Twilight Cafe Downtown

Scarborough, ON

Twilight Cafe Downtown

Scarborough, ON

food purchasing director

Scarborough, ON (view on map)

Posted 22 days ago

Job Description

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 35 to 44 hours per week
• Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years

Work setting

• Urban area
• Retail business
• Various locations

Tasks

• Organize and maintain inventory
• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Participate in marketing plans and implementation
• Negotiate with clients for catering or use of facilities
• Implement price and credits policies
• Enforce provincial/territorial liquor legislation and regulations
• Ensure health and safety regulations are followed
• Develop and implement marketing strategies
• Determine merchandise and services to be sold
• Determine staffing requirements
• Cost products and services
• Conduct performance reviews
• Balance cash and complete balance sheets, cash reports and related forms
• Manage staff and assign duties
• Study market research and trends to determine consumer demand, potential sales volumes and effect of competitors' operations on sales
• Plan budgets and monitor revenues and expenses
• Resolve issues that may arise, including customer requests, complaints and supply shortages
• Provide customer service
• Negotiate arrangements with suppliers for food and other supplies
• Leading/instructing individuals
• Recruit, hire and supervise staff and/or volunteers
• Determine type of services to be offered and implement operational procedures
• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate daily operations
• Manage events

Supervision

• 5-10 people
• 11-15 people
• 16-20 people
• Staff in various areas of responsibility

Type of service and repair

• Electronic cash register

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS Office
• Electronic mail
• Word processing software
• Spreadsheet
• Electronic scheduler
• Database software
• Accounting software
• Inventory control software
• Point of sale system
• Computerized bookkeeping system

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Vehicle supplied by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Repetitive tasks
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Accurate
• Client focus
• Interpersonal awareness
• Reliability
• Ability to multitask
• Adaptability
• Collaborative
• Analytical
• Creativity
• Efficiency
• Energetic
• Goal-oriented
• Hardworking
• Integrity
• Outgoing
• Positive attitude
• Proactive
• Quick learner
• Time management

Screening questions

• Are you currently a student?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Workplace information

• Hybrid

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Commission
• Gasoline paid
• Gratuities
• Group insurance benefits

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• On-site recreation and activities
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Parking available