Chef Manager - Future Opportunity

ATCO; Blackwater; Remote; CAD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ATCO Structures & Logistics is seeking a Chef Manager to support our remote camp at Artemis Blackwater Mine in central British Columbia. You will lead daily kitchen operations, develop menus, and manage product orders to ensure top-quality food service across all lodge departments.

The role requires 7–10 years of culinary experience with 3–5 years managing high-volume camp kitchens, and certifications in Culinary Red Seal, Advanced Food Safe, CSTS, and First Aid. Rotation is 14 days on/off.

Qualifications

• Culinary Red Seal Certification is required.
• Advanced Food Safe Certification is required.
• 7–10 years of culinary experience with 3–5 years in high-volume camp kitchens.
• Valid CSTS and First Aid certifications are required.
• Strong organizational and leadership abilities; professional oral and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage food services in compliance with ATCO Frontec service management guides.
• Prepare meals to the highest standards while controlling costs and inventory.
• Ensure compliance with scope of work and budgets across food services, housekeeping, and front desk operations.
• Create and plan menus suitable for lodge population.
• Oversee kitchen, housekeeping, and front desk staff to ensure efficient service delivery.
• Train staff in food preparation, customer service, sanitation, safety, and procedures.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Team supervision

Health & safety

Communication

Education

Culinary Red Seal Certification

Advanced Food Safe Certification

CSTS

First Aid

Job description

Job Description

ATCO Structures & Logistics is seeking a Chef Manager to join and support our remote camp at Artemis Blackwater Mine in central British Columbia, approximately 160km southwest of Prince George and 450km northeast of Vancouver. The Chef is responsible for the daily operations of the kitchen, providing professional leadership and direction to the kitchen personnel. Creating menus, ordering of products and ensuring all food services are performed to the highest standard possible.

Job Description

ATCO Structures & Logistics is seeking a Chef Manager to join and support our remote camp at Artemis Blackwater Mine in central British Columbia, approximately 160km southwest of Prince George and 450km northeast of Vancouver. The Chef is responsible for the daily operations of the kitchen, providing professional leadership and direction to the kitchen personnel. Creating menus, ordering of products and ensuring all food services are performed to the highest standard possible.

Rotation

Rotation is 14 days on and 14 days off.

Salary

$85000.00 - $90000.00 CAD

Responsibilities

• Manage food services in strict compliance with ATCO Frontec Service Management Guides.
• Ensure all meals are prepared and served to the highest standards while maintaining cost control and effective product usage.
• Ensure compliance with the Contract Scope of Work and approved budgets across food services, housekeeping, and front desk operations.
• Create and plan menus appropriate to the clientele and lodge population.
• Participate in the preparation of all meals to be served at designated times.
• Maintain inventory control to ensure proper minimum stock levels for food, housekeeping, and front desk supplies.
• Order supplies and products in accordance with camp capacity and population.
• Oversee kitchen, housekeeping, and front desk staff to ensure duties are performed professionally, efficiently, and on schedule.
• Assign duties, responsibilities, and work areas to ensure efficient service delivery across all departments.
• Train and monitor employees in food preparation, customer service, sanitation, safety, and operational procedures.
• Ensure all Health and Safety procedures are followed in food services, housekeeping, and front desk operations.
• Inspect facilities, guest areas, and equipment to ensure cleanliness, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain cleanliness and presentation standards in kitchens, dining areas, guest rooms, common areas, and front desk spaces.
• Oversee customer relations and ensure excellent service standards across all lodge departments.
• Set a positive example in customer service, leadership, and work ethic.
• Perform various other duties as assigned by management from time to time.

Qualifications

• Must have a Culinary Red Seal Certification
• Must have a Valid Advanced Food Safe Certificate
• 7–10 years culinary experience, including 3–5 years managing high-volume camp kitchens
• Valid CSTS and First Aid certifications
• Professional oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and leadership abilities
• Ability to supervise and work effectively with kitchen staff
• Capable of prioritizing tasks and multitasking
• Works well under pressure
• Effective problem-solving skills

This position has been identified as safety sensitive and will require successful completion and passing of a pre-employment alcohol & drug test and criminal record check.

We would like to thank everyone for their application; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

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About Us

We’re looking for someone who cares as much about valuing their team as much as they care about winning and innovating! Someone who is future focused, loves challenging the status quo, and thrives in a collaborative work environment. If you are someone who approaches work with passion, curiosity and the courage to innovate, then this role is for you.

About The Team

Always there. Anywhere. That’s us! We are committed to delivering inspired solutions for a better world. We care about our communities, we care about each other, and we care about showing up for those who need us. We never break a promise and we have the courage to do the right thing, even when it’s hard. We take pride in holding ourselves to the highest standard of integrity and excellence in all that we do.