Sous Chef

Dexterra Group; Victoria; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health and dental benefits

Employee and family assistance program

Job summary

Dexterra Group in Victoria, BC, seeks an experienced Chef Manager to ensure culinary excellence across the location. You will plan, direct, and review meals, catering, and menus while controlling costs and budgets. The role includes training staff and enforcing safety standards.

The candidate should hold a Red Seal, be Food Safe certified, manage high-volume operations, and communicate effectively in English; French skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Red Seal Chef with 5+ years leading high-volume culinary teams.
• Serve Safe and Food Safe certified.
• Experience with cost control and employee management.
• Excellent English; French ability as appropriate.
• Strong organizational skills; proficient with computers and POS.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and direct all meals, catering, and new recipes.
• Develop menus for cafeteria and events and manage budgets.
• Lead, coach, and train kitchen staff; ensure best practices.
• Maintain food safety and sanitation per regulations.
• Coordinate with suppliers and manage inventories and costs.
• Ensure high product quality and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Red Seal Chef

Chef leadership

Food safety certified

Cost control

Staff management

English proficiency

French ability

POS systems

Tools

POS systems

Job description

WHO ARE WE?

Dexterra Group is a fast-growing, financially strong, publicly listed company (TSX:DXT). We have a far-reaching presence across the entire continent North America with hundreds of full-time and part-time opportunities at any given time. We aim to provide our people with more than just a job – we offer fulfilling opportunities in a culture that promotes stability, diversity and inclusion, camaraderie, employee recognition, work-life balance, and doing what you love. For over 75 years, the companies that began independently, and now form Dexterra Group, have been dedicated to serving North American clients to create and manage built environments that play a vital role in our economy and our local communities. And, that’s something we’re truly proud of.

Work That Matters, People Who Care

Job Description

WHAT'S THE JOB?

Under the general supervision of the Operations Supervisor and/or District Manager, the Chef Manager is tasked with ensuring the culinary excellence of the location. This includes the planning, preparing, and/or directing of the preparation of all meals in the kitchen, including catering, developing new recipes, and reviewing food preparation processes. The

Chef Manager will also perform administrative and financial duties such as ordering and resolving discrepancies with suppliers, creation and adherence to budgets for all related costs of the culinary operation, and supervising and training all staff within their charge.

• Cook from scratch with local ingredients while continually sourcing and developing new ideas and ways to generate additional profit for the unit
• Plan and develop menus and recipes for the cafeteria and catering events, incorporating both the company’s promotional themes and the Healthwise Choices© Program while also encouraging and incorporating creative
• ideas from employees
• Establish and implement food preparation schedules for all staff and recipes, creating an efficient and organized
• process for each dish
• Prepare and/or direct the preparation of food items for meals, daily specials, and catered events such as: soups,
• salads, starches, meats, fish, poultry, vegetables, and desserts
• Be highly proficient in a wide variety of preparation methods such as: roasting, grilling, steaming, poaching, boiling, and baking.
• Complete knowledge of the kitchen, recipes, equipment, service stations, and point of sale machines at the location with the ability to step in and provide additional support where required
• Lead a team by providing coaching/training and delegating tasks, ensuring best practices are followed
• Ensure high levels of product quality and customer satisfaction while contributing to a work environment conducive to learning and team and organizational success
• Ensure that you and all on-site staff are adhering to required safety regulations and procedures while preparing food including:
• Using proper techniques when using the tools, supplies, and equipment provided (i.e. knives, ovens, cleaning materials)
• Wearing and correctly using proper personal protective equipment (i.e. non-slip shoes, cut- resistant gloves)
• Proper handling of equipment only by trained staff and notifying appropriate parties of malfunctioning or in need of repair equipment
• Complying with FoodSafe and/or ServeSafe standards including the recording of all-time temperature sensitive food items.
• Following all Health and Safety and sanitation policies and procedures as set by applicable legislation and company policies including Fit for Duty.

Qualifications

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Red Seal Chef Status
• 5 years of recent related experience in the food service industry leading high-volume culinary teams
• Serve Safe and Food Safe certified
• Previous experience with cost control and employee management
• Superior communication skills in both verbal and written English with the ability to communicate in French as appropriate and ability to motivate by example
• Able to effectively handle the concerns of employees, customers, and clients with tact while adhering to confidentiality policies
• Superior knowledge of the safe use of all related equipment
• Highly organized with a strong focus and commitment to quality
• Able to effectively use a computer and all related software, including POS equipment

Additional Information

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Experience one of the most remote locales in the world and enjoy the arctic scenery!
• Extended health and dental benefits plus employee and family assisstance program.
• Whereas other companies are downsizing, we are growing!
• Be #1 on day 1 by joining an industry leader.

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. #IND6