Chef Manager (University Campus)

Great food doesnt happen by accident.

It takes a leader who can balance creativity with execution inspire a culinary team and consistently deliver an exceptional dining experience for thousands of guests every day.

WHATS THE JOB

Were looking for a hands-on Chef Manager to lead a dynamic university campus food service operation. This is more than running a kitchen. Youll help shape the campus dining experience through innovative menus engaging food concepts catering events and exceptional hospitality. With multiple dining concepts catering events and a diverse campus community no two days are the same. Youll be responsible for leading the culinary team building strong client relationships and ensuring operational financial and food safety excellence across the business.

This role is ideal for a chef who thrives in a fast-paced environment enjoys creating memorable food experiences and takes pride in developing high-performing teams.

What Youll Do

• Lead all day-to-day culinary operations ensuring exceptional food quality consistency presentation and service.
• Develop and execute menus daily features promotions and food concepts that keep the program fresh and relevant.
• Provide visible hands-on leadership during service periods and special events.
• Recruit coach train and develop team members while fostering a positive and accountable workplace culture.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP FOODSAFE workplace safety and company food safety standards.
• Build strong relationships with campus partners clients students and guests.
• Oversee catering services and special events from planning through execution.
• Manage food costs labour purchasing inventory and waste within established targets.
• Complete financial reporting inventories audits and operational administration accurately and on time.
• Maintain a clean safe and well-organized operation while driving continuous improvement.

What Success Looks Like

• You LOVE your job!
• Great food and hospitality are consistently delivered every day.
• The team is engaged accountable and well-trained.
• Clients view you as a trusted operational partner.
• Catering events are executed flawlessly.
• Food labour and inventory targets are achieved without compromising quality.
• The operation is known across campus for its service creativity and execution.

Qualifications :

Who Were Looking For

• A Great Attitude!
• 5 years of progressive culinary leadership experience within hospitality restaurants catering campus dining hotels or other high-volume food service environments.
• Previous experience as a Chef Manager Executive Chef Sous Chef or similar culinary leadership role.
• Strong culinary background with experience in menu planning production management menu costing and recipe development.
• Proven ability to lead coach and develop high-performing teams.
• Strong understanding of food safety sanitation HACCP and regulatory compliance.
• Experience managing food costs labour inventory purchasing and operational budgets.
• Excellent customer service and client relationship management skills.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Excel Outlook Word Teams and operational management systems.
• Red Seal certification culinary diploma SafeCheck Advanced Food Safety certification or HACCP certification are considered assets.

Additional Information :

Whats in it for You

• Be part of an industry thats more important than ever!
• Award winning safety culture.
• Supportive team environment with room to grow together.
• Employee Referral Program.
• We are growing!
• Certified as a Great Place to Work 2025-2026!

Dexterra Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability protected veterans status Indigenous status or any other legally protected factors. Special needs accommodation is available at all stages of the application process upon request.

We thank all applicants for their interest and will contact those candidates selected for interview.

Please Note: We kindly ask that staffing or recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this opportunity. We are not accepting agency referrals at this time.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time