Executive Chef – Creative Catering & High-Volume Leadership

COMPASS GROUP CANADA; London; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group Canada is seeking an Executive Chef to oversee catering execution and drive client satisfaction across service and menu options. You will lead a team, apply current food trends, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards across multiple sites in Canada.

The role requires 5+ years of chef experience in catering and at least 3 years of leadership, ServSafe and Allergen Awareness certs, strong client-relations skills, and the ability to manage high-volume projects with

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of Chef experience with catering background.
• Three years of leadership experience.
• ServSafe and Allergen Awareness certificates required.
• Experience managing high-volume catering projects and large quantity meal prep.
• Creative ability to apply current food trends to menus and service.
• Passionate about quality and customer service.
• Detail-oriented and a strong team player.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Flexible to work evenings and weekends; travel within Canada.

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 health and safety policies and HACCP regulations.
• Oversee staff in their stations and maintain cleanliness of all stations and kitchen areas.
• Coordinate WHMIS training and report workplace incidents to the Food Service Director or designate.

Skills

Chef experience

Leadership

Client relationships

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Creativity

Food trends

Team player

Flexibility

Travel willingness

Education

ServSafe certificate

Allergen Awareness certificate

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Compass Group Canada is seeking an Executive Chef to oversee catering execution and drive client satisfaction across service and menu options. You will lead a team, apply current food trends, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards across multiple sites in Canada.

The role requires 5+ years of chef experience in catering and at least 3 years of leadership, ServSafe and Allergen Awareness certs, strong client-relations skills, and the ability to manage high-volume projects with