Dexterra Group
hospitality
SousChef
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“Sous Chef at Dexterra Group. Skills: food service operation leadership, culinary team leadership, food safety adherence, quality and consistency, client satisfaction. Responsible for the food service operation at a Dexterra workforce accommodations facility. Provides strategic and hands‑on leadership across all culinary functions”
What You'll Achieve.
food safety; quality; consistency; client satisfaction at scale; high‑performing culinary team; consistent, high‑quality food service throughout growth; efficiency and cost control
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Culinary professional, with culinary education and/or Chef designation, Authorized to work in the United States, 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
Nice to Have
Advanced Food Safety or HACCP certification
What You'll Do.
Responsible for the food service operation at a Dexterra workforce accommodations facility
Provides strategic and hands‑on leadership across all culinary functions
and client satisfaction at scale
Leading and developing a high‑performing culinary team
Participates in menu planning
Maintaining strict adherence to Dexterra food safety standards
and quality expectations
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
Ensuring strict adherence to food safety
and contractual scope requirements
Enforcing compliance with Dexterra Food Safety programs
including FOODSAFE and HACCP
and mentoring the entire culinary team
Supervising kitchen staff productivity
and compliance with policies and procedures
and chemical resources to ensure efficiency and cost control
and bi‑weekly inventory counts
Applying expertise in dietary requirements including allergies
Maintaining high standards of cleanliness
Serving clients and guests in a personable
and service‑oriented manner
Supporting the Executive Chef with culinary input related to planning
and operational execution
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Leading, training, developing, and mentoring the entire culinary team; Supervising kitchen staff productivity, performance, and compliance with policies and procedures; Supporting the Executive Chef with culinary input related to planning, forecasting, and operational execution
Communication Scope
communication
Full Job Description
WHO ARE WE? Dexterra Group is a fast-growing, financially strong, publicly listed company (TSX:DXT). We have a far-reaching presence across the entire continent North America with hundreds of full-time and part-time opportunities at any given time. We aim to provide our people with more than just a job – we offer fulfilling opportunities in a culture that promotes stability, diversity and inclusion, camaraderie, employee recognition, work-life balance, and doing what you love. For over 75 years, the companies that began independently, and now form Dexterra Group, have been dedicated to serving North American clients to create and manage built environments that play a vital role in our economy and our local communities. And, that’s something we’re truly proud of. Work That Matters, People Who Care WHAT’S THE JOB? The Sous Chef is fully responsible for the food service operation at a Dexterra workforce accommodations facility. This role provides strategic and hands‑on leadership across all culinary functions, ensuring food safety, quality, consistency, and client satisfaction at scale. The operation will initially serve approximately 500 people per day and is expected to grow rapidly to more than 4,000 meals served daily. The Sous Chef is responsible for leading and developing a high‑performing culinary team capable of delivering consistent, high‑quality food service throughout this growth. Reporting to the Executive Chef, the Sous Chef participates in menu planning, procurement, food production, staffing, training, and compliance, while maintaining strict adherence to Dexterra food safety standards, contractual scope, and quality expectations. YOUR WORK WILL INCLUDE * 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
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