate a NWC Food Service operation, maximizing profit and provide an equitable return on investments. In addition to our newly developed Home Meal Replacement (HMR) food platforms, we operate the following franchises in a number of store locations: Tim Horton’s, Pizza Hut, KFC, and Burger King. Ready to embrace your direction? Joining NWC gives you the opportunity for growth and development throughout the company, a competitive salary and benefits package, and to be part of a dynamic and diverse culture.  You must be able to re-locate to remote regions in Northern Canada. You receive benefits such as subsidized housing and food allowance, paid vacation travel, bonus and profit sharing opportunities, ability to bank what you earn and more! We even have, and encourage, employment opportunities for spouses. NWC is a leading retailer to under-served rural communities and urban neighbourhood markets in the following regions: Northern Canada, Western Canada, rural Alaska, the South Pacific islands, and the Caribbean. Our stores offer a broad range of products and services with an emphasis on food. Our value offer is to be the best local shopping choice for everyday household and local lifestyle needs. Check out northwest.ca for more information. Go North. Your Role Ensure appropriate merchandise is ordered and properly presented to maximize sales and profits; Control labour and overhead costs; Ensure appropriate inventory levels to maximize sales, inventory turns, and return on investment; Drive sales through promotional offerings; Ensure store policies and procedures are communicated to department employees; Estimate and order ingredients and supplies, ensure food service quality control, and maintain records of stock, repairs, sales, and wastage; Supervise and check assembly of trays and delivery of food; Establish methods to meet work schedules and train staff on job duties, sanitation, and safety procedures; Supervise and co-ordinate activities of preparation and food portioning; Provide a pleasant dining experience, build customer report, and effectively resolve customer concerns; and Ensure department cleanliness and maintenance. Job Requirements Desired Skills & Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years’ related experience in a food service environment in a management role; Proven experience in all aspects of customer service and people management; Strong working knowledge of hospitality principles, methods, practices, and techniques; Excellent ability to multi-task and memorize orders; Ability to supervise employees, including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling duties; Fantastic leadership skills and driven to deliver a great dining experience for our customers; Highly motivated with a passion to bring our communities products and services to live better; Demonstrated knowledge of product, service, quality, equipment, and operations standards; Effective issues management skills and outstanding ability to converse with employees and customers. You’re a “people-person”; Ability to work independently and with a team; and Able to remain calm and effective under pressure. Positions will be advertised externally; however internal candidates will receive first consideration based on qualifications. NWC employees are encouraged to bring forward applications of external candidates that meet the qualifications of this position. NOTE: If an existing employee is selected for a posted position they will be required to remain in that position a minimum of one year prior to applying for other posted positions unless authorized by their current supervisor. New employees to the company must also remain in their position a minimum of one year prior to applying for posted positions unless authorized by their supervisor. A competitive salary is being offered along with opportunities to learn, develop and advance throughout the organization. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.