Company Description Dexterra Group (TSX: DXT) is a leading provider of support services and infrastructure support solutions across Canada and the United States. Through our diverse businesses, we deliver facilities management, food services, remote workforce accommodations, forestry services, and other operational solutions that help organizations operate safely, efficiently, and sustainably. For more than 80 years, Dexterra has supported clients across a wide range of industries and environments, from commercial and institutional facilities to remote worksites and natural resource operations.

We are committed to delivering exceptional service while creating meaningful opportunities for our people, clients, and communities. Great food doesn't happen by accident. We're looking for a hands-on Chef Manager to lead a dynamic university campus food service operation.

This is more than running a kitchen. You'll 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.

You'll 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.

NOTE: This role requires flexible availability (days, afternoons-evenings & weekend operations). 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.

Ensure compliance with HACCP, FOODSAFE, workplace safety, and company food safety standards.



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. Great food and hospitality are consistently delivered every day.

Catering events are executed flawlessly. Food, labour, and inventory targets are achieved without compromising quality. Flexible availability (days, afternoons-evenings & weekend operations). ~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. ~ Robust 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.

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.

📌 Chef Manager (Campus Residence Dining) (Mississauga)
🏢 Dexterra Group
📍 Mississauga