Remote Chef Manager

Dexterra Group Inc.; Edmonton; Remote; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health and dental benefits

Travel time paid

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Dexterra Group Inc. is seeking a Chef Manager to oversee the kitchen at Horizon North camp, Lac De Gras, NT. The role features a 14/7 shift (12-hour days) with transportation provided to site. You will design menus, train staff, and ensure safety and food quality across all kitchen areas.

The position requires extensive chef experience, Red Seal certification, and strong leadership. Travel time is paid; safety testing is mandatory due to safety sensitive work conditions.

Qualifications

• Journeyperson or Red Seal certification required.
• SafeCheck/ HACCP food safety certification required.
• Minimum 10 years in hospitality/food service.
• Extensive chef experience in hotels/resorts/restaurants/remote lodges.
• Proficient in MS Office and food cost systems.
• Strong menu costing, recipe card implementation and wage control knowledge.
• Solid practical and theoretical kitchen expertise across domains.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring ability.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations and menu planning.
• Supervise kitchen staff and ensure adherence to policies and safety.
• Lead training, development, and mentoring of employees.
• Ensure HACCP compliance and Horizon North safety guidelines.
• Manage labor, materials, and chemical resources efficiently.
• Provide professional service to clients and staff.
• Apply dietary restrictions in menu planning.
• Conduct bi-weekly inventory checks.
• Report maintenance needs for equipment promptly.

Education

Journeyperson or interprovincial Red Seal Certificate

SafeCheck advanced food safety certification or HACCP certification

10+ years hospitality/food service experience

10+ years as a Chef in hotels/resorts/restaurants/remote lodge

Computer literacy: MS Excel, Word, GFS, Outlook

Menu costing, recipe cards implementation, wage control

Kitchen domain expertise: Hot/Cold Kitchens, Pastry, Butchery, Banquets

Leadership and mentoring skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

GFS

Outlook

Job description

Company Description

WHO ARE WE?

We’ve been serving Canadian clients for over 75 years. The companies that began independently and now form Dexterra Group have an outstanding record of supporting the infrastructure and built assets that play a vital role in our society and helping our clients achieve higher performance and productivity. Powered by passionate people, we bring the right teams with the right skills together – offering both experience and regional expertise so companies can operate their day to day, confidently and successfully.

Job Description

WHAT’S THE JOB?

Based at our remote Horizon North camp at Lac De Gras, NWT, the regular shift for this position is 14 days on and 7 days off, with 12-hour workdays. Transportation is provided to site.

As a Chef Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the day to day operation of the kitchen; ordering food ingredients and planning menu, including other responsibilities such as assisting with the preparation, serving, and control of cooked and uncooked food, training of staff and ensuring that staff follows prescribed Horizon North Food Safety protocol.

This position is safety sensitive and requires drug and alcohol testing and a fitness assessment, as a condition of employment.

Your work will include:

• Prepare, present, design, and serve high quality rotational menus
• Supervise all kitchen staff’s productivity and compliance with Horizon North policies and procedures including health, safety, and quality
• Lead in the training, developing, and mentoring of employees
• Ensure all foods are prepared using FOODSAFE and Hazard Analysis of Critical Control Points (HACCP) methods, and in accordance with Horizon North safety guidelines
• Ensure all labour and chemical resources are used effectively and efficiently
• Serve clients and staff in a personable and professional manner
• Use knowledge and understanding of dietary restrictions; allergies, vegan, and vegetarian in meal planning and preparation
• Conduct inventory on a bi-weekly basis
• Ensure maintenance issues related to any equipment are communicated to the Manager and maintenance personnel as soon as possible

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Extended health and dental benefits that are fully covered.
• Travel time is paid.
• Whereas other companies are downsizing, we are growing!
• Be #1 on day 1 by joining an industry leader.

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Qualifications

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• You’re a Journeyperson or have an interprovincial Red Seal Certificate
• You have SafeCheck advanced food safety certification or HACCP certification
• You have at least 10 years’ experience in the hospitality / food service industry
• You have at least 10 years’ experience as a Chef in hotels, resorts, restaurants and/or remote lodge, with the cooking competency and knowledge of international and domestic cuisines
• You have knowledge of computer programs (Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, GFS, Outlook)
• You have extensive knowledge of menu costing, recipe cards implementation and wage control
• You have an excellent practical and theoretical background in all areas of the kitchen ie: Hot Kitchens, Cold Kitchens, Pastry / Bakery, Butchery and Banquets dealing with large numbers of guests;
• You have an effective leadership style, positive outgoing personality and effective listening skills

Additional Information

Dexterra Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans’ status, Indigenous status, or any other legally protected factors. Disability-related accommodations during the hiring selection process are available upon request.

Dexterra Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans’ status, Indigenous status, or any other legally protected factors. Special needs accommodation is available at all stages of the application process upon request.