Executive Chef - Future Opportunities, Central Yukon (Dawson City)

Job Description ATCO Frontec is seeking an Executive Chef to join our team. The Executive Chef is responsible for the daily operations of the kitchen, provides professional leadership and direction to the kitchen personnel. Creating of menus, ordering of products and ensuring all food services are preformed to the highest of standard possible.

Responsibilities

Manage food services in strict compliance with Food Service Management Guides, Provincial and Federal regulations.

Manage and plan menu’s appropriate to the clientele in accordance with the Contract Scope of Work and within approved budgets

Monthly inventory and inventory control

Adheres to labour matrix and controls labour costs

Ensure that all meals are prepared and served to the highest standards possible while maintaining cost control and ensuring products are used effectively

Oversee the Kitchen Staff and ensuring all duties are performed in a professional and timely manner

Ensure the correct amounts of products are ordered for the capacity of the lodge

Oversee customer relations

Responsible for training and monitoring employees to ensure Health and Safety procedures are being followed

Conduct daily safety meetings with all kitchen staff

Inspect facilities or equipment for regulatory compliance and ensures PM’s are being done

Sets excellent customer service and work examples

Actively involved in ensuring they are following safe and sound procedures and are adhering to government regulations as well as WFS Health and Safety, policies and procedures.

Various other duties as assigned by management from time to time

Qualifications

A minimum of 8 years’ experience in an Executive Chef position in a complex kitchen operation is required.

The successful candidate should hold their Culinary Red Seal.

Prior experience working in large facilities such as universities, hospitals or a remote camp setting is an asset.

Experience in menu development is a strong asset

Professional communication skills, oral and written in a leadership role

Strong ability to train, mentor, coach and guide performance to personnel in all positions

Innovative and creative problem solver in finding solutions and opportunities

Strong organizational, time management, and report writing skills

Proficient using MS Office software

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