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About the Role
This is a posting for an existing job vacancy. Availability is required Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with flexibility for varying schedules based on operational needs.
Responsibilities
- Lead all culinary operations across Executive Dining, Catering, Café, Retail, Grab-and-Go, and Micro Market programs.
- Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing culinary team through coaching, training, performance management, and succession planning.
- Conduct daily team huddles and allergen briefings to ensure all staff are knowledgeable on menu offerings, dietary requirements, and service expectations.
- Develop innovative, high-quality menus that reflect current culinary trends, seasonal ingredients, Healthy Eating Guidelines, and specialized dietary needs.
- Collaborate directly with kitchen teams in daily food preparation and execution to ensure exceptional food quality, consistency, and presentation.
- Establish and maintain standardized recipes, portion controls, and plating specifications.
- Lead culinary execution for corporate catering, executive dining programs, VIP events, and special functions.
- Develop strong client relationships and ensure overall satisfaction with food quality, service delivery, and event execution.
- Manage kitchen budgets, menu costing, procurement, inventory controls, and waste reduction initiatives to achieve financial targets.
- Oversee the maintenance, sanitation, and proper operation of all kitchen equipment and facilities.
- Ensure strict compliance with Compass Quality Assurance, HACCP, Public Health regulations, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and WHMIS requirements.
- Coordinate workplace inspections, staff safety training, and incident reporting while maintaining accurate operational and food safety records.
Requirements
- 7+ years of culinary leadership experience within high-volume hospitality, fine dining, premium catering, or corporate food service environments.
- Proven leadership experience managing and developing diverse culinary teams in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong experience leading executive dining, large-scale catering, retail food operations, and special events.
- Creative ability to incorporate current food trends, innovative menu concepts, and contemporary presentation styles into culinary programs.
- Passion for delivering exceptional food quality, guest experiences, and customer service.
- Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting, menu costing, inventory management, purchasing, and food cost controls.
- Knowledge of HACCP principles, food safety regulations, WHMIS, workplace safety standards, and quality assurance programs.
- Excellent client relationship management, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook), POS systems, and inventory management software.
- Flexible to work evenings and weekends as required to support catering events and business needs.
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel between locations when required.
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
Skills
- Culinary leadership
- Team management
- Menu development
- Food preparation
- Budget management
- Inventory control
- HACCP
- Food safety
- WHMIS
- Microsoft Office Suite
- POS systems
- Inventory management software
- Client relationship management
- Communication
- Stakeholder engagement
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 7+ years
Education Level
- Red Seal Journeyman Certification
- Culinary Arts Diploma
- Equivalent professional culinary training
- Valid Food Handler/ServSafe certification
- First Aid certification (asset)
Salary/Compensations
- $75,000 - $80,000
Benefits
- Group benefits
- Employer RRSP contributions
- Discretionary bonus or incentive programs
About the Company
- We are committed to offering competitive compensation and comply with all applicable pay transparency legislation.
- Further details regarding our total rewards program will be shared by the Talent Acquisition team during the hiring process.
- Canadian work experience is not a requirement for this role.
- Artificial intelligence–based tools may be used at certain stages of the recruitment and applicant screening process.