Creative Executive Chef: High-Volume Catering Lead

Compass Group Canada; Windsor; On-site; CAD 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

Mental Health & Wellness resources

Employment Assistance Program

Job summary

Compass Group Canada is seeking an Executive Chef to oversee high-volume catering operations and develop compelling menus. This role emphasizes client relationships, innovative menu design, and strict adherence to health and safety guidelines across all kitchen stations.

The Executive Chef will lead kitchen staff, ensure flawless execution of catering tasks, and travel within Canada as needed to support sites and events.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of Chef experience with a strong catering background.
• Three years of leadership experience required.
• Ability to manage high-volume catering projects and prepare large quantities daily.

Responsibilities

• Ensure catering food execution is flawless.
• Develop positive client relationships and ensure client satisfaction with service and menu options.
• Demonstrate creativity with menus and knowledge of current trends while following Healthy Eating Guidelines.
• Follow all H&S policies and HACCP regulations.
• Oversee staff in their stations and maintain cleanliness of all kitchen areas.
• Ensure compliance with Compass Quality Assurance and Health and Safety Programs, OHSA and WHMIS.
• Coordinate frequent workplace inspections and WHMIS training and report incidents.

Skills

Leadership experience

High-volume catering

Menu development creativity

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Team player

Driver's license & travel within CAN

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Compass Group Canada is seeking an Executive Chef to oversee high-volume catering operations and develop compelling menus. This role emphasizes client relationships, innovative menu design, and strict adherence to health and safety guidelines across all kitchen stations.

The Executive Chef will lead kitchen staff, ensure flawless execution of catering tasks, and travel within Canada as needed to support sites and events.