Remote Camp Chef Manager: Lead Menu Design & HACCP

Dexterra Group; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health & dental benefits

Travel time paid

Growth opportunities

Industry leader

Job summary

Dexterra Group is hiring for a Chef role to lead remote-lodge kitchen operations at Horizon North site. You will design and execute high-quality rotating menus, supervise staff, and ensure HACCP and FOODSAFE compliance across hot, cold, pastry, and banquet services.

You should have a journeyperson or Red Seal, HACCP certification, and 10+ years’ experience in hospitality/food service, including remote lodge experience. Strong leadership and cost-control skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Journeyperson or Red Seal certification
• SafeCheck advanced food safety or HACCP certification
• 10+ years in hospitality/food service
• 10+ years as a Chef in hotels/resorts/remote lodges with diverse cuisines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel/Word/Outlook
• Strong menu costing, recipe cards, wage control experience
• Extensive kitchen leadership across Hot/Cold/Dessert/Bakery/Banquets
• Effective leadership style and communication

Responsibilities

• Prepare, present, design, and serve high quality rotational menus
• Supervise kitchen staff and ensure compliance with Horizon North policies
• Lead training, development, and mentoring of employees
• Ensure HACCP/FOODSAFE compliance and safety guidelines
• Manage labor and chemical resources efficiently
• Serve clients and staff professionally
• Apply dietary restrictions knowledge in menu planning
• Conduct bi-weekly inventory
• Report maintenance issues to Manager/maintenance

Skills

Leadership

Food Safety HACCP

Menu Costing

Excel

Communication

Training & Mentoring

Dietary knowledge

Inventory management

Kitchen operations

Staff supervision

Education

Interprovincial Red Seal

SafeCheck / HACCP certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

GFS

Job description

Dexterra Group is hiring for a Chef role to lead remote-lodge kitchen operations at Horizon North site. You will design and execute high-quality rotating menus, supervise staff, and ensure HACCP and FOODSAFE compliance across hot, cold, pastry, and banquet services.

You should have a journeyperson or Red Seal, HACCP certification, and 10+ years’ experience in hospitality/food service, including remote lodge experience. Strong leadership and cost-control skills are essential.