Executive Sous Chef

Aramark; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food management company in Ottawa is seeking a full-time Executive Sous Chef. You will oversee kitchen staff, manage food production, and ensure a safe dining environment while creating diverse cultural cuisines. Requirements include culinary training, experience in the field, and excellent people management skills. Join us to enrich the dining experience at Carleton University with your culinary flair.

Benefits

Health benefits

Defined Contribution Pension Plan

Training and development opportunities

Employee Recognition Programs

Meal Program

Focus on safe workplace

Diverse workforce

Scholarship Program for dependents

Qualifications

• Multiple years in the culinary field.
• Experience training and supervising team members.
• Working knowledge of health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee food production for the operation.
• Ensure a safe and healthy work environment.
• Participate in menu planning and development.

Skills

Culinary leadership

People management

Customer service

Menu planning

Food safety standards

Education

Professional culinary training

Red Seal Certification

Job description

Come join our passionate culinary team! We are hiring a full‑time Executive Sous Chef to join our Carleton Dining Services team at the Teraanga Commons Dining Hall on Carleton University Campus. You will have the opportunity to create a wide range of cultural cuisines, work with local partners, feature special dishes with your own flair, and impact our customers’ dining experience.

Reporting to the Executive Chef of the Board Plan, the Executive Sous Chef oversees all activities of our Sous Chefs, Cooks and other kitchen personnel engaged in preparing and cooking food in a high‑volume environment. The Executive Sous Chef also provides training, culinary vision and leadership.

What We Offer

• Health benefits (full‑time employees)
• Aramark Canada’s Defined Contribution Pension Plan
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee Recognition Programs including Service Awards
• Meal Program
• Strong focus on a safe and healthy work environment
• Diverse and inclusive workforce
• Aramark Scholarship Program (dependents of full‑time employees)

About the Job

• Oversee and participate in food production for the operation
• Provide high quality food in a professional and efficient manner
• Supervise production lines to ensure portion control, including maximum utilization of employees and equipment
• Resolve customer concerns in a timely and courteous manner
• Respond to customer inquiries regarding menu item preparation, including dietary restrictions and allergies
• Develop and motivate team members by providing culinary leadership and training
• Manage culinary staff while maintaining accountability and fostering an engaging culture
• Ensure a safe & healthy work environment
• Supports execution of Aramark’s food management, food safety and labour management systems
• Participate in menu planning and development
• Oversee inventory control and labour schedules
• Ensure adherence to all of Aramark Policies and Procedures
• May perform other job duties as required

About You

• Multiple years in the culinary field
• Professional culinary training
• Red Seal Certification is an asset
• Passion for food and hospitality
• Excellent people management skills; experience training and supervising team members
• Working knowledge and training on all health & safety standards and sanitation standards (Food Safe, GHS, Health and Safety Policies, food-handling techniques)
• Experience in a unionized environment is an asset
• Experience with food and labour costing
• Flexible hours, including evenings and weekends

The selected candidate for this position will need to complete and successfully pass a Criminal Background Check.

About Aramark

At Aramark, we empower our people to create moments that matter through exceptional hospitality experiences. We serve more than a dozen industries with pride and passion, building community, connection and careers all across the world.

You’ll be surrounded by some of the most innovative minds in the industry and powered by our shared mission to pursue what matters. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to do great things for our people, our planet, our partners and our communities. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions and enable your growth. Supported by committed leadership, you’ll be empowered to try new things and find solutions to tough problems. No matter what you’re pursuing— a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work—our focus is to help you reach your full potential and pursue what matters.

Accommodation Statement

Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available upon request.