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.

WHAT'S THE JOB?

As the Chef Manager, you would be responsible for maintaining Dana’s high quality and service standards by effectively managing the food service operations including catering in a fast paced café/pub style environment located in Burnaby, BC. The successful candidate will plan and oversee the preparation of all meals, as well as perform administrative, financial and people management responsibilities in accordance with the established operating plan. 

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Developing a high-quality team by effectively recruiting, training, coaching performance, and motivating employees in an effort to ensure high levels of product quality and customer satisfaction
• Creating, plans and costs menus/recipes for the cafeteria, dining room, and catering.
• Achieving/exceeding established financial & budgetary goals and ensuring integrity of the cash flow process
• Maintaining strong business relationships with all stakeholders including Dana staff, clients, associates, and suppliers
• Ensuring inventory is adequately maintained; implementing cost-saving measures through effective portion controls and food rotation
• Achieving the highest standard of cleanliness, hygiene, and sanitation in all work areas
• Ensuring all FoodSafe  standards are followed by all employees

The hours are usually days and the operation runs 5 days per week – 6am – 3pm

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

The successful candidate will possess:

• A degree or diploma recognized in the hospitality industry or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience   
• 3 years of recent related experience managing in a high volume food service / cafeteria, catering environment.
• Serve Safe and Food Safe certified
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
• Skills to motivate employees by example and foster an environment of exceptional hospitality and professionalism with every task and interaction
• Capability to effectively resolve issues through superior analytical skills with a strong focus and commitment to quality
• Computer proficiency including POS equipment
• Ability to build effective business relationships
• Experience to work in an efficient manner while managing multiple tasks and priorities
• Professional culinary diploma (Red Seal Chef Status) is an asset

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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