Chef Manager: Culinary Leader & Catering Expert

Compass Group Canada; North Vancouver; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Award-winning culture

Extensive learning opportunities

Health & safety focus

Health, vision, and dental benefits

Mental Health & Wellness program

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Compass Group Canada is seeking a Chef Manager to lead culinary teams in a fast-paced on-site environment in the Metro Vancouver region. You will oversee menu development, food preparation phases, and ensure service excellence while managing costs.

This role requires 3+ years of culinary experience with supervisory skills, strong communication, and staff training. Red Seal is a plus. We offer health benefits, ongoing learning, and a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Three years of culinary experience and supervisory skills.
• Strong knowledge of financial management including cost control.
• Creative ability to apply trendy food items and presentations.
• Catering and banquet experience.
• Hard-working, hands-on team player.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Experience with MS Office (Word and Excel).
• Ability to work independently.
• Red Seal certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all phases of food preparation, menu planning, and development.
• Help with catering/conference events on site.
• Assist in production, hiring, employee training, staff scheduling, associate supervising, and addressing/resolving employee relations issues.
• Ensure positive client relationships and satisfaction.
• Directly manage associates.
• Ensure unit compliance with Compass QA and Health & Safety, OHSA and WHMIS.
• Ensure HACCP standards are followed in food preparation.

Skills

Culinary supervision

Financial management

Menu planning

Catering events

Team leadership

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Independent worker

Red Seal certification

Education

Red Seal culinary certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Compass Group Canada is seeking a Chef Manager to lead culinary teams in a fast-paced on-site environment in the Metro Vancouver region. You will oversee menu development, food preparation phases, and ensure service excellence while managing costs.

This role requires 3+ years of culinary experience with supervisory skills, strong communication, and staff training. Red Seal is a plus. We offer health benefits, ongoing learning, and a collaborative culture.