Executive Chef Mobilization & Field Support at Compass Group

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

28 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Management, Client Relationship, Financial Systems, Menu Cost Engineering, Operational Compliance, Communication, Culinary Software, Culinary Arts, Mentorship, Innovation, Training, Team Development, Culinary Trends, Safety, Hospitality Excellence, AI Integration

Industry

Food and Beverage Services

Description

You might not know our name, but you know where we are. That’s because Compass Group Canada is part of a global foodservice and support services company that’s the 6th largest employer in the world, with 625,000 employees. You’ll find us in schools, colleges, hospitals, office buildings, senior living communities, tourist attractions, sports venues, remote camps and military installations and more. We’re in all major cities, at remote work sites and everywhere in between – doing business in Canada and 50+ other countries where you can learn and grow. Join us now and point your career forward! Imagine working in a place that brings out the best in you and helps others feel right at home. We provide an environment that balances independence with support. We customize our care, so that it’s right for our residents and their loved ones. A funny thing happens when we encourage our residents to engage and enjoy—we do the same. This is healthy living at its finest. Join us. Click here for This is Marquise Hospitality video!Job Summary Executive Chef, Mobilization and Field Support – Unidine Canada At Unidine Canada, we believe that culinary leadership is not just about food, it’s about vision, innovation, and impact. Our Executive Chef, Mobilization and Field Support is a strategic culinary leader responsible for driving innovation, operational excellence, and team development across Unidine Canada. This role sets high standards for quality and consistency while supporting new account openings, field operations, and culinary program execution for this exciting new retirement living brand as part of the Compass Group Canada portfolio. Key Responsibilities: Trend Leadership: Use E15 insights and industry research to identify emerging food trends. Develop data-driven, innovative menus aligned with brand standards. Program Development: Design creative culinary programs that balance innovation with operational feasibility. Foster collaboration and experimentation within the team. Training & Development: Build comprehensive training systems tailored to team skill levels, incorporating hands-on learning and mentorship. Team Leadership: Manage and support Site Chefs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Provide guidance on menu development, cost control, and culinary trends. Menu Management: Champion adoption and compliance of menu management platforms to streamline operations and maintain consistency. Sales & Growth Support: Partner with Sales & Growth teams on proposals and presentations. Represent Unidine Canada at industry events to showcase culinary excellence. Additional Duties: Supports onboarding of new Culinary Managers, to understand Unidine Canada’s Executional Framework Standards and established food programs. Works with culinary managers to meet or exceed account targets for food cost, retail sales, resident satisfaction, and client satisfaction. Provide support for new account openings and/or renovations where needed. Communicates effectively with leadership and attends monthly Regional Executive Chef (REC) conference calls and webinars. Read and comply with all policies and procedures of Compass Group Canada. Support Culinary Managers with all matters related to culinary functions in the accounts. Qualifications: Proven leadership and management skills with strong client relationship experience. Expertise in financial systems, menu cost engineering, and operational compliance. Excellent communication skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office and culinary software platforms. Associate degree in culinary arts or management preferred; minimum 5 years progressive BOH management experience. Certifications: ADFS, Allergen; Red Seal. Hands-on approach with commitment to safety, hospitality excellence, and resident satisfaction. Experience integrating AI tools for workflow optimization is an asset. 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 PeopleHub@compass-canada.com for further information.

Responsibilities

The Executive Chef, Mobilization and Field Support is responsible for driving innovation, operational excellence, and team development across Unidine Canada. This role supports new account openings, field operations, and culinary program execution while maintaining high standards for quality and consistency.