Dexterra Group
Hospitality
ExecutiveChef
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“Executive Chef at Dexterra Group. Skills: culinary operations, catering, retail café, financial management. Oversee all kitchen operations. Develop and execute high-end catering menus”
What You'll Achieve.
delivering exceptional food quality; financial performance; outstanding customer satisfaction; consistency; innovation; operational excellence; revenue growth
Industry & Context.
problem-solving under pressure
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
7–10+ years culinary experience, senior leadership roles, experience in catering, high-volume production, retail food operations, client-facing culinary environments, Food Safe certification
Nice to Have
Culinary diploma or equivalent professional experience
What You'll Do.
Oversee all kitchen operations
Develop and execute high-end catering menus
Ensure consistent food quality
Drive culinary innovation
Lead planning and execution of premium catering events
Manage event production
Oversee daily café food production
Monitor sales performance
Implement seasonal and promotional menu items
Manage large-scale meal production
Ensure nutritional balance
Collaborate with operations
Act as a key culinary contact
Maintain relationships
Address feedback and resolve concerns
Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction
Manage labor efficiency
Manage inventory control
Work within approved budgets
Improve production efficiency
Support revenue growth
and develop kitchen teams
Build a culture of accountability
Schedule and manage staff
Conduct performance evaluations
Ensure compliance with food safety
Enforce safe food handling
Enforce workplace safety standards
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with operations to ensure timely and accurate meal delivery
Communication Scope
Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Full Job Description
WHO ARE WE? We’ve been serving Canadian clients for over 75 years. The companies that began independently and now form Dexterra Group support the infrastructure and built assets that play a vital role in our society—helping our clients achieve higher performance and productivity. Powered by passionate people, we bring the right teams with the right skills together so clients can operate day to day, confidently and successfully. Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead all culinary operations across a diverse food service portfolio, including high-end catering, retail café operations, mandatory meal plans, and client-based food programs. This role is responsible for delivering exceptional food quality, strong financial performance, and outstanding customer satisfaction across all service areas. The Executive Chef will act as both a culinary leader and client-facing representative, ensuring consistency, innovation, and operational excellence across all outlets. Key Responsibilities Culinary Leadership * Oversee all kitchen operations across catering, retail café, and meal plan production * Develop and execute high-end catering menus tailored to client expectations and budgets * Ensure consistent food quality, presentation, and portion standards across all service lines * Drive culinary innovation while maintaining operational efficiency and cost control High-End Catering Operations * Lead planning and execution of premium catering events (corporate, institutional, private) * Manage event production from menu design through on-site execution * Coordinate logistics, staffing, and timelines for seamless service delivery * Ensure client expectations are met or exceeded at all events Retail Café Operations * Oversee daily café food production, menu offerings, and service standards * Ensure fast, consistent, and high-quality food service in a retail environment * Monitor sales performance, food cost, and product mix optimization * Implement sea
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