Executive Chef | Banquet & Catering Maestro

Compass Group Canada; Montreal; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group Canada is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the culinary team in Montreal, overseeing a diverse range of foods and high-volume catering events.

You will drive menu development, budgeting, and cost controls while ensuring strict quality, safety, and hygiene standards, and maintaining strong client relationships through exceptional service. Fluent in French and English essential; will mentor staff and collaborate with operations to optimize profitability.

Qualifications

• Minimum four years of related culinary supervisory experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong background in banquet and catering functions.
• Comprehensive knowledge of food trends, quality, production, sanitation, and cost controls.
• Basic supervisory skills with ability to motivate and develop staff.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in French and English.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and supervise the culinary team for a wide variety of foods and catering events.
• Manage inventories, pricing, cost controls, and requisitioning of supplies.
• Lead menu planning, development, budgeting, and cost management.
• Ensure staffing for productivity and uphold quality; control food and payroll costs.
• Foster strong client relations and ensure client satisfaction with service and menu options.
• Maintain compliance with QA, health and safety, WHMIS regulations; report incidents.
• Recommend maintenance and upkeep of kitchen and equipment.

Skills

Culinary supervision

Banquet & catering

Food cost controls

Team leadership

French & English communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Compass Group Canada is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the culinary team in Montreal, overseeing a diverse range of foods and high-volume catering events.

You will drive menu development, budgeting, and cost controls while ensuring strict quality, safety, and hygiene standards, and maintaining strong client relationships through exceptional service. Fluent in French and English essential; will mentor staff and collaborate with operations to optimize profitability.