JOB BOARD

DESCRIPTION

We are currently seeking a Café Supervisor to further support our busy location at 149 Ontario Street, Stratford. The position reports to the Café Manager. The successful applicant will be in a direct support role to the Manager, responsible for all aspects of Café operation. A commitment and passion for customer service is critical.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervising daily operations
• Assist the Café Manager with interviewing, hiring, training, of new employees
• Mentoring and Lead by example philosophy and practice that will retain and develop the team
• Maintain a positive work environment
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement
• Preparing work schedules and assigning specific duties
• Maintaining of customer service and Café cleanliness standards
• Financial performance and accountability
• Ordering supplies and maintaining inventory controls
• Managing customer concerns and responses
• Being an Ambassador for all company products and practices

QUALIFICATIONS

• Barista experience preferred
• University degree or College Diploma – Business, Hospitality, Food Service preferred
• Minimum five years experience in a related position, at least two of those in a Supervisory or higher capacity
• Financial Aptitude – Able to use financial data to analyze, adjust, and make the best possible decisions for the business. Demonstrated full P&L accountability.
• Experienced in ordering, receiving, inventory, and shrink controls
• Experience that ensures scheduling practices are appropriate to business levels
• Store Merchandising experience and proven ability to drive sales culture
• Computer skills including aptitude in key Microsoft Office applications – excel, word, powerpoint
• Ability to work in a Team environment
• Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and proven multi-tasking ability
• Willingness to accept the most effective role
• Ability to lead and inspire with the confidence to make decisions

Locations:

• STRATFORD, 149 Ontario Street, Stratford, ON.

Candidates must be legally employable in Canada to be considered Balzac’s is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Balzac’s will provide reasonable accommodation in compliance with AODA when notified by a candidate that accommodation due to a disability is required for the interview process. Apply with Resume and Cover Letter to: careers@balzacs.com

DESCRIPTION

Reporting to the Vice President of Sales, the Senior Business Development Manager is accountable for Customer Planning & Business Development. Overseeing all Retail & Ecommerce customer channels combined with Broker Management. The focus is to develop sales and expand distribution Nationally to achieve Balzac’s volume, gross sales, net sales, trade, and profitability objectives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leads our broker, develops our retail and Ecommerce business to achieve sales, trade, and profit targets.
• Customer focused by working with Retail, Ecommerce, Broker and/or Partners to execute sales and trade strategies.
• Plans, executes, and measures by customer Joint Business Plans.
• Leads, develops, and executes business building opportunities.
• Forecasting, Trade & Volume spend management.
• Analyzes and tracks sales growth, distribution, competition, and sales strategies to develop and deliver customer solutions.
• Initiates, develops, and executes business building opportunities.
• Active team member in Sales Business Planning.
• Attends sales meetings, Retail & Ecommerce broker/customer meetings, trade shows, and conferences (as required).
• Additional duties and special projects as determined by the VP Sales.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Hybrid work arrangement – this position primarily works in an office setting but may be permitted to work remotely due to public health recommendations and office safety protocols, as assessed on case-by-case basis.
• Evenings, weekends, and some overtime hours to accommodate business demands and position requirements may be required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5 years of Major retail experience preferably within CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods) industry.
• Preferred experience with managing a broker and selling to major retailers
• Required Undergraduate Degree or College Diploma.

KEY CANDIDATE COMPETENCIES:

• Effective communication and presentations skills, both written and oral.
• Critical thinker, analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Business acumen and effective negotiation skills.
• Solution and results oriented.
• Collaboration- Ability to work in a cross-functional team selling environment.
• Understanding of Nielsen/Consumer/Category to action key insight opportunities.
• Ability to prioritize workload with minimal supervision in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.

Candidates must be legally employable in Canada to be considered Balzac’s is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Balzac’s will provide reasonable accommodation in compliance with AODA when notified by a candidate that accommodation due to a disability is required for the interview process. Apply with Resume and Cover Letter to: careers@balzacs.com

DESCRIPTION

Balzac’s Coffee Roasters opened in 1996 and now features seventeen locations. Our focus is simple – to serve an exceptional product in a beautiful environment. Each of our locations has been carefully selected for its historic significance and character. Rich in detail and vintage ephemera, Balzac’s Cafes are perfect venues to delve into a good book, catch up with an old friend, or just simply enjoy a delicious cup of coffee and a sweet treat. We are currently seeking a Barista with full-time availability (including evenings, weekends, and holidays).The position reports to the Café Manager, RYERSON IMAGE ARTS. Previous Barista experience is an asset, but we are willing to train. A commitment and passion for customer service is critical.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Customer Service
• Order Preparation
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Strong work ethic, keep the Café clean
• Maintain a positive work environment
• Maintaining of customer service and Café cleanliness standards
• Being an Ambassador for all company products and practices

QUALIFICATIONS

• Barista experience preferred but not required
• Previous employment in customer service preferred
• Ability to work in a Team environment
• Willingness to accept the most effective role

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Ability to work standing up for 8 hour shifts.
• Ability on occasion to lift up to 25lbs. unassisted and carry as required
• Ability to lift and turn throughout the shift
• Ability to twist, turn, reach and work above shoulder level.

Candidates must be legally employable in Canada to be considered

Working Schedule:

• Full-time, day shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Locations:

• RYERSON IMAGE ARTS, 122 Bond Street Toronto, ON.
• MARKET STREET, 10 Market Street, Toronto, ON.

Balzac’s is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Balzac’s will provide reasonable accommodation in compliance with AODA when notified by a candidate that accommodation due to a disability is required for the interview process. Apply with Resume and Cover Letter to: careers@balzacs.com

DESCRIPTION

The Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for preparing and delivering customized, meaningful financial metrics, reports, and analysis to provide strategic insight to divisional leaders and Balzac’s Coffee Ltd. as a whole. This role is a key contributor to explaining monthly financial performance and deviations from budget while also providing insight into financial trends and making recommendations to financial forecasts, enabling the business to make informed decisions. Working alongside senior business leaders the job incumbent assists in pricing analysis and costing decisions by being attuned to market price fluctuations and providing robust margin analysis. As a skilled presenter, the job incumbent will transform complex data and information into meaningful recommendations and explanations to senior business leaders. As an innovative, technologically proficient, and experienced professional, the Senior Financial Analyst will proactively review and improve internal reporting systems and processes to streamline data collection and improve the quality of financial analytics for the entire Balzac’s leadership team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform detailed financial analysis and follow-up on division and department monthly performance and variances to budget related to sales, gross-margin, and price/volume/mix analysis.
• Assist the Controller in preparing a monthly financial reporting package by providing pertinent analytical and comprehensive executive level explanatory information regarding Key Performance Indicator (KPI) targets and, key metrics like price/volume/mix and gross margin analysis.
• Work closely with Director of Finance, Controller, other senior leaders, and divisional leaders to provide financial modeling and analysis to assist in preparing budgets, projections, costing decisions, and strategic plans for Balzac’s Coffee Ltd. and Divisions; responding, at times, to ad-hoc requests.
• In coordination with divisional leaders, develop detailed sales build-up by product category and/or location and monthly phasing of sales ensuring appropriate margin flow through.
• Assisting the Director of Finance, drive an efficient, effective, and comprehensive process for developing financial and budgeting plans and analysis that links to the strategic objectives.
• Lead and manage projects to implement new financial system functionality and processes.
• Develop visualization/graphical mastery and dashboarding solutions that transform “mountains of data” into visualizations that provoke action and drive decision making.
• Assist in month end close processes, where needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Three (3) to five (5) years’ experience as a financial analyst or similar role with extensive budget/forecast experience required.
• Degree in Business with a concentration in accounting/finance or another related field is required.
• Recently completed CPA professional designation or working towards the completion of CPA, preferred.
• Experience with business analytical software such as PowerBI or Tableau, an asset.

KEY CANDIDATE COMPETENCIES

• Sound knowledge of and some experience with inventory costing.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint (designing, building, and maintaining files), and business analytical software skills.
• Capable of analyzing and resolving complex questions related to financial statements.
• Adept at researching, investigating, and analyzing numerical information in order to project financial outcomes.
• Ability to clearly and professionally present financial data to various levels of management.
• Possess robust knowledge of finance, business administration and economics.
• Highly proactive and action oriented with a willingness to drive improvements and change.
• The ability to think outside the box in relation to process improvement and data integrity.

Working Conditions

• Hybrid work arrangement – this position primarily works in an office setting but may be permitted to work remotely due to public health recommendations and office safety protocols, as assessed on case-by-case basis.
• Evenings, weekends, and some overtime hours to accommodate business demands and position requirements may be required.

Candidates must be legally employable in Canada to be considered

Locations:

• Head Office, 675 Tradewind Drive, Unit 4, Ancaster, ON L9G 4V5

Balzac’s is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Balzac’s will provide reasonable accommodation in compliance with AODA when notified by a candidate that accommodation due to a disability is required for the interview process. Apply with Resume and Cover Letter to: careers@balzacs.com

DESCRIPTION

Balzac’s Coffee Roasters opened in 1996 and now features seventeen locations. Our focus is simple – to serve an exceptional product in a beautiful environment. Each of our locations has been carefully selected for its historic significance and character. Rich in detail and vintage ephemera, Balzac’s Cafes are perfect venues to delve into a good book, catch up with an old friend, or just simply enjoy a delicious cup of coffee and a sweet treat. The position reports to the Café Manager, UP Express. Previous Barista experience is an asset, but we are willing to train. A commitment and passion for customer service is critical.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Customer Service
• Order Preparation
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Strong work ethic, keep the Café clean
• Maintain a positive work environment
• Maintaining of customer service and Café cleanliness standards
• Being an Ambassador for all company products and practices

QUALIFICATIONS

• Barista experience preferred but not required
• Previous employment in customer service preferred
• Ability to work in a Team environment
• Willingness to accept the most effective role

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Ability to work standing up for 8 hour shifts.
• Ability on occasion to lift up to 25lbs. unassisted and carry as required
• Ability to lift and turn throughout the shift
• Ability to twist, turn, reach and work above shoulder level.

Candidates must be legally employable in Canada to be considered

Locations:

• UP Express Platform at Union Station. 7 Station Street, the Path, Skywalk, Toronto, ON.

Balzac’s is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Balzac’s will provide reasonable accommodation in compliance with AODA when notified by a candidate that accommodation due to a disability is required for the interview process. Apply with Resume and Cover Letter to: careers@balzacs.com

DESCRIPTION

Balzac’s Coffee Roasters opened in 1996 and now features seventeen locations as well as a wholesale division. Our focus is simple – to serve an exceptional product in a beautiful environment. Each of our locations has been carefully selected for its historic significance and character. Rich in detail and vintage ephemera, Balzac’s Cafes are perfect venues to delve into a good book, catch up with an old friend, or just simply enjoy a delicious cup of coffee and a sweet treat. We are currently seeking a Barista with full-time availability (including evenings, weekends, and holidays). The position reports to the Café Manager. Previous Barista experience is preferred, but we are willing to train. A commitment and passion for customer service is critical.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Customer Service
• Order Preparation
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Strong work ethic, keep the Café clean
• Maintain a positive work environment
• Maintaining of customer service and Café cleanliness standards
• Being an Ambassador for all company products and practices

QUALIFICATIONS

• Barista experience preferred but not required
• Previous employment in customer service preferred
• Ability to work in a Team environment
• Willingness to accept the most effective role
• Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
• Ability to work standing up for 8 hour shifts.
• Ability on occasion to lift up to 25lbs. unassisted and carry as required
• Ability to lift and turn throughout the shift
• Ability to twist, turn, reach and work above shoulder level.

Candidates must be legally employable in Canada to be considered for employment. Safe Food Handlers Certification would be an asset.

Working Schedule:

• Full-time, day shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Locations:

• KLEINBURG, 10499 Islington Ave Kleinburg, ON
• STRATFORD, 149 Ontario St, Stratford, ON N5A 3H1

Balzac’s is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Balzac’s will provide reasonable accommodation in compliance with AODA when notified by a candidate that accommodation due to a disability is required for the interview process. Apply with Resume and Cover Letter to: careers@balzacs.com

DESCRIPTION

Balzac’s Coffee Roasters opened in 1996 and now features seventeen locations as well as a wholesale division. Our focus is simple – to serve an exceptional product in a beautiful environment. Each of our locations has been carefully selected for its historic significance and character. Rich in detail and vintage ephemera, Balzac’s Cafes are perfect venues to delve into a good book, catch up with an old friend, or just simply enjoy a delicious cup of coffee and a sweet treat. We are currently seeking a Barista with full-time availability (including evenings, weekends, and holidays). The position reports to the Café Manager. Previous Barista experience is preferred, but we are willing to train. A commitment and passion for customer service is critical.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Customer Service
• Order Preparation
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Strong work ethic, keep the Café clean
• Maintain a positive work environment
• Maintaining of customer service and Café cleanliness standards
• Being an Ambassador for all company products and practices

QUALIFICATIONS

• Barista experience preferred but not required
• Previous employment in customer service preferred
• Ability to work in a Team environment
• Willingness to accept the most effective role
• Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
• Ability to work standing up for 8 hour shifts.
• Ability on occasion to lift up to 25lbs. unassisted and carry as required
• Ability to lift and turn throughout the shift
• Ability to twist, turn, reach and work above shoulder level.

Candidates must be legally employable in Canada to be considered for employment. Safe Food Handlers Certification would be an asset.

Working Schedule:

• Full-time and part-time, day shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Locations:

• Various café locations, please indicate which café you are applying for.

Balzac’s is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Balzac’s will provide reasonable accommodation in compliance with AODA when notified by a candidate that accommodation due to a disability is required for the interview process. Apply with Resume and Cover Letter to: careers@balzacs.com