Sous Chef
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About the role
The salary range for this position is $60,000 to $62,000. Final compensation will be determined based on relevant skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. In addition to base salary, eligible employees may be entitled to other elements of total compensation, which may include group benefits, employer RRSP contributions, & discretionary bonus or incentive programs, where applicable to the role. We are committed to offering competitive compensation & comply with all applicable pay transparency legislation. Further details regarding our total rewards program will be shared by the Talent Acquisition team during the hiring process. Canadian work experience is not a requirement for this role. Please note that artificial intelligence–based tools may be used at certain stages of the recruitment & applicant screening process.
This is a posting for an existing vacancy.
The Sous Chef leads all culinary operations across Chef Harvest, Grab and Go, and Canopy. This role owns the kitchen from concept to execution, setting the creative direction, maintaining food quality and safety standards, and managing the team that delivers it. The Sous Chef works closely with the General Manager on culinary strategy and partners with the Director of Retail Services and Director of Conference Services to ensure consistent production across every outlet.
Now, If You Were To Come On Board As One Of Our Sous Chefs, We’d Ask You To Do The Following For Us
Shaping culinary direction and concept development in collaboration with the GM Proposing seasonal menu strategies that reflect guest preferences and business goals Providing ground-level operational input to inform long-range planning Owning the food cost budget across all culinary outlets Controlling waste, monitoring recipe costing Reporting budget variances to the GM with clear corrective plans Selecting recipes, conducting tastings, and setting production standards following WELL certification guidelines and those of the corporate culinary team Coordinating with the Director of Conference Services on internal catering production to support cost reduction Partnering with the Director of Retail Services to develop Grab and Go and Chef Harvest offerings Ensuring all menu changes that affect brand positioning or capital spend receive GM & client approval before implementation Directly managing all kitchen staff including line cooks and dishwashers Setting and upholding training standards across all culinary positions Conducting performance reviews and managing kitchen scheduling Building a team culture grounded in craft, accountability, and continuous improvement Overseeing mise en place standards and production volumes for both Chefs Harvest and Grab and Go service Maintaining execution standards across Chef Harvest and Grab and Go Coordinating with the Director of Conference Services and Catering Manager to confirm timing, quantities, and special requirements for events when required Managing HACCP plans and all food safety protocols Conducting internal audits and leading staff food safety training Correcting deficiencies in real time and maintaining a kitchen that meets or exceeds regulatory standards Reporting incidents to the GM and supporting corrective action plans
Think you have what it takes to be our Sous Chef? We’re committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here’s how we’ll know you’ll be successful in the role.
A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a similar environment along with a minimum of a post-secondary diploma or equivalent. Ability to understand, read and write English (other languages considered an asset) and to follow instructions and interact with customers in order to assure customer satisfaction. FoodSafe Level 1 Certification. Strong background in banquet and catering functions with high-volume production. Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls and presentation. Basic supervisory skills, capable of motivating, leading and developing associates. Hard-working team player with ability to prioritize effectively. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).
What’s in it for you?
Join an award-winning culture. We have been recognized for being a Great Place to Work, in addition to being selected as a FORTUNE Global 500 Company, Best Workplaces Retail & Hospitality, and FORTUNE World’s Most Admired Companies. The opportunities with us are endless. As the world’s largest food and support services company, we offer an extensive range of learning and career opportunities for all our associates. Health & Safety. The health and safety of our associates, clients and guests has always been our top priority. We have the right processes in place to ensure our teams have the support they need to stay safe, while helping to keep our guests safe. Health Benefits. For our eligible associates, we offer comprehensive health, vision, and dental care coverage. A Focus on Mental Health and Wellness. Our Mental Health and Well-Being initiative was created to share credible resources with our associates and the communities we serve on a variety of topics, including mental, physical, spiritual, and financial wellbeing. We also have an Employment Assistance Program which provides our associates with access to 24/7 support, resources, and information. We are as diverse as our guests. We believe diverse and inclusive environments support innovation and collaboration, and benefit our associates, clients, and customers. We are committed to Listen, Learn, and Act and our Diversity Inclusion Action Councils (DIAC) are associate led groups that seek to foster inclusion through cultural awareness, engagement and appreciation of diversity. We are Stronger, Together!
Compass Group Canada is committed to nurturing a diverse workforce representative of the communities within which we operate. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply.
For accommodation requests during the hiring process, please contact ukg.recruitment@compass-canada.com for further information.
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About Compass Group Canada
Compass Group Canada is Canada’s leading foodservice and facilities management company.
From offices, schools and universities, hospitals and senior living communities, sports and cultural venues, to remote mining camps and offshore drilling platforms, Compass Group Canada provides exceptional foodservice to millions of customers every day.
Our clients also look to us to provide a consolidated range of support services in addition to our foodservices. With experts in place to deliver specialized services such as cleaning, building maintenance, reception and security service, the Compass Group Canada team has the skills clients need when outsourcing their non-core activities.
As part of a global network of companies and with almost 40 years of experience in Canada, our innovation and experience mean we have the right offer for our customers all the time.
For more information on Compass Group Canada visit our website at www.compass-canada.com.
Or follow us on Twitter @CompassGroupCan
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Sous Chef
Top Benefits
About the role
The salary range for this position is $60,000 to $62,000. Final compensation will be determined based on relevant skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. In addition to base salary, eligible employees may be entitled to other elements of total compensation, which may include group benefits, employer RRSP contributions, & discretionary bonus or incentive programs, where applicable to the role. We are committed to offering competitive compensation & comply with all applicable pay transparency legislation. Further details regarding our total rewards program will be shared by the Talent Acquisition team during the hiring process. Canadian work experience is not a requirement for this role. Please note that artificial intelligence–based tools may be used at certain stages of the recruitment & applicant screening process.
This is a posting for an existing vacancy.
The Sous Chef leads all culinary operations across Chef Harvest, Grab and Go, and Canopy. This role owns the kitchen from concept to execution, setting the creative direction, maintaining food quality and safety standards, and managing the team that delivers it. The Sous Chef works closely with the General Manager on culinary strategy and partners with the Director of Retail Services and Director of Conference Services to ensure consistent production across every outlet.
Now, If You Were To Come On Board As One Of Our Sous Chefs, We’d Ask You To Do The Following For Us
Shaping culinary direction and concept development in collaboration with the GM Proposing seasonal menu strategies that reflect guest preferences and business goals Providing ground-level operational input to inform long-range planning Owning the food cost budget across all culinary outlets Controlling waste, monitoring recipe costing Reporting budget variances to the GM with clear corrective plans Selecting recipes, conducting tastings, and setting production standards following WELL certification guidelines and those of the corporate culinary team Coordinating with the Director of Conference Services on internal catering production to support cost reduction Partnering with the Director of Retail Services to develop Grab and Go and Chef Harvest offerings Ensuring all menu changes that affect brand positioning or capital spend receive GM & client approval before implementation Directly managing all kitchen staff including line cooks and dishwashers Setting and upholding training standards across all culinary positions Conducting performance reviews and managing kitchen scheduling Building a team culture grounded in craft, accountability, and continuous improvement Overseeing mise en place standards and production volumes for both Chefs Harvest and Grab and Go service Maintaining execution standards across Chef Harvest and Grab and Go Coordinating with the Director of Conference Services and Catering Manager to confirm timing, quantities, and special requirements for events when required Managing HACCP plans and all food safety protocols Conducting internal audits and leading staff food safety training Correcting deficiencies in real time and maintaining a kitchen that meets or exceeds regulatory standards Reporting incidents to the GM and supporting corrective action plans
Think you have what it takes to be our Sous Chef? We’re committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here’s how we’ll know you’ll be successful in the role.
A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a similar environment along with a minimum of a post-secondary diploma or equivalent. Ability to understand, read and write English (other languages considered an asset) and to follow instructions and interact with customers in order to assure customer satisfaction. FoodSafe Level 1 Certification. Strong background in banquet and catering functions with high-volume production. Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls and presentation. Basic supervisory skills, capable of motivating, leading and developing associates. Hard-working team player with ability to prioritize effectively. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).
What’s in it for you?
Join an award-winning culture. We have been recognized for being a Great Place to Work, in addition to being selected as a FORTUNE Global 500 Company, Best Workplaces Retail & Hospitality, and FORTUNE World’s Most Admired Companies. The opportunities with us are endless. As the world’s largest food and support services company, we offer an extensive range of learning and career opportunities for all our associates. Health & Safety. The health and safety of our associates, clients and guests has always been our top priority. We have the right processes in place to ensure our teams have the support they need to stay safe, while helping to keep our guests safe. Health Benefits. For our eligible associates, we offer comprehensive health, vision, and dental care coverage. A Focus on Mental Health and Wellness. Our Mental Health and Well-Being initiative was created to share credible resources with our associates and the communities we serve on a variety of topics, including mental, physical, spiritual, and financial wellbeing. We also have an Employment Assistance Program which provides our associates with access to 24/7 support, resources, and information. We are as diverse as our guests. We believe diverse and inclusive environments support innovation and collaboration, and benefit our associates, clients, and customers. We are committed to Listen, Learn, and Act and our Diversity Inclusion Action Councils (DIAC) are associate led groups that seek to foster inclusion through cultural awareness, engagement and appreciation of diversity. We are Stronger, Together!
Compass Group Canada is committed to nurturing a diverse workforce representative of the communities within which we operate. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply.
For accommodation requests during the hiring process, please contact ukg.recruitment@compass-canada.com for further information.
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About Compass Group Canada
Compass Group Canada is Canada’s leading foodservice and facilities management company.
From offices, schools and universities, hospitals and senior living communities, sports and cultural venues, to remote mining camps and offshore drilling platforms, Compass Group Canada provides exceptional foodservice to millions of customers every day.
Our clients also look to us to provide a consolidated range of support services in addition to our foodservices. With experts in place to deliver specialized services such as cleaning, building maintenance, reception and security service, the Compass Group Canada team has the skills clients need when outsourcing their non-core activities.
As part of a global network of companies and with almost 40 years of experience in Canada, our innovation and experience mean we have the right offer for our customers all the time.
For more information on Compass Group Canada visit our website at www.compass-canada.com.
Or follow us on Twitter @CompassGroupCan