Chef Manager

Compass Group North America; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global foodservice company is looking for a culinary leader to drive operational success in Mississauga. The ideal candidate will have four years of culinary experience, strong supervisory skills, and knowledge of financial management. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are essential. This role includes responsibilities in food preparation, staff management, and ensuring compliance with quality standards.

Qualifications

• Four years of culinary experience and strong supervisory skills.
• Sound knowledge of financial management including controlling food and labour costs.
• Creative application of trendy food items in operations.

Responsibilities

• Drive the financial success of the unit's operations.
• Lead all phases of food preparation and menu planning.
• Ensure positive client relationships and satisfaction.

Skills

Culinary experience

Supervisory skills

Financial management

Communication skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Education

Red Seal culinary certification (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)

Job description

Overview

You might not know our name, but you know where we are. Compass Group Canada is part of a global foodservice and support services company that’s the 6th largest employer in the world, with 625,000 employees. You’ll find us in schools, colleges, hospitals, office buildings, senior living communities, tourist attractions, sports venues, remote camps and military installations and more. We’re in all major cities, at remote work sites and everywhere in between – doing business in Canada and 50+ other countries where you can learn and grow. Join us now and point your career forward!

Why work with Restaurant Associates? Imagine joining a team that’s at the top of their game. Come to work at Restaurant Associates and learn from the pros how to serve thousands of visitors in some of the world’s best venues. Because of what we do, more than 30,000 guests enjoy an unforgettable experience every day. Learn. Grow. Serve. It’s a winning combination. Join us.

Responsibilities

• Drive the financial success of the unit's operations.
• Lead all phases of food preparation, menu planning and development, operation planning and expenditures, budgeting, costing and maintaining proper inventory levels.
• Help with all catering/conference events and the retail outlets 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.
• Recruit, hire, schedule and perform general administrative duties.

Qualifications

• 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.

EEO & Accommodations

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.

For accommodation requests during the hiring process, please contact [e-mail] for further information.