Chef Manager

Dexterra; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health and dental benefits

Travel time paid

Job summary

Dexterra Group operates a remote Horizon North camp kitchen and seeks a Chef Manager to lead day-to-day operations, menu planning, and staff training. This safety-sensitive role requires HACCP compliance and a strong hospitality background to deliver high-quality meals in a remote lodge setting.

You will supervise kitchen staff, manage inventories, and apply FOODSAFE/ HACCP standards while maintaining efficient labor and wage controls. Experience with large-scale catering is essential.

Qualifications

• Journeyperson Red Seal certification or interprovincial equivalent.
• SafeCheck advanced food safety certification or HACCP certification.
• At least 10 years in hospitality/food service industry.
• At least 10 years as a Chef in hotels, resorts, restaurants or remote lodges.
• Proficient in menu costing, recipe cards, and wage control.
• Experience leading large kitchen teams and high-volume service.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations and staff rostering.
• Order ingredients, plan menus, and ensure HACCP standards.
• Train, develop, and mentor kitchen staff.
• Ensure FOODSAFE and HACCP compliance and safety guidelines.
• Manage inventory, labour, and cost controls; maintain quality.
• Serve clients and staff with professional, personable service.

Skills

Leadership

Menu planning

High-volume kitchen

Staff training

Costing & wage control

Live cooking

Education

Journeyperson Red Seal

Food Safety - SafeCheck / HACCP certifications

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

GFS

Outlook

Job description

WHO ARE WE?
We've been serving Canadian clients for over 75 years. The companies that began independently and now form Dexterra Group have an outstanding record of supporting the infrastructure and built assets that play a vital role in our society and helping our clients achieve higher performance and productivity. Powered by passionate people, we bring the right teams with the right skills together – offering both experience and regional expertise so companies can operate their day to day, confidently and successfully.

Job Description

WHAT’S THE JOB?
Based at ourremote Horizon North camp atLac De Gras, NWT, the regular shift for this position is 14 days on and 7 days off, with 12-hour workdays. Transportation is provided to site.

As aChef Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the day to day operation of the kitchen; ordering food ingredients and planning menu, including other responsibilities such as assisting with the preparation, serving, and control of cooked and uncooked food, training of staff and ensuring that staff follows prescribed Horizon North Food Safety protocol.

This position is safety sensitive and requires drug and alcohol testing and a fitness assessment, as a condition of employment.

Your work will include:

• Prepare, present, design, and serve high quality rotational menus
• Supervise all kitchen staff’s productivity and compliance with Horizon North policies and procedures including health, safety, and quality
• Lead in the training, developing, and mentoring of employees
• Ensure all foods are prepared using FOODSAFE and Hazard Analysis of Critical Control Points (HACCP) methods, and in accordance with Horizon North safety guidelines
• Ensure all labour and chemical resources are used effectively and efficiently
• Serve clients and staff in a personable and professional manner
• Use knowledge and understanding of dietary restrictions; allergies, vegan, and vegetarian in meal planning and preparation
• Conduct inventory on a bi-weekly basis
• Ensure maintenance issues related to any equipment are communicated to the Manager and maintenance personnel as soon as possible

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Extended health and dental benefits that are fully covered.
• Travel time is paid.
• Whereas other companies are downsizing, we are growing!
• Be #1 on day 1 by joining an industry leader.
• You’re aJourneypersonor have an interprovincial Red Seal Certificate
• You have SafeCheck advanced food safety certification or HACCP certification
• You have at least 10 years’ experience in the hospitality / food service industry
• You have at least 10 years’ experience as a Chef in hotels, resorts, restaurants and/or remote lodge, with the cooking competency and knowledge of international and domestic cuisines
• You have knowledge of computer programs (Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, GFS, Outlook)
• You have extensive knowledge of menu costing, recipe cards implementation and wage control
• You have an excellent practical and theoretical background in all areas of the kitchen ie: Hot Kitchens, Cold Kitchens, Pastry / Bakery, Butchery and Banquets dealing with large numbers of guests;
• You have an effective leadership style, positive outgoing personality and effective listening skills

Additional Information

Dexterra Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans’ status, Indigenous status, or any other legally protected factors. Disability-related accommodations during the hiring selection process are available upon request.

Dexterra Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans’ status, Indigenous status, or any other legally protected factors. Special needs accommodation is available at all stages of the application process upon request.