Food Service Supervisor

EightSix Network; Richmond; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food production is seeking a passionate individual for the role of Operations Leader in their Vancouver Flight Kitchen. The position requires strong leadership skills, culinary expertise, and experience in managing food production processes to ensure quality and compliance. The ideal candidate will oversee a diverse team, contribute to menu design, and enhance customer experiences. This 24/7 operation offers a competitive salary package along with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

No waiting period for medical or dental benefits

RRSP matching

Free parking

Free access to an EAP

Company-wide corporate discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years cooking or food preparation experience.
• Minimum 2 years leadership experience in a high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily manpower planning and evaluate employee performance.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Collaborate with internal customers & suppliers to improve the supply chain.

Skills

Leadership

Training

Communication

Prioritization

Organization

Analytical skills

Education

Red Seal Chef

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We’re looking for someone with a passion for Operations Leadership for a position in our Vancouver Flight Kitchen. If you have strong leadership skills and production experience, this is an opportunity to take your career to the next level. You will be leading people and processes in our food production & assembly department. As we’re a 24hr / day, 7 days per week operation, you must be able to work various shifts.

Why work for Gate Gourmet :

• No waiting period for medical or dental benefits
• RRSP matching
• Free parking
• Free access to an EAP
• Company-wide corporate discounts, Good Life Fitness, TELUS mobility, Bell mobility, Rogers, Dell computers

Salary range: $70,000 to $80,000 gross annually

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Leverage your culinary expertise to enhance our customer’s experience
• Contribute to new menu design
• Ensure customer quality standards are met or exceeded
• Maintain safety, quality, and compliance with customer specifications, regulatory requirements, and company policies
• Champion employee safety without compromise
• Manage daily manpower planning, including responsibilities and workstations
• Evaluate employee performance, provide coaching, and liaise with HR as needed
• Train employees on work procedures to maximize productivity and minimize costs
• Seek ways to minimize labor and material costs
• Collaborate with internal customers & suppliers to improve the supply chain
• Work with leadership towards unified goals
• Handle administrative tasks like requisitions, production sheets, HACCP documentation, and shift reports

Education :

• Red Seal Chef preferred

Work Experience :

• Minimum 3 years cooking or food preparation experience with diverse cuisines
• Minimum 2 years leadership experience in a high-volume, fast-paced environment with complex menus

Job Skills :

• Strong leadership skills managing 30+ staff
• Ability to train and mentor others
• Constructive feedback skills
• Effective communication
• Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational & analytical skills
• Ability to create and execute production plans
• Innovative with adaptability to improve operations
• Basic computer skills with Microsoft Office