Lead high-volume catering operations with menu planning, cost control, and staff supervision for Dexterra Group across North America. Build organized service processes.
As Catering Sous Chef, you will work under the Chef Manager overseeing event preparation, procurement, budgets, and team training. The role combines scratch cooking with local ingredients, client service, supplier coordination, and administrative duties. You will develop menus, support healthy and special-diet options, and maintain safe food preparation standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee catering event preparation, organization, and execution
- Plan menus, recipes, schedules, and efficient preparation processes
- Manage ordering, inventories, supplier discrepancies, and receiving
- Supervise, train, coach, and develop catering staff
- Resolve customer concerns while maintaining service standards
Requirements:
- Three years of related high-volume catering experience
- Knowledge of worldwide food cultures and special diets
- Experience with cost control and employee management
- Serve Safe or Food Safe certification and health-safety knowledge
- Ability to read a BEO and manage strict catering timelines
Bring catering leadership, scratch cooking, cost control, and organized service planning to Dexterra Group's catering operations.
Catering Sous Chef Operations Lead in Mississauga employer: Dexterra Group
At Dexterra Group, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a culture of stability, diversity, and inclusion. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through our supportive team environment, award-winning safety culture, and recognition programs, making it a fulfilling place to work. As an Area Manager, you will have the opportunity to lead impactful operations across multiple locations while contributing to meaningful projects that enhance our communities.
