Executive Culinary Leader

3 days ago


Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Dexterra Full time

We are a prominent food service provider in North America, offering various job opportunities for experienced chefs.

About Us

With over 75 years of experience, our company has been serving clients across the continent, focusing on creating and managing built environments that play a vital role in the economy and local communities.

Job Description

We are seeking an Executive Chef to join our team. The selected individual will be responsible for leading one of four dining halls, developing culinary concepts, recipes, and programs, as well as supervising and developing a group of dedicated unionized employees.

The ideal candidate will have Red Seal Chef Status, five years of recent related experience in high-volume culinary teams, ServeSafe and FoodSafe certification, and previous experience with cost control and employee management.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the culinary team in menu development, recipe creation, and food safety implementation
  • Supervise and develop a team of dedicated unionized employees
  • Work closely with the management team to establish budgets, targets, and operational controls
  • Ensure guest satisfaction and participation through effective communication and leadership
Requirements
  • Red Seal Chef Status
  • Five years of recent related experience in high-volume culinary teams
  • ServeSafe and FoodSafe 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
  • Able to effectively handle employee, customer, and client concerns with tact while adhering to confidentiality policies
What We Offer

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including a salary range of $80,000 - $110,000 per year, depending on experience.



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