MANAGING CHEF
Sharing meals is at the heart of our community. The Managing Chef makes this magic happen by leading the kitchen and dining crew in providing food that is wholesome, sustainable for the planet and delicious. This is done with our food philosophy in mind; using whole and mostly local and seasonal foods and with consideration of various clients groups – active outdoors people, children, athletes, celebration groups, foodies, people who require special diets, and staff, as well as food for backpacking, sea kayaking or day picnicking. This role is both managerial and hands-on.
Salary: $2160 – $2320 bi-weekly
Term: Seasonal, full time, March 1st – November 15th
Application Deadline: February 12th, 2025
Starting Date: March 1st, 2025
Candidate Attributes: You are passionate about leading your team in planing and preparing healthy and delicious meals using locally sourced, organic where possible, and in-season ingredients. While menu planning you keep the environment and people’s well being in mind. As part of the management team you are a role model for SPL’s mission and values amongst our guests and staff. You have experience leading a team and are excited to create an inclusive and positive teamwork environment.
Responsibilities:
Oversee all operations of the kitchen and dining, from menu to food sourcing, inventory control, budget control, food production, presentation and service.
Providing 3 daily meals that are accessible and delicious.
Working with the Directors on menu planning and budgeting, and with the rest of the management team regarding food for their client groups.
Knowledge of food sensitivities and ability to cater to a variety of diets from our nut free kitchen.
Role modelling good food practices, mentoring and developing skills in junior staff. Managing the Kitchen and Dining staff and participating on the Management Team.
Organizing systems for volume buffet style food prep, food service and food safety.
Ability to work with fresh raw ingredients and shift menus based on regional and seasonal availability.
Maintaining a clean and healthy work environment including records and logs.
Required Skills:
Food Safe Certification
Kitchen Management experience preferred
Reports to: Managing Director
Conditions:
Successful completion of criminal record check and legal entitlement to work in Canada.