Chef Manager

2 weeks ago

Waterloo, Canada Dana Hospitality Full time

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 in Waterloo, ON, looking for a passionate chef to oversee the day to day operation of the food services for two sets of guests.

As a **Chef Manager**, you will be responsible for overseeing the day to day operation of the kitchen; ordering, managing inventory, budgets, planning menus, training of staff and ensuring that health and safety standards are being followed as per Dana Hospitality.

**Your work will include**:

- Prepare fresh, scratch, menus for your guests
- 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 Dana Hospitality guidelines
- 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 weekly basis
- ** WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?**:

- Extended benefits from day one that are fully covered.
- Work Life Balance
- Whereas other companies are downsizing, we are growing

**Qualifications**:
**WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?**
- Food Safe, Basic, Advanced, First Aid
- 5+ years' experience in the hospitality / food service industry
- 3+ years’ experience as a Chef, Manager, Leader 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 & inventory management,
- You have an excellent practical and theoretical background in all areas of the kitchen i.e.: Hot Kitchens, Cold Kitchens, Pastry / Bakery, Butchery and Catering
- You have an effective leadership style, positive outgoing personality and effective listening skills
- Looking for continued growth.

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.

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