Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $49,600.00 - $66,900.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
employee recognition programs
work-life balance initiatives
Career development opportunities
Job Description
Dexterra Group is a prominent and fast-growing publicly listed company (TSX: DXT) with a robust financial standing and a wide-reaching presence across North America. For over 75 years, Dexterra Group has dedicated itself to creating and managing built environments that serve vital roles in the economy and communities throughout the continent. The company prides itself on providing more than just jobs – it fosters a culture rich in stability, diversity and inclusion, camaraderie, employee recognition, and work-life balance, all while encouraging employees to do work they are passionate about. With hundreds of full-time and part-time opportunities available at any given time, Dexterra Group continues to be a trusted employer that values its workforce and the meaningful impact their efforts bring to clients and local communities alike.
The role of Sous Chef at Dexterra involves full responsibility for the food service operation within a workforce accommodations facility. This position demands a leader capable of both strategic vision and hands-on management across all culinary functions, ensuring the highest standards of food safety, quality, consistency, and client satisfaction, especially as the operation scales rapidly. Initially serving about 500 meals per day with expectations of growth to more than 4,000 meals daily, this position provides a dynamic and challenging environment for culinary leadership. Reporting directly to the Executive Chef, the Sous Chef takes an active role in menu planning, procurement, food production, staffing, training, and ensuring compliance with Dexterra's food safety protocols and contractual obligations. The role offers an opportunity to shape and lead a high-performing culinary team, ensuring operational excellence while maintaining strict adherence to established standards and quality expectations. This is a unique chance for a culinary professional to lead a large-volume food service operation with a company that values work that matters and people who care.
The role of Sous Chef at Dexterra involves full responsibility for the food service operation within a workforce accommodations facility. This position demands a leader capable of both strategic vision and hands-on management across all culinary functions, ensuring the highest standards of food safety, quality, consistency, and client satisfaction, especially as the operation scales rapidly. Initially serving about 500 meals per day with expectations of growth to more than 4,000 meals daily, this position provides a dynamic and challenging environment for culinary leadership. Reporting directly to the Executive Chef, the Sous Chef takes an active role in menu planning, procurement, food production, staffing, training, and ensuring compliance with Dexterra's food safety protocols and contractual obligations. The role offers an opportunity to shape and lead a high-performing culinary team, ensuring operational excellence while maintaining strict adherence to established standards and quality expectations. This is a unique chance for a culinary professional to lead a large-volume food service operation with a company that values work that matters and people who care.
Job Requirements
- Culinary education and/or Chef designation
- authorized to work in the United States
- advanced Food Safety or HACCP certification
- minimum 5 years of experience in the hospitality or food service industry
- minimum 5 years of progressive culinary leadership experience
- experience in large-volume food service environments
- strong knowledge of menu costing and cost controls
- proficiency with Microsoft Office and food service systems
- ability to lead and develop teams effectively
- excellent communication and leadership skills
Job Qualifications
- Culinary professional, with culinary education and/or Chef designation
- authorized to work in the United States
- advanced Food Safety or HACCP certification
- minimum 5 years of experience in the hospitality or food service industry
- minimum 5 years of experience in progressive culinary leadership roles, including hotels, resorts, restaurants, or workforce lodges
- demonstrated experience operating large-volume food service environments
- strong knowledge of menu costing, recipe card implementation, and cost controls
- advanced practical and theoretical knowledge across all kitchen areas including hot kitchen, cold kitchen, pastry/bakery, butchery, banquets and mass-service operations
- proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and food service systems
- proven ability to lead, develop, and retain culinary teams
- a leadership style that demonstrates ownership, accountability, strong communication, and professionalism
Job Duties
- Responsible for leadership within all food service operations
- preparing, presenting, designing, and serving high-quality rotational menus at scale
- leading the kitchen operation to safely and efficiently service 500+ guests daily, with rapid growth to 4,000+ guests per day
- ensuring strict adherence to food safety, quality, and contractual scope requirements
- enforcing compliance with Dexterra Food Safety programs, including FOODSAFE and HACCP
- leading, training, developing, and mentoring the entire culinary team
- supervising kitchen staff productivity, performance, and compliance with policies and procedures
- managing labour, food, and chemical resources to ensure efficiency and cost control
- overseeing ordering, inventory control, and bi-weekly inventory counts
- applying expertise in dietary requirements including allergies, vegan, vegetarian, and special diets
- maintaining high standards of cleanliness, organization, and professionalism
- serving clients and guests in a personable, professional, and service-oriented manner
- supporting the Executive Chef with culinary input related to planning, forecasting, and operational execution
Job Criteria
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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