Chef/Manager, Seasonal Full Time

ESS Compass • Whitehorse, YT

12h • Onsite

About The Position

This is a seasonal, full-time position where the successful candidate will be responsible for directing, coordinating, and evaluating assigned kitchen, food production, and food-service associates. The role involves overseeing all aspects of food production and services, including menu planning, staffing, scheduling, client and customer relationship building, and daily operations such as preparation, cooking, presentation, and administration of feeding students and staff. The Chef/Manager will also be accountable for managing food, labor, and overhead costs, handling occasional catering events, and performing administrative duties like purchase summaries, scheduling, inventory control, and production meetings. Strict compliance with Compass Quality Assurance and Health and Safety Program, Occupational Health and Safety Act, and WHMIS regulations is required.

Requirements

• Post-secondary education in culinary or related studies
• 3+ years' of kitchen management experience, preferably in a restaurant, banquet or remote camp setting
• Creative ability to apply trendy food items and presentations to operations
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment, paying attention to accuracy and detail
• Willingness to accommodate a flexible work schedule (including weekends)
• Capable of performing administrative duties
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
• Pass a Vulnerable Sector Screening
• Valid Drivers' License

Nice To Haves

• Red Seal Certificate
• Experience working in Quick Service Restaurants (QSR)

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise all aspects of food production and services
• Be accountable for menu planning, staffing, scheduling, client, and customer relationship building
• Take responsibility for daily operations, such as preparation, cooking, presentation and administration of feeding students and staff
• Oversee all food, labour, and overhead costs
• Be responsible for occasional catering events
• Perform administrative duties that include completion of weekly purchase summaries, scheduling associates for events, inventory controls, and daily production meetings and records
• Ensure strict compliance with the Compass Quality Assurance and Health and Safety Program, Occupational Health and Safety Act and WHMIS regulations

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree