Camp Kitchen Chef Manager — 20/10 Rotation, Meals & Lodging

ATCO; Canada; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

ATCO Structures & Logistics is seeking a Chef Manager for a remote Ontario camp. You will lead daily kitchen operations, create menus, order products, and manage food services to the highest standards while controlling costs.

You will supervise kitchen, housekeeping, and front desk staff, ensuring health and safety, inventory control, and on-time meal service. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have a Culinary Red Seal Certification
• Must have a Valid Advanced Food Safe Certificate
• 7–10 years culinary experience, including 3–5 years managing high-volume camp kitchens
• Valid CSTS and First Aid certifications
• Professional oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and leadership abilities
• Ability to supervise and work effectively with kitchen staff
• Capable of prioritizing tasks and multitasking
• Works well under pressure
• Effective problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Manage food services in strict compliance with ATCO Frontec Service Management Guides.
• Ensure all meals are prepared and served to the highest standards while maintaining cost control and effective product usage.
• Ensure compliance with the Contract Scope of Work and approved budgets across food services, housekeeping, and front desk operations.
• Create and plan menus appropriate to the clientele and lodge population.
• Participate in the preparation of all meals to be served at designated times.
• Maintain inventory control to ensure proper minimum stock levels for food, housekeeping, and front desk supplies.
• Order supplies and products in accordance with camp capacity and population.
• Oversee kitchen, housekeeping, and front desk staff to ensure duties are performed professionally, efficiently, and on schedule.
• Assign duties, responsibilities, and work areas to ensure efficient service delivery across all departments.
• Train and monitor employees in food preparation, customer service, sanitation, safety, and operational procedures.
• Ensure all Health and Safety procedures are followed in food services, housekeeping, and front desk operations.
• Inspect facilities, guest areas, and equipment to ensure cleanliness, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain cleanliness and presentation standards in kitchens, dining areas, guest rooms, common areas, and front desk spaces.
• Oversee customer relations and ensure excellent service standards across all lodge departments.
• Set a positive example in customer service, leadership, and work ethic.
• Perform various other duties as assigned by management from time to time.

Skills

Culinary leadership

High-volume kitchen

Food safety

Communication skills

Team supervision

Education

Culinary Red Seal Certification

Advanced Food Safe Certificate

Job description

ATCO Structures & Logistics is seeking a Chef Manager for a remote Ontario camp. You will lead daily kitchen operations, create menus, order products, and manage food services to the highest standards while controlling costs.

You will supervise kitchen, housekeeping, and front desk staff, ensuring health and safety, inventory control, and on-time meal service. Strong leadership and communication are essential.