Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
employee recognition programs
Work-life balance support
Career development opportunities
Job Description
Dexterra Group is a leading North American company specializing in creating and managing built environments that support diverse industries and local communities. Founded over 75 years ago, Dexterra Group has grown into a financially strong, publicly listed company (TSX: DXT) with a vast presence across the continent. The company prides itself on fostering a culture that values stability, diversity and inclusion, employee recognition, and work-life balance. Dexterra offers more than employment; it provides fulfilling career opportunities where employees can thrive and engage in work that matters. The organization employs hundreds of people full-time and part-time, emphasizing camaraderie and doing what you love in a supportive environment. Dexterra Group is known for its commitment to excellence and its foundational role in North America's infrastructure and economic growth.
The Sous Chef role at Dexterra Group is a critical culinary leadership position responsible for managing food service operations at a workforce accommodations facility. This facility initially serves about 500 meals daily with plans to rapidly expand to over 4,000 meals served per day. The Sous Chef will lead and develop a high-performing culinary team tasked with delivering consistent, high-quality food service through this expansion. Reporting to the Executive Chef, the Sous Chef plays an integral part in menu planning, procurement, food production, staffing, team training, and regulatory compliance. The role demands hands-on leadership to ensure strict adherence to Dexterra’s food safety standards, contractual scope, and quality expectations while maintaining operational efficiency and cost control.
This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-growing environment where the ability to manage large-scale food service operations with diverse dietary requirements is essential. The ideal candidate will have extensive culinary expertise, strong leadership skills, and the capability to manage operational logistics at scale. The Sous Chef will be pivotal in upholding Dexterra’s reputation for excellence and quality, supporting the local workforce through nutritious, safe, and enjoyable dining experiences. Dexterra values employees who demonstrate ownership, accountability, and professionalism, making this a rewarding role for experienced culinary professionals seeking to make a meaningful impact in a well-established and growing company.
The Sous Chef role at Dexterra Group is a critical culinary leadership position responsible for managing food service operations at a workforce accommodations facility. This facility initially serves about 500 meals daily with plans to rapidly expand to over 4,000 meals served per day. The Sous Chef will lead and develop a high-performing culinary team tasked with delivering consistent, high-quality food service through this expansion. Reporting to the Executive Chef, the Sous Chef plays an integral part in menu planning, procurement, food production, staffing, team training, and regulatory compliance. The role demands hands-on leadership to ensure strict adherence to Dexterra’s food safety standards, contractual scope, and quality expectations while maintaining operational efficiency and cost control.
This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-growing environment where the ability to manage large-scale food service operations with diverse dietary requirements is essential. The ideal candidate will have extensive culinary expertise, strong leadership skills, and the capability to manage operational logistics at scale. The Sous Chef will be pivotal in upholding Dexterra’s reputation for excellence and quality, supporting the local workforce through nutritious, safe, and enjoyable dining experiences. Dexterra values employees who demonstrate ownership, accountability, and professionalism, making this a rewarding role for experienced culinary professionals seeking to make a meaningful impact in a well-established and growing company.
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 hospitality or food service industry
- Minimum 5 years of experience in culinary leadership roles
- Demonstrated experience with large-volume food service operations
- Strong knowledge of menu costing and cost controls
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and food service systems
- Ability to lead and develop culinary teams
- Effective 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
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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