Executive Chef Busy Catering Team Corporate Services (40254001)

Sodexo Group; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Competitive compensation and benefits

Training and development programs

Growth opportunities

Sustainability focus

Job summary

Sodexo Group in Vancouver, BC is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the in-house culinary team for corporate catering and the staff cafeteria. This full-time role requires Red Seal certification, strong leadership, and extensive food safety expertise.

Expect a Monday–Friday schedule with occasional events, and a salary in the CAD 70,000–85,000 range. You will manage menu planning, purchasing, and operations while ensuring high-quality service for clients and staff.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience in Chef role.
• Ability to lead and inspire a team to exceed safety and quality standards.
• Knowledge of diverse cuisines and menu planning.
• Familiar with industry policies and procedures.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate production of food for busy corporate catering and on-site staff cafeteria.
• Direct daily operations: menu planning, purchasing, inventory, food prep and cost control.
• Manage finances of the food program: labor and food cost, inventory, equipment.
• Supervise and develop kitchen leadership teams and monitor performance.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Budgeting

Food safety HACCP

Microsoft Office

Communication

Education

Red Seal Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Executive Chef Busy Catering Team Corporate Services (40254001)

• Full-time
• Province: BC
• Bonus AIP Eligible/Bonus AIP Eligible: No
• Compensation: CAD 70,000 - CAD 85,000 - yearly

Grow your career with a company that shares your passion!Our Corporate Services Divisionhas an exciting new opportunity to jointheSodexo team as our next Executive Chef. This role will work with the in-house culinary team to provide high end catering for client events, meetings and training events. You will also support the staff cafeteria with your excellent culinary skills daily. This role is Monday - Friday within business hours. There may be the occasional evening or Saturday event.

You will be based in downtown Vancouver, BC supporting this client and will require a security clearance/criminal record check to be on site.

Salary Range: $70,000 - $85,000

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.

How You’ll MakeanImpact:

• Responsible for successfully coordinating and directing the production of food for the busy corporate in house catering and retail staff cafeteria on site
• Direct daily operations of food production including menu planning, purchasing/ordering, inventory, food preparation, and cost management
• Manage financials for the food program including labour cost, food cost, inventory, equipment and materials
• Supervise, mentor, and monitorkitchen leadership teams and evaluateperformance to ensure a high level of productivity and the best use of team member capabilities
• Ensure that the food service objectives are achieved
• Establish operating standards, implement quality improvements
• Engage with internal resources to utilize and share Sodexo innovations
• Lead and endorse culinary programs aligned with our Sustainability commitments: including Waste, Fair trade, Local Sourcing, Conscious packaging, plant-based menu offers, etc.
• Oversee catering functions and special events for internal and external clients/ groups.
• Establish and maintain business relationships with vendors and suppliers
• Promote and assist in the marketing of the food program to both internal and external audiences
• Constant analysis of the culinary program; identifying efficiencies and areas of opportunity within our culinary operations
• Ensure compliance of all Company standards and Provincial/Federal Legislation
• Ensure compliance to all Food Safety, Food System Management and HACCP Policies and Procedures

What You’ll Need toSucceed:

• Red Seal Certification
• 5 years’ experience in Chef role
• Ability not only to lead the team to deliver on our high safety and food quality standards, but also to lead and inspire your team to look for ways to improve on what we already do to ensure we are exceeding the students’ expectations.
• Knowledge in the understanding and preparation of a variety of cuisines is an asset
• Knowledge of industry standards and Legislative Policies and Procedures
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced, team-centric and safety driven environment
• Proven organizational skills and strong computer capabilities including Microsoft Office use
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with customers, clients and staff at all levels
• Ability to work, problem solve and provide solutions independently
• Experience in sustainable and plant-based menu preparation is an asset
• Genuine desire to provide customer service experiences beyond expectations
• A passion for food and for people

What Sodexo Can Offer You:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater because we believe our everyday actions have a big impact. You belong in a company that allows you to act with purpose and thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:

• Flexible work environment
• Competitive compensation & great employee benefits
• Training and development programs
• Countless opportunities for growth
• Corporate responsibility & sustainability
• An award-winning employer for Sustainability, Diversity & Inclusion, Corporate Social Responsibility, and much more. View Sodexo’s latest awards here
• And so much more!

Sodexo is committed to Employment Equity and Diversity. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of national origin, race, religion, ethnic group, age, disability, gender, sexual preference, sexual or gender identity, status as a veteran or any other federal, provincial or local protected class.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities.Accommodation is available on request from candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Sodexo is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for our team members, customers, clients, contractors, business partners, guests, and members of the public with whom we regularly interact. We require that all new hires in hospitals, long term care facilities, and senior homes to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and may require any other new hires to be fully vaccinated based on the location and scope of their employment.

Thank you for your interest in Sodexo.

Please note that only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.

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