Executive Chef

Responsibilities

• Full accountability for all food service operations, from planning through execution
• 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 2,000+ guests per day
• Ensuring strict adherence to food safety, quality, and contractual scope requirements
• Enforcing compliance with Dexterra Food Safety programs, including FOODSAFE and HACCP
• Leading, training, developing, and mentoring the entire culinary team
• Supervising kitchen staff productivity, performance, and compliance with policies and procedures
• Managing labour, food, and chemical resources to ensure efficiency and cost control
• Overseeing ordering, inventory control, and bi-weekly inventory counts
• Applying expertise in dietary requirements including allergies, vegan, vegetarian, and special diets
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, organization, and professionalism
• Supporting the Site Manager with culinary input related to planning, forecasting, and operational execution

Requirements

• Chef or Certified Executive with culinary education and/or Chef designation
• Authorized to work in the United States
• Advanced Food Safety or HACCP certification
• Minimum 8 years of experience in the hospitality or food service industry
• Minimum 8 years of experience as a Chef, including hotels, resorts, restaurants, or workforce lodges
• Demonstrated experience operating large-volume food service environments
• Strong knowledge of menu costing, recipe card implementation, and cost controls
• Advanced practical and theoretical knowledge across Hot Kitchen, Cold Kitchen, Pastry/Bakery, Butchery, and Banquets
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and food service systems

About the Company

Dexterra Group has an outstanding record of supporting infrastructure and built assets, helping clients achieve higher performance and productivity through expert teams and regional expertise.