Remote Chef Manager

Bilinguallink; Sarnia; Remote; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health & dental benefits

Travel time paid

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Dexterra Group seeks a Chef Manager for our Lac de Gras remote Horizon North camp. You will oversee daily kitchen operations, plan menus, train staff, and ensure safety protocols are followed on site. You will manage inventory, dietary needs, and maintain high standards while working 12-hour shifts on a 14/7 cycle.

The role emphasizes leadership, food safety expertise, and a track record in high-volume culinary environments, with safety screenings required.

Qualifications

• Journeyperson or Interprovincial Red Seal certification
• SafeCheck advanced food safety certification or HACCP certification
• 10+ years in hospitality/food service
• 10+ years as a Chef in hotels/resorts/remote lodges
• Knowledge of menu costing and wage control
• Experience with large guest counts and diverse cuisines
• Leadership style that motivates teams and ensures safety

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 practices and safety guidelines are followed
• Oversee labour and chemical resource usage efficiently
• Serve clients and staff professionally
• Apply dietary restrictions knowledge to meals
• Conduct bi-weekly inventory and report maintenance issues

Skills

Leadership

Staff training

Menu planning

Food safety knowledge

Dietary accommodations

Education

Journeyperson / Red Seal

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

GFS

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 ourremote Horizon North camp atLac 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 aChef 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 aJourneypersonor 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.