Sous Chef

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Salary
Range $44,400.00 - $59,900.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
employee recognition programs
work-life balance initiatives
Professional development opportunities

Job Description

Dexterra Group is a fast-growing, financially robust, publicly traded company listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: DXT). With a solid presence across North America, Dexterra Group operates hundreds of full-time and part-time opportunities at any moment, signifying its expansive footprint within the built environments and workforce accommodation industries. For over 75 years, the foundational companies that now form Dexterra Group have been committed to creating and managing built environments that contribute profoundly to both the economy and local communities. The company's culture emphasizes stability, inclusion, diversity, camaraderie, employee recognition, and fostering a work environment that supports work-life balance and genuine job satisfaction. Dexterra’s philosophy centers on offering more than just employment by providing fulfilling roles that allow employees to thrive and grow in their careers.

As the Sous Chef at Dexterra workforce accommodations, you will be an integral part of a dynamic and rapidly expanding food service operation. This role carries full responsibility for the culinary division at one of Dexterra’s workforce accommodations facilities, initially serving around 500 people daily with expectations of scaling up to over 4,000 meals each day. The position reports directly to the Executive Chef and involves a hands-on leadership approach overseeing all culinary functions. This includes strategic menu planning, procurement, quality control, food production, staffing, training, and compliance with stringent food safety standards including Dexterra’s FOODSAFE and HACCP protocols. The Sous Chef will lead a motivated culinary team, ensuring service quality, consistency, hygiene, and cost control while managing resources efficiently. The role demands excellence in culinary operations management, ensuring the expectation for food safety, client satisfaction, and contractual obligations are met at all times. Collaboration with the Executive Chef on culinary initiatives such as forecasting and operational execution is essential. If you are passionate about culinary excellence and leadership, this opportunity offers the chance to grow within a robust, supportive organization known for its commitment to employees and client service excellence.

Job Requirements

  • 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 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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