Chef Manager

Compass Group North America; Calgary; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service company in Calgary is seeking a Chef Manager to oversee food preparation and manage team operations. The ideal candidate will have a Red Seal certification and 4 years of culinary experience, along with strong supervisory and communication skills. This role involves menu planning, catering events, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Join us in delivering exceptional dining services.

Qualifications

• Four years of culinary experience and strong supervisory skills.
• Sound knowledge of financial management including controlling costs.
• Creative ability to apply current trendy food items to food service.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all phases of food preparation and menu development.
• Assist with catering and conference events on site.
• Manage food preparation compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Financial management

Excellent communication skills

Catering experience

Team player

Creative food presentation

Ability to work independently

Education

Red Seal culinary certification

Culinary experience (4 years)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)

Job description

Why work with Eurest Dining?

We are a member of Compass Group Canada, the leading food and support Services Company. We provide diverse, innovative dining services to corporate headquarter locations, law firms, manufacturing facilities, distribution centres and call centres. Join our commitment to providing exceptional food service to the best of business and industry.

Job Summary

Now, if you were to come on board as one of our Chef Managers, we’d ask you to do the following for us:

• Participate in all phases of food preparation, menu planning, and development.
• Help with all catering/conference events on site.
• Assist in production, hiring, employee training, staff scheduling, associate supervising, as well as addressing and resolving employee relation issues.
• Ensure positive client relationships and satisfaction.
• Be responsible for directly managing associates.
• Ensure the unit has strict compliance with the Compass Quality Assurance and Health and Safety Program, Occupational Health and Safety Act and WHMIS regulations.
• Ensure Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) standards are followed in the food preparation process.

Think you have what it takes to be our Chef Manager?

We’re committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here’s how we’ll know you’ll be successful in the role.

• Four years of culinary experience and strong supervisory skills, capable of motivating, leading and developing associates.
• Sound knowledge of financial management including the ability to control food and labour costs.
• Creative ability to apply current trendy food items and presentations to food service operations.
• Catering and banquet experience.
• Hard‑working, hands‑on team player.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Willing to accommodate a flexible work schedule.
• Able to work in a fast‑paced environment with changing work priorities.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) and feel comfortable learning new programs.
• The ability to work independently.
• You would be a preferred candidate if you have Red Seal culinary certification.

Compass Group Canada is committed to nurturing a diverse workforce representative of the communities within which we operate. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply.

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