Chef Manager: Culinary Lead & Team Coach

Socket.dev; Sherwood Park; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Chef Manager to lead culinary operations, plan menus, and oversee on-site catering and conferences. You will supervise associates, assist in hiring and training, and ensure safety and quality standards.

The role requires at least three years of culinary and supervisory experience, strong cost control skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Red Seal certification is a plus, and proficiency with Word and Excel is expected.

Qualifications

• Three years of culinary experience and strong supervisory skills.
• Knowledge of food cost controls and labour management.
• Ability to develop creative menus and presentations.
• Catering and banquet experience.
• Hard-working, hands-on team player.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).
• Ability to work independently.
• Red Seal culinary certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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 compliance with QA and Health and Safety programs and WHMIS regulations.
• Ensure HACCP standards are followed in food preparation.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Cost control / financial management

Menu planning and development

Catering and banquet experience

Communication skills

Microsoft Office (Word/Excel)

Team leadership

Independent work

Education

Red Seal culinary certification

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)

Job description

Socket.dev is seeking a Chef Manager to lead culinary operations, plan menus, and oversee on-site catering and conferences. You will supervise associates, assist in hiring and training, and ensure safety and quality standards.

The role requires at least three years of culinary and supervisory experience, strong cost control skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Red Seal certification is a plus, and proficiency with Word and Excel is expected.