Chef Manager, Seasonal Full Time

Socket.dev; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev in Winnipeg seeks a Chef Manager to direct and coordinate kitchen operations, ensuring high-quality food production and service for students and staff.

You will oversee menu planning, staffing, scheduling, cost control, and compliance with health and safety programs while maintaining strong client relationships and leading a fast-paced team.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in culinary or related studies is required.
• Three years of kitchen management experience, preferably in a University or College environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills are essential.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with attention to accuracy and detail.
• Willingness to accommodate a flexible work schedule (including weekends).
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word is required.
• Red Seal Certificate and experience in QSR preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise all aspects of food production and services.
• Be accountable for menu planning, staffing, scheduling, client, and customer relationship building.
• Take responsibility for daily operations, such as preparation, cooking, presentation and administration of feeding students and staff.
• Oversee all food, labour, and overhead costs.
• Be responsible for occasional catering events.
• Perform administrative duties including weekly purchase summaries, event scheduling, inventory controls, and daily production meetings and records.
• Ensure compliance with the Compass Quality Assurance and Health and Safety Program, Occupational Health and Safety Act and WHMIS regulations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Fast-paced environment adaptability

Administrative duties

Excel

Word

Education

Post-secondary education in culinary or related studies

Red Seal Certificate

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

As the Chef Manager you will be responsible for directing, coordinating, and evaluating assigned kitchen, food production and food-service associates.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Direct and supervise all aspects of food production and services
• Be accountable for menu planning, staffing, scheduling, client, and customer relationship building
• Take responsibility for daily operations, such as preparation, cooking, presentation and administration of feeding students and staff
• Oversee all food, labour, and overhead costs
• Be responsible for occasional catering events
• Perform administrative duties that include completion of weekly purchase summaries, scheduling associates for events, inventory controls, and daily production meetings and records
• Ensure strict compliance with the Compass Quality Assurance and Health and Safety Program, Occupational Health and Safety Act and WHMIS regulations

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education in culinary or related studies
• Three years of kitchen management experience, preferably in a University or College environment
• Creative ability to apply trendy food items and presentations to operations
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment, paying attention to accuracy and detail
• Willingness to accommodate a flexible work schedule (including weekends)
• Capable of performing administrative duties
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
• Red Seal Certificate and experience working in Quick Service Restaurants (QSR) preferred

Position Requirements:

• Shift: 12hr/Day
• Rotation: 20 Days on/10 Days off
• Approx. Start Date: September 18
• Approx. End Date: March 31, 2027