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About Spark

TELUS Spark Science Centre (Spark), a registerededucational charity, exists to entertain and inspire people of all ages throughcreative encounters with science, engineering, technology, math andart. Spark exists to lift people up with the power of curiosity throughcreative encounters with science!  

Calgary's science centre is a pioneer in scienceentertainment and programming, with roots dating back to 1967. Home to one ofWestern Canada's largest dome theatre, the Digital Immersion Gallery, VRexperiences, and innovative spaces like Steven's Lab, where interactiveexperiments unfold before your eyes. From the robot-dog Flint to Canada's firstrobot-coa5ter, R05iE, and a 15-acre park surrounding the science of thedeveloping brain, Spark is a hub for creative encounters. 

 Position Overview

The Chef-Food Services reports directly to Manager, Foodand Beverage. Chef-Food Services is responsible for plan and direct of foodproduction in Food Services operation, training of staff, inventory and costcontrol, and scheduling, working directly with Food and Beverage Manager whileachieving the required outcomes with time spans of up to 1 year.

 Key Responsibilities

         Maintaina strong team of employees focused on a high level of professional service andguest satisfaction.

         Workclosely and collaboratively with Food and Beverage Manager to meet objectives,anticipate challenges, and ensure health and safety standards are adheredto. 

         Dayto day management of the kitchen operation for Eatery and catering events.Includes providing direction and leadership.

         Collectingfeedback from staff, guests and suppliers, providing input regarding ongoingplans, directions, sales goals, targets and strategies for food services. 

         Ensurethe delivery of optimal results against appropriate financial and associatedperformance metrics. Understand food costs and effective inventory controlensuring high quality and value of food products are readily available , withinbudgeted guidelines

         Maintaintargeted food costs and labor cost, ensure effective utilization of staffproductivity

         Ongoingmenu development, planning and costing for Eatery and catering events inrelation to industry trends and guest feedback.

         Ensurepersonal and team activities are aligned with business and strategic goals ofSpark as a whole.

         Modelhigh performance, flexibility and kindness in a rapidly changing growthenvironment.

         Otherduties as required and assigned.

Qualifications & Knowledge

         Aminimum of 5 years' experience in culinary, food and beverage, or relatedprofessional operation with high volume food production and banquet background

          Aminimum of 3 years' experience in a supervisory position.

         Asolid understanding of sales, budgets, labour and inventory controls.

         Anactive listener who is also a confident, articulate, concise, factual andintuitive communicator able to communicate at multiple levels as needed, bothinternally and externally.

         Abilityto maintain professionalism, control, and composure in difficult and stressfulsituations.

         Demonstratedability to organize efficient work schedules, delegate tasks and workeffectively under pressure to achieve objectives.

         Flexiblework schedule, requiring attendance to events and functions after normalbusiness hours on occasion.

         Aninspiring and compassionate leader who cultivates a culture of high performancearound them.

         Strongethics and ability to manage confidential data.

         Aproven track record of adding value to an organization's culture andinitiatives.

         Apositive attitude!

         Desireto work on a high performing team with a continuous upgrading culture toachieve high impact results. Fluidity and a desire to work hard and grow areessential.

         Ahigh degree of creativity with the ability to leave your ego at the door.

         Willingnessto learn and adapt to change.

         Aclear criminal background check is required.

 We thank all applicants for their interest. Onlythose selected for an interview will be contacted. 

Don't meet every single requirement? Studieshave shown that women, people of colour, and persons with disabilities are lesslikely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Spark,we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace so if you areexcited about this role please apply! An excitement and passion for science cango a long way here so you may be just the right candidate for this or otherroles at Spark.