Sous Chef

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
employee recognition programs
Diversity and inclusion initiatives
Work-life balance programs

Job Description

Dexterra Group is a fast-growing, financially strong, publicly listed company (TSX:DXT) with an extensive presence across North America. Established over 75 years ago, Dexterra has steadily built a reputation for delivering exceptional services in creating and managing built environments that contribute significantly to the economy and local communities. With hundreds of full-time and part-time opportunities available at any time, Dexterra prioritizes providing its employees with more than just jobs; the company fosters a work culture rooted in stability, diversity and inclusion, camaraderie, employee recognition, and work-life balance. Employees at Dexterra are encouraged to pursue what they love within a supportive and dynamic environment that underscores the importance of meaningful work and a caring community. The company's dedication to these values has helped it maintain long-term relationships with clients and a strong presence in various sectors of North American industry.

The role of the Sous Chef at Dexterra represents a pivotal leadership position within the culinary operations of a busy workforce accommodations facility. Reporting directly to the Executive Chef, the Sous Chef is charged with the responsibility of managing a large-scale food service operation, initially serving approximately 500 guests daily with expectations to scale up to over 4,000 meals per day as the operation grows. This role demands both strategic oversight and hands-on management across every aspect of the culinary function including menu planning, procurement, food production, staffing, training, and maintaining rigorous compliance with food safety and quality standards. The Sous Chef leads a diverse culinary team, nurturing their professional development to ensure consistently high-quality food service and client satisfaction. Dexterra places an uncompromising emphasis on food safety, with the Sous Chef ensuring full compliance with corporate programs such as FOODSAFE and HACCP. This position also requires expertise in managing resources efficiently, including labor, food, and kitchen supplies, to maintain cost control without compromising quality. Furthermore, the Sous Chef plays an essential role in cultivating a clean, organized, and professional kitchen environment that meets all health and safety regulations. Beyond operational responsibilities, the Sous Chef also serves as an ambassador for Dexterra’s service-oriented culture, delivering personable and professional interactions with clients and guests alike. This opportunity is ideal for culinary professionals with proven experience in large-volume foodservice and progressive leadership roles who are seeking to advance their career in a respected, well-established company dedicated to work that matters and people who care.

Job Requirements

  • Culinary education or Chef designation
  • Authorization to work in the United States
  • Advanced Food Safety or HACCP certification
  • At least 5 years of experience in hospitality or food service
  • Experience in culinary leadership roles
  • Proven experience managing large-volume food service operations
  • Strong knowledge of menu costing and cost controls
  • Proficient in kitchen management and food safety compliance
  • Excellent leadership and communication 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, and 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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