Chef Manager (B&I account opening)

Whats the Job

If youre a handson culinary leader who loves building great teams cooking from scratch and running a tight operation this role might be right up your alley.

Reporting to the District Manager the Chef Manager is responsible for the overall culinary success of the location from menu development and food quality to financial performance and team leadership. Youll bring creativity to the plate structure to the kitchen and steady leadership to a highvolume operation that values consistency quality and people.

What Youll Do

• Lead the opening on ongoing operations for a new B&I account in Mississauga.
• Cooking from scratch using fresh local ingredients while continually exploring new ideas to drive profitability.
• Planning and developing menus and recipes for cafeteria service and catering aligned with company promotions and the Healthwise Choices Program.
• Creating efficient food preparation schedules that keep service organized and running smoothly.
• Preparing and overseeing daily meals specials and catered events including soups salads proteins starches vegetables and desserts.
• Applying a wide range of cooking techniques including roasting grilling steaming poaching boiling and baking.
• Maintaining a strong working knowledge of all kitchen operations service stations and POS systems stepping in where needed.
• Leading coaching and developing kitchen staff while promoting best practices and accountability.
• Delivering consistently high food quality speed of service and customer satisfaction.
• Ensuring strict adherence to all food safety sanitation and health & safety standards (FoodSafe / ServeSafe).
• Monitoring PPE usage safe equipment handling and proper reporting of equipment issues.
• Controlling food and labour costs through inventory management portion control food rotation (FIFO) and waste reduction.
• Leveraging seasonal ingredients and evaluating menu items to improve yield and cost effectiveness.
• Managing supplier relationships including ordering receiving and resolving discrepancies.
• Scheduling staff based on business needs skills and operational demands.
• Training and mentoring team members supporting skill development and career growth.
• Managing cash handling processes daily deposits invoices and financial reporting.
• Completing administrative duties including payroll budgeting and employee management.
• Maintaining the integrity of cash flow and ensuring compliance with all security procedures.
• Staying current with legislation and continuously improving processes and communication.
• Acting as a professional ambassador for Dana Hospitality with clients customers and partners.
• Supporting franchise operations and ensuring adherence to brand standards.
• Assisting with unit openings renovations or enhancements as required.
• Taking on other duties as needed to support the success of the operation.

Qualifications :

Who are we looking for

• Journeyperson certification or Interprovincial Red Seal Chef designation (preferred).
• 5 years of recent experience leading highvolume culinary teams.
• Valid ServeSafe and FoodSafe certification.
• Strong experience with cost control inventory management and labour planning.
• Broad handson expertise across hot kitchens cold kitchens pastry/bakery butchery and banquets.
• A leadership style thats confident collaborative and handson.
• Strong communication and organizational skills with a sharp eye for quality.
• Comfort using POS systems and standard computer applications (Excel Word Outlook).
• Ability to communicate effectively in English; French language skills are an asset.
• Physically able to stand for extended periods lift up to 10 lbs and work in varying temperatures.

Additional Information :

WHATS IN IT FOR YOU

• Be part of an industry thats more important than ever!
• Award winning safety culture.
• Remote work model.
• Supportive team environment with room to grow together.
• Employee Referral Program.
• We are growing!
• Certified as a Great Place to Work 2025-2026!

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 colour religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability protected veterans status Indigenous status or any other legally protected factors. Accommodation is available upon request at all stages of the selection process.

We thank all applicants for their interest and will contact those candidates selected for interview.

Please Note: We kindly ask that staffing or recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this opportunity. We are not accepting agency referrals at this time.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Contract