Chef Manager: Lead High-Volume Kitchens & Innovative Menus

Dexterra; Area B (Shawnigan Lake); On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health & dental benefits

Employee & family assistance program

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Job summary

Dexterra Group is seeking a Chef Manager to oversee culinary operations at a remote BC location. You will plan and direct meal preparation, supervise kitchen staff, manage budgets, and maintain food quality and safety standards.

The role emphasizes developing new recipes, managing suppliers, and driving profitability. The position requires Red Seal certification and 5+ years leading high-volume culinary teams, with Serve Safe/Food Safe credentials.

Qualifications

• Red Seal Chef Status or equivalent certification.
• 5 years of recent, high-volume culinary leadership experience.
• Serve Safe and Food Safe certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations to ensure culinary excellence and menu execution.
• Plan, prepare and direct meal production for daily service and catering.
• Manage purchasing, budgeting and cost control for culinary operations.
• Supervise, coach, and train kitchen staff; ensure safety and sanitation standards.
• Maintain high food quality and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety policies and FoodSafe requirements.
• Lead by example in staff development and teamwork.

Skills

Red Seal Chef

5+ years high-volume culinary

Serve Safe / Food Safe

Cost control

Employee management

English fluency

French helpful

Confidentiality

Team leadership

POS systems

Education

Certified Chef (Red Seal)

Tools

POS equipment

Job description

Dexterra Group is seeking a Chef Manager to oversee culinary operations at a remote BC location. You will plan and direct meal preparation, supervise kitchen staff, manage budgets, and maintain food quality and safety standards.

The role emphasizes developing new recipes, managing suppliers, and driving profitability. The position requires Red Seal certification and 5+ years leading high-volume culinary teams, with Serve Safe/Food Safe credentials.