Executive Chef

WHO WE ARE?

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?

Reporting into the Food Service Director, you will assist in leading the daily operation of the culinary team.

Other Duties & responsibilities include:

• Develop new menu items, test, and write recipes. Research & develop new trends in experiential dinning, local & International Cuisine
• Review sales and food cost daily; resolve any discrepancies with the Controller. Minimize waste and maintain controls to attain forecasted food and labor costs.
• Interact with Client/Customers during each meal period and connect with guests.
• Be a “brand ambassador” at all times and ensure brand integrity and clarity are always maintained.
• Train restaurant associates on cuisine and dish preparation/presentation to assist in selling to guests.
• Monitor and review daily revenue reports, labor reports, food cost and all other F&B reports, adjusting where necessary to ensure costs in line with budget and revenues.
• Daily walk through of all kitchens to assure equipment is in proper working condition.
• Oversee the food ordering to assure that all products needed are in fact ordered to the predetermined specification.
• Safety standards and the implementation of training guides as it relates to the safe operation of kitchen equipment.
• Maintain proper storage procedures as specified by Health Department and hotel requirements.
• Instruct associates in the correct usage and care of all equipment’s in the kitchen, stressing safety.
• Observance of all health standards and the installation of health standards.
• Meet with Executive Chef to review schedules, assignments, anticipated business levels, changes and other information pertinent to the job performance.
• Communicate additions or changes to the assignments as they arise throughout the shift. Identify situations, which compromise the department's standards and delegate these tasks.
• Daily briefing with outlet managers for VIP information and booking information.
• Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental policies, service procedures and standards.
• Ensure that standards are maintained at a superior level on a daily basis.
• Monitor performance of associates and ensure all procedures are completed to the department standards; rectify deficiencies with respective personnel.
• Monitor and handle guest feedback and ensuring guest satisfaction.
• Provide feedback to associates on their performance; handle disciplinary problems and counsel employees.
• Document pertinent information in the logbook and follow up on items notated during other shifts.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

A special talent and passion for ensuring you and your team deliver the highest of culinary standards consistently and ensuring that our food offering is at the center of our guest experience.

• Minimum of three years previous in kitchen management experience in a luxury hotel environment. Extensive knowledge in local, worldly cuisines, bakery and pastry.
• High school diploma. Diploma/degree in Culinary Management preferred with proven record in delivering operating results in high volume banquet and outlets operations in four/five-star hotels.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills (both verbal and written) and be extremely guest focused.
• Ability to exert physical effort in transporting 50 pounds, endure various physical movements throughout the work areas, reach up and down, remain stationary at times throughout work periods, and satisfactorily communicate with guests and co-workers to their understanding.
• Kitchen Environment- constantly exposed to heat and noise 

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Enjoy excellent work-life balance.
• Extended health and dental benefits that are fully covered.
• Travel time is paid.
• Whereas other companies are downsizing, we are growing!
• Be #1 on day 1 by joining an industry leader.

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.