Chef Manager, A.Y. Jackson Secondary School

COMPASS GROUP CANADA; Canada; Remote; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group Canada is seeking a Chef Manager in Ottawa to lead culinary operations and menu development while ensuring client satisfaction. The role requires strong supervision and financial oversight, with a focus on safety and HACCP compliance.

The candidate should be fluent in French, proficient in MS Office, and capable of independent leadership, driving quality, cost control, and innovative presentations in a fast-paced food service environment.

Qualifications

• Two years of culinary experience and strong supervisory skills.
• Knowledge of financial management including controlling food and labour costs.
• Creative ability to apply trendy food items and presentations to food service operations.
• Hard-working, hands-on team player.
• Excellent communication skills (French).
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) and ability to learn new programs.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all phases of food preparation, menu planning, and development.
• Ensure positive client relationships and satisfaction.
• Directly manage associates.
• Ensure unit compliance with Compass Quality Assurance and Health and Safety Program, OHS Act and WHMIS regulations.
• Ensure HACCP standards are followed in food preparation.

Skills

Culinary experience

Supervisory skills

Financial management

Creative food presentation

Team player

French communication

MS Office (Word/Excel)

Independent work

Education

Culinary diploma/certificate

Tools

MS Office (Word & Excel)

Job description

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.
• 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? Here’s how we’ll know you’ll be successful in the role.

• Two 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.
• Hard-working, hands-on team player.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) in French.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) and feel comfortable learning new programs.
• The ability to work independently.