Business Operations Specialist – Optimum Control Halifax

  • Full-time

Company Description

Our Business Operations Department is expanding!  We are looking for a driven, dedicated, organized, and an excited individual who is looking to grow alongside our team as we expand to Nova Scotia.

POSITION SUMMARY

Working with the Business Operations team, predominantly with Optimum Control, to configure, implement and maintain OC for food and beverage inventories within Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality and partner locations.

Job Description

  • Co-ordinate the configuration, preparation, training, implementation and on-going maintenance of Optimum Control
  • Co-ordinate on-site inventory with back of house (BOH) and front of house (FOH) management teams in alignment with O&B fiscal practices
  • Create new inventory items, preps and products in Optimum Control
  • Assist to develop training materials and update as necessary based on software updates or end user feedback
  • Assist in the creation and deployment of training sessions for new users of Optimum Control
  • Work with onsite management to develop their teams into proficient users of Optimum Control
  • Assist location managers in compiling POS & inventory data
  • Assist in the day to day entry of Front of House and Back of House invoices for various locations 
  • Assist onsite management teams with troubleshooting errors and inconsistencies
  • Analyze month end submissions with the OC Team, and review with onsite management teams
  • Review prices of items across all entities to ensure consistency and accuracy in alignment with negotiated contracts and partnerships
  • Periodically review items, case sizes and conversion to ensure accuracy
  • Identify areas of opportunity to improve efficiencies of operations for the end users of Optimum Control
  • Ongoing support, remotely or onsite, when required
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • Professional verbal and written communication
  • Organizational and logistics skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Problem solving and Proactive critical thinking
  • Data analysis and team oriented
  • Flexibility to shift priorities and focus within a work day to accommodate supporting our onsite staff required
  • Ability to manage your time and work at times independently & occasionally outside regular working hours

Additional Information

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

  • Minimum 2-3 years working experience in a Leadership and Management position in a restaurant or event/catering operation
  • Experience working with inventory management software and forecasting strategies
  • End user experience working with Point of Sale and Inventory Control Systems software
  • Experience with ordering practices of food and beverage items
  • Experience performing inventory counts & troubleshooting variances of food & beverage, as well as dry goods
  • Knowledge of basic accounting principles recommended
  • Practical working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

** We thank all applicants for their interest in Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality; however, only suitable candidates will be contacted to continue the application process. **