Chef Operational Manager

Aramark Canada; City of Lloydminster; In loco; CAD 65.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Three weeks vacation (paid)

Health benefits from day one

Pension plan matching

Employee assistance program

ERGs and discounts

Educational assistance

Career development

Safe and supportive workplace

Descrizione del lavoro

Lakeland College seeks a Chef Operational Manager to lead food service across Vermilion and Lloydminster campuses. You will drive exceptional customer experiences, develop menus, and supervise production, merchandising, and training while ensuring sales targets are met.

The role requires hands-on leadership and a culinary background. Ideal candidates have 3-5 years in fast-paced food-service management, strong communication, and proficiency in MS Office.

Competenze

• 3-5 years of management experience in a fast-paced food service environment.
• Hotel Management graduate/ Culinary certification or significant cooking expertise required.
• Strong communication and supervisory skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and good computer skills.
• Experience in menu costing, planning, and food preparation.
• Advance Food Safety certification is a plus.
• Health & Safety certification is an asset.
• Demonstrated financial and analytical capabilities.

Mansioni

• Deliver outstanding food service and customer experiences consistently.
• Strategically create innovative menus tailored to meet the needs of the campus community.
• Implement company-driven programs in food safety, service, and quality at a high standard.
• Build and enhance the catering services offered at the college.
• Coordinate and supervise staff in production, merchandising, quality control, labor management, scheduling, and training.
• Train and mentor team members to provide exceptional customer service and develop their skills.
• Recognize and nurture talent within the team to foster growth and efficiency.
• Ensure all food safety and sanitation standards are consistently met.
• Analyze financial operating results to align with company and client objectives.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure timely reporting for all sectors of the business.
• Uphold standards set by Aramark and government regulations, including adherence to marketing and HR programs.
• Ensure compliance with Aramark’s policies, procedures, and Health and Safety Programs.

Conoscenze

Team leadership

Communication

MS Office

Menu costing

Food safety

Financial analysis

Formazione

Hotel Management graduate / Culinary certification

Descrizione del lavoro

JOB DESCRIPTION

Lakeland College is seeking a dedicated and innovative Chef Operational Manager to lead our food service operations across both campuses in Vermillion and Lloydminster. This role is pivotal in delivering exceptional customer and food service experiences while ensuring that both locations meet and exceed sales targets. The ideal candidate will possess a strong culinary background, preferably as a Chef, and demonstrate a hands‑on approach to management and team development.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Customer Service Excellence: Deliver outstanding food service and customer experiences consistently.
• Menu Development: Strategically create innovative menus tailored to meet the needs of the campus community.
• Operational Initiatives: Implement company-driven programs in food safety, service, and quality at a high standard.
• Catering Business Development: Build and enhance the catering services offered at the college.
• Team Leadership: Coordinate and supervise staff in production, merchandising, quality control, labor management, scheduling, and training.
• Staff Development: Train and mentor team members to provide exceptional customer service and develop their skills.
• Talent Identification: Recognize and nurture talent within the team to foster growth and efficiency.
• Food Safety Compliance: Ensure all food safety and sanitation standards are consistently met.
• Financial Monitoring: Analyze financial operating results to align with company and client objectives.
• Reporting: Maintain accurate financial records and ensure timely reporting for all sectors of the business.
• Regulatory Compliance: Uphold standards set by Aramark and government regulations, including adherence to marketing and HR programs.
• Policy Adherence: Ensure compliance with Aramark’s policies, procedures, and Health and Safety Programs.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3-5 years of management experience in a fast-paced food service environment.
• Hotel Management graduate/ Culinary certification or significant cooking expertise required.
• Strong communication and supervisory skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and good computer skills.
• Experience in menu costing, planning, and food preparation.
• Advance Food Safety certification is a plus.
• Health & Safety certification is an asset.
• Demonstrated financial and analytical capabilities.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Time to Recharge: Three weeks of paid vacation for all new salaried hires, plus 3 personal/flex days dedicated to your mental health and well-being.
• Comprehensive Health Benefits (No Waiting Period!): From day one, enjoy coverage for dental, prescriptions, vision, massage therapy, and more—because your health matters.
• Future Security: A Self-Directed Pension Plan where every dollar you contribute is matched with two by Aramark—helping you grow your retirement savings faster.
• Well-Being Support: Access Aramark’s Employee Assistance Program for confidential resources and support for you and your family whenever you need it.
• Inclusive Community: Be part of our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), where we celebrate diversity, build connections, and support one another.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on everyday products and services to make life more affordable.
• Continuous Learning: Benefit from Educational Assistance to support your growth, plus scholarships for your children entering post-secondary studies.
• Career Growth: Clear career path planning and development opportunities tailored to your skills and aspirations.
• Safe & Supportive Workplace: We are deeply committed to providing a safe, healthy, and positive work environment for all.

ABOUT ARAMARK

At Aramark, we empower our people to create moments that matter through exceptional hospitality experiences. We serve more than a dozen industries with pride and passion, building community, connection and careers all across the world.

You’ll be surrounded by some of the most innovative minds in the industry and powered by our shared mission to pursue what matters. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to do great things for our people, our planet, our partners and our communities. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions and enable your growth. Supported by committed leadership, you’ll be empowered to try new things and find solutions to tough problems. No matter what you’re pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is to help you reach your full potential and pursue what matters.

The pay range for this position is $65,000.00 - $70,000.00.