Chef Manager

Dexterra Group; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health & dental benefits

Travel time paid

Growth opportunities

Industry leader

Job summary

Dexterra Group is hiring for a Chef role to lead remote-lodge kitchen operations at Horizon North site. You will design and execute high-quality rotating menus, supervise staff, and ensure HACCP and FOODSAFE compliance across hot, cold, pastry, and banquet services.

You should have a journeyperson or Red Seal, HACCP certification, and 10+ years’ experience in hospitality/food service, including remote lodge experience. Strong leadership and cost-control skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Journeyperson or Red Seal certification
• SafeCheck advanced food safety or HACCP certification
• 10+ years in hospitality/food service
• 10+ years as a Chef in hotels/resorts/remote lodges with diverse cuisines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel/Word/Outlook
• Strong menu costing, recipe cards, wage control experience
• Extensive kitchen leadership across Hot/Cold/Dessert/Bakery/Banquets
• Effective leadership style and communication

Responsibilities

• Prepare, present, design, and serve high quality rotational menus
• Supervise kitchen staff and ensure compliance with Horizon North policies
• Lead training, development, and mentoring of employees
• Ensure HACCP/FOODSAFE compliance and safety guidelines
• Manage labor and chemical resources efficiently
• Serve clients and staff professionally
• Apply dietary restrictions knowledge in menu planning
• Conduct bi-weekly inventory
• Report maintenance issues to Manager/maintenance

Skills

Leadership

Food Safety HACCP

Menu Costing

Excel

Communication

Training & Mentoring

Dietary knowledge

Inventory management

Kitchen operations

Staff supervision

Education

Interprovincial Red Seal

SafeCheck / HACCP certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

GFS

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.

Company 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 our remote Horizon North camp at Lac De Gras, NWT, the regular shift for this position is 28 days on and 14 days off ( 4 weeks on and 2 weeks off), with 12-hour workdays. Transportation is provided to site by flight out of Edmonton.

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.

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Qualifications

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• You’re a Journeyperson or 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.