Corporate Executive Chef

2 weeks ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada COMPASS GROUP CANADA Full time
You might not know our name, but you know where we are. That's because Compass Group Canada is part of a global foodservice and support services company that's the 6th largest employer in the world, with 625,000 employees.

You'll find us in schools, colleges, hospitals, office buildings, senior living communities, tourist attractions, sports venues, remote camps and military installations and more. We're in all major cities, at remote work sites and everywhere in between – doing business in Canada and 50+ other countries where you can learn and grow. Join us now and point your career forward

Why work with Levy Canada? Operating in over 200 locations across North America, Levy leverages unbridled creativity, custom strategies, impeccable service, and true love for great food to create unforgettable experiences at arenas, convention centres, entertainment venues and more.

From suites and concessions, to high-profile events, we are passionate about delivering the most memorable food and beverage experiences for our partners and guests.

Job Summary

Now, if you were to come on board as our Corporate Executive Chef, we'd ask you to do the following for us:

- Plan and develop menus to meet Compass Group Canada and Levy's guidelines, ensuring the highest food quality standards and cost controls.
- Identify and lead the development of concepts and culinary teams for new location openings and major event activations.
- Act as a lead and a liaison between our in-unit Chefs, our Regional Executive Chefs, our VP of Culinary and Guest Experience, our Director of Culinary, and yourself.
- Establish cadence around reporting and governance for menus and operational reviews.
- Support Account Managers and Buyers on purchasing and distribution-related issues.
- Support new unit openings and implementation to ensure the new account is set up with Compass purchasing compliance, inventory and production process'.
- Assist with quality assurance product safety audits.
- Lead culinary presentations during the RFP process with potential new clients, and existing clients.
- Travel when required to support new business proposals, new openings, events (which require weekend and holiday work occasionally)
- Be an advocate for the training and adoption of our proprietary product management system.
- Have an in-depth understanding of our procurement channels and responsibilities to it.
- Ability to travel inter-provincially up to 80% of the week.
- Responsible for the continued teaching and upholding of the Levy Canada brand across the sector

Think you have what it takes to be our Corporate Executive Chef? We're committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here's how we'll know you'll be successful in the role:

- Willingness to travel up to 80% of the week and 75% of the event calendar.
- Post-secondary education; Culinary Designation or Culinary Arts Diploma.
- 7+ years of experience in the food service industry.
- Interprovincial Red Seal Certification is required.
- Experience in all aspects of food service operations and environments.
- Demonstrated leadership and management experience, working with and leading teams.
- Ability to work in a high-stress environment.
- Ability to manage personal and work schedules while delivering upon deadlines established by your leadership team.
- Ability to work in extreme temperatures (high-heat kitchen and extreme cold freezer) when required.
- Ability to work collaboratively on a large team efficiently in high-stress situations.
- Ability to work on your own and deliver upon deadlines.
- Can work on your feet for often longer hours during events, demos and prep days.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and Word
- Exceptional interpersonal skills with excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Exceptional cost control management, and understanding of food costings and labour costing.

Compass Group Canada is committed to nurturing a diverse workforce representative of the communities within which we operate. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply.

For accommodation requests during the hiring process, please contact PeopleHub@compass-canada.com for further information.

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