Full-Time Executive Chef

WHAT’S THE JOB?The Executive Chef supervises and coordinates activities of Chefs and personnel engaged in menu development, production levels, and food preparation across multiple operations (catering, residential dining, retail). They prepare hot and cold items, specialty dishes, and manage/train culinary personnel to meet client expectations. Duties include:

1. Menu development and planning (retail, residential, commissary, catering)
2. Budget preparation and food cost/record management
3. Food preparation, presentation, quality standards
4. Food product requisition and purchasing (compliance, quality, safety)
5. Local purchase process oversight (KPI compliance)
6. Waste management training and compliance
7. Fair Trade compliance training
8. Team training and development
9. Food sampling menu development and participation
10. Location sustainability initiatives and reporting
11. Food production record completion or delegation
12. Menu costing for budget adherence
13. Troubleshooting food cost issues (portion control, costs, quality)
14. Production schedule planning, equipment maintenance, production line supervision (portion control, employee/equipment utilization)
15. Dana Hospitality Seasonal Inspirations compliance and tracking
16. Compliance with Dana Hospitality/Dexterra policies and procedures
17. Government legislation compliance (Food Safety, Sanitation, Occupational Health, etc.)
18. Support and leadership for Sous Chefs, Chef Managers, cooks
19. Client communication and meeting attendance

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role
• Multi-unit management experience preferred
• Bachelor's degree or culinary diploma
• High-end catering knowledge
• Strong Food and Beverage Management experience
• Event planning and organization skills
• Attention to detail
• Microsoft Word and Excel proficiency
• Financial management skills (budgeting, forecasting)
• Assertive, professional, positive leadership
• Strong communication skills

Additional Training: ServeSafe, First Aid, WHMIS, allergen awareness, sustainability certification

Physical Demands: Frequent standing, sitting; lifting (0-25 lbs overhead), pushing, pulling carts, bending, twisting

Benefits: Industry leadership, growth opportunities

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