Chef Manager Remote Sites (29473001)

Sodexo Canada Ltd; Calgary; Remote; CAD 78,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the Energy and Resources sector as a Chef Manager. This rotational role involves managing food production, overseeing kitchen operations, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Sodexo offers competitive compensation, extensive benefits, and a commitment to sustainability, diversity, and professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Competitive compensation and benefits

Training and development programs

Opportunities for growth

Commitment to sustainability

Recognition as an award-winning employer

Qualifications

• Red Seal Certification required.
• At least 5 years’ experience as a Chef is necessary.
• Experience with sustainable and plant-based menus is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate food production for restaurant and catering services.
• Manage daily food operations including menu planning and inventory.
• Supervise kitchen teams ensuring high productivity and quality.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Culinary Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Red Seal Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Grow your career with a company that shares your passion! Our Energy and Resources Division has an exciting new opportunity to join the Sodexo team at our new site as our next Chef Manager. This role is a rotational position that will require you to work at the site for 14 days in camp and 14 days out, or a rotation of 20 days in camp and 10 days out.

Sodexo offers a competitive salary range of $78,000.00 - $87,000.00, as well as extended benefits (Medical, Dental, Optical, Prescription Drug Plan) from day one of your new role. We also offer paid vacation and paid flights to the site.

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services, and Personal & Home Services.

Job Description

How You’ll Make an Impact:

• Coordinate and direct the production of food for the restaurant, room service, and catering departments.
• Manage daily operations of food production including menu planning, purchasing, inventory, food preparation, and cost management.
• Oversee financials for the food program, including labor cost, food cost, inventory, equipment, and materials.
• Supervise, mentor, and monitor kitchen leadership teams and evaluate performance to ensure high productivity and optimal team member capabilities.
• Ensure food service objectives are achieved.
• Establish operating standards and implement quality improvements.
• Engage with internal resources to utilize and share Sodexo innovations.
• Lead culinary programs aligned with our sustainability commitments, including waste reduction, fair trade, local sourcing, conscious packaging, and plant-based menus.
• Oversee catering functions and special events for internal and external clients/groups.
• Maintain business relationships with vendors and suppliers.
• Promote and market the food program internally and externally.
• Analyze culinary operations for efficiencies and opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with company standards and legislation, including Food Safety, Food System Management, and HACCP policies.

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

• Red Seal Certification.
• At least 5 years’ experience as a Chef.
• Ability to lead the team to meet safety and food quality standards, and to inspire continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of various cuisines is an asset.
• Understanding of industry standards and legislative policies.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, safety-driven environment.
• Strong organizational skills and computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.
• Experience with sustainable and plant-based menus is an asset.
• A genuine passion for food and people, and a desire to provide exceptional customer service.

Additional Information

What Makes Sodexo Different:

• Flexible work environment.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Training and development programs.
• Opportunities for growth.
• Commitment to sustainability, diversity, inclusion, and corporate social responsibility.
• Recognition as an award-winning employer.

Sodexo is committed to employment equity and diversity. We do not discriminate based on protected classes and welcome applications from people with disabilities, with accommodations available upon request.

All new hires in healthcare settings must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and vaccination may be required based on the location and scope of employment.

Thank you for your interest in Sodexo. Only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Follow us on social media to see what we are all about!