Executive Chef, Dorval

Compass Group Canada; Dorval; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Award-winning culture

Career opportunities

Health benefits

Mental health & well-being resources

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Compass Group Canada is hiring an Executive Chef to lead a dynamic culinary team for diverse catering events. You will oversee inventory, budgeting, menu development, and cost controls while maintaining high standards of quality and client satisfaction.

The role requires 4 years of supervisory experience in fast-paced settings, a strong banquet background, and fluency in French and English. Proficiency in MS Office is expected, with opportunities for growth in a global food-service leader.

Qualifications

• Four years of related culinary supervisory experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls and presentation.
• Basic supervisory skills, capable of motivating, leading and developing associates.
• Hard-working team player with ability to prioritize effectively.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) in French and English.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and supervise the culinary team in preparation of a wide variety of foods and catering events.
• Manage inventories, pricing, cost controls, requisitioning, and issuing supplies and equipment for food production.
• Be directly involved in menu planning and development, operation planning, expenditures, budgeting, costing and maintaining proper inventory levels.
• Ensure proper staffing for maximum productivity and high standards of quality; controls food and payroll costs to achieve maximum profitability.
• Ensure good client relationships are maintained and that the client is satisfied with the service and menu options provided.
• Ensure strict compliance with Compass' Quality Assurance and Health and Safety Program, Occupational Health and Safety Act and WHMIS regulations.
• Coordinate frequent workplace inspections and WHMIS training of all staff and promptly report any workplace accident or incident to head office.
• Make recommendations for maintenance, repair and upkeep of the kitchen, its equipment and other areas as appropriate.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Banquet & catering

Bilingual (French & English)

Team leadership

Communication skills

MS Office

Job description

Now, If You Were To Come On Board As One Of Our Executive Chef, We'd Ask You To Do The Following For Us

• Prepare and supervise the culinary team in preparation of a wide variety of foods and catering events in addition to sharing food knowledge with the team.
• Manage inventories, pricing, cost controls, requisitioning, and issuing supplies and equipment for food production.
• Be directly involved in menu planning and development, operation planning, expenditures, budgeting, costing and maintaining proper inventory levels.
• Ensure proper staffing for maximum productivity and high standards of quality; controls food and payroll costs to achieve maximum profitability.
• Ensure good client relationships are maintained and that the client is satisfied with the service and menu options provided.
• Ensure strict compliance with Compass' Quality Assurance and Health and Safety Program, Occupational Health and Safety Act and WHMIS regulations.
• Coordinate frequent workplace inspections and WHMIS training of all staff and promptly report any workplace accident or incident to head office.
• Make recommendations for maintenance, repair and upkeep of the kitchen, its equipment and other areas as appropriate.

Think you have what it takes to be our Executive Chef? We're committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here's how we'll know you'll be successful in the role.

• Four years of related culinary supervisory experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong background in banquet and catering functions.
• Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls and presentation.
• Basic supervisory skills, capable of motivating, leading and developing associates.
• Hard-working team player with ability to prioritize effectively.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) in French and English
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).

What's in it for you?

• Join an award-winning culture. We have been recognized for being a Great Place to Work, in addition to being selected as a FORTUNE Global 500 Company, Best Workplaces Retail & Hospitality, and FORTUNE World's Most Admired Companies.
• The opportunities with us are endless. As the world's largest food and support services company, we offer an extensive range of learning and career opportunities for all our associates.
• Health & Safety. The health and safety of our associates, clients and guests has always been our top priority. We have the right processes in place to ensure our teams have the support they need to stay safe, while helping to keep our guests safe.
• Health Benefits. For our eligible associates, we offer comprehensive health, vision, and dental care coverage.
• A Focus on Mental Health and Wellness. Our Mental Health and Well-Being initiative was created to share credible resources with our associates and the communities we serve on a variety of topics, including mental, physical, spiritual, and financial wellbeing. We also have an Employment Assistance Program which provides our associates with access to 24/7 support, resources, and information.
• We are as diverse as our guests. We believe diverse and inclusive environments support innovation and collaboration, and benefit our associates, clients, and customers. We are committed to Listen, Learn, and Act and our Diversity Inclusion Action Councils (DIAC) are associate led groups that seek to foster inclusion through cultural awareness, engagement and appreciation of diversity. We are Stronger, Together!

Compass Group Canada is committed to nurturing a diverse workforce representative of the communities within which we operate. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply.

For accommodation requests during the hiring process, please contact [e-mail] for further information.