Campus Dining Chef Manager — Lead Menus & Teams

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Dexterra Group is seeking a hands-on Chef Manager to lead a university campus dining operation. You will shape the dining experience through innovative menus, engaging concepts, catering events, and exceptional hospitality.

You will supervise the culinary team, build client relationships, and ensure operational, financial, and food safety excellence across the business. This role suits a chef who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys creating memorable food experiences, and takes pride in

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive culinary leadership experience within hospitality, catering, campus dining, or high-volume food service environments.
• Experience in menu planning, production management, menu costing, and recipe development.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop high-performing teams.
• Strong understanding of food safety, sanitation, HACCP, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead all day-to-day culinary operations, ensuring exceptional food quality, consistency, presentation, and service.
• Develop and execute menus, daily features, promotions, and food concepts that keep the program fresh and relevant.
• Provide visible, hands-on leadership during service periods and special events.
• Recruit, coach, train, and develop team members while fostering a positive and accountable workplace culture.
• Oversee catering services and special events from planning through execution.
• Manage food costs, labour, purchasing, inventory, and waste within established targets.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu planning

Cost control

Team development

Food safety

Client relations

Excel software

Education

Red Seal certification

Culinary diploma

HACCP certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

Dexterra Group is seeking a hands-on Chef Manager to lead a university campus dining operation. You will shape the dining experience through innovative menus, engaging concepts, catering events, and exceptional hospitality.

You will supervise the culinary team, build client relationships, and ensure operational, financial, and food safety excellence across the business. This role suits a chef who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys creating memorable food experiences, and takes pride in