Canada Food, Health & Safety Manager - Toronto Blue Jays

LEGENDS

Founded in 2008, Legends is a premium experiences company with six divisions operating worldwide – Global Planning, Global Sales, Global Partnerships, Hospitality, Global Merchandise, and Legends IQ – offering clients and partners a 360-degree data and analytics fueled service solution platform to elevate their brand and execute their vision. Currently, Legends works with marquee clients across business verticals including professional sports; collegiate; attractions; entertainment; and conventions and leisure. We are the industry leaders in designing, planning and realizing exceptional experiences in sports and entertainment. For more information, visit www.Legends.net and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @TheLegendsWay.

The Venue

Legends is thrilled to partner with the Toronto Blue Jays at the Rogers Centre. A role with the Toronto Blue Jays means you will be a part of impacting the fan experience. Our employees are resilient, innovative and thrive in an environment where teamwork, accountability, and empowerment are at the forefront of all of our game days and events.

THE ROLE

This position reports to the General Manager. Training and development for this position will be supported by the Legends’ Regional Loss Prevention and Safety Specialist. This position provides you the opportunity to lead the safety program for Legends. You will act as a coach, trainer, mentor, and enforcer to support the venue level management team at the Rogers Centre.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Strategically develop annual goals regarding safety for venue management team.
• Partner with venue clients to develop and train staff on emergency situation planning.
• Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Plan.
• Identify, develop, and implement improved food and personal safety measurements with venue level management.
• Conduct internal audits that have a focus on personal and food safety, and help the team to effectively execute against company standards and government requirements.
• Train and assist others (managers, regional leaders, etc.) to complete their safety responsibilities.
• Deliver training as required to large and small groups with varying levels of expertise and experience including food safety training, personal safety training for equipment, chemicals, etc. as needed.
• Head of safety committee for F&B for Legends at the Rogers Centre.
• Produce monthly safety bulletin for Legends employees at the Rogers Centre.
• Assist venue with their relationship and partnership with local health department in conjunction with the regional Loss Prevention and Safety Specialist.
• Coordinate, complete, track and report on all incidents including food and beverage related issues, accidents and incidents, etc.
• Manage relationships and communication with applicable food, beverage and occupational safety governing bodies (WSIB, OSHA, etc.).
• Limited lifting beyond computer and accompanying paperwork, but on occasion may need to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, the candidate must be able to perform each essential duty above at the highest levels. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Passion for safety.
• Occupational Health and Safety certification and/or Health and Safety for the Workplace certification, JHSC Part 1&2, Food Handler Certifications, HAACP.
• Calm demeanor in emergency situations.
• Ability to communicate compliance requirements to all levels of the organization.
• Able to maintain confidentiality in matters involving security and/or personnel issues.
• Previous work experience in a fast-paced, solutions-oriented retail or food/beverage organization. Experience in a stadium, food production facility, or convention center considered an asset.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in health and safety in Ontario.
• Food service safety experience in restaurant and/or food service industry required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; a combination of education and job experience will be considered.
• Food Manager Certification required.
• Ability to analyze accident and audit data and create and implement new processes as needed to improve health and safety for all employees and Guests.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Must be flexible to work hours associated with business requirements including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Experience with training and learning and development programs.

COMPENSATION

Competitive salary, commensurate with experience, and a generous benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and RSP plan.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Location: On Site

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear; use hands and fingers, and handle controls. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to stand, walk, and stoop. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Legends is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or genetic information. Legends will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the job application process.