Food & hospitality jobs in Canada

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Counted Nov 2, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 20,799
Employers: 5,435

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / hour: $23.22Across 7,982 listings
Average starting payCAD / year: $58,995Across 434 listings
Average starting payUSD / hour: $18.07Across 105 listings
Average starting payCAD / month: $4,103Across 13 listings

Employer-advertised starting pay, not employee salaries. Currencies and pay periods stay separate.

Where work happens

Remote: <1%5 listings
Hybrid: <1%64 listings
On-site: >99%20,698 listings

Not specified: <1% (32 listings)

Employers hiring include Starbucks Coffee Company (1,238), TIM HORTONS (498), Chartwell (368).

Sources & calculation notes

These figures describe the listings on this role page at the date shown, not the whole job market. Listings can change.

Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

Hybrid and on-site classifications may be inferred from descriptions. Check the original ad. How we count

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Compass Canada

Executive Chef, Culinary Strategy & Member Solutions

ON, Canada
Mississauga, ON, L5W 0G2, Canada

The salary range for this position is $100,000 to $110,000. · Full-time

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Job details

Pay: The salary range for this position is $100,000 to $110,000.
Job type: Full-time
Experience: 5+ years of experience in culinary operations, foodservice, procurement, sourcing, category management, consulting, or a related field.
Posting language: English
Posted: Jul 31, 2026

Original job description

The salary range for this position is $100,000 to $110,000. 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.

The Executive Chef, Culinary Strategy & Member Solutions leads culinary strategy, sourcing implementation, product optimization, menu innovation, and member consulting across Foodbuy’s client network. The role partners with Procurement, Account Management, suppliers, and members to improve contract utilization, purchasing compliance, sourcing outcomes, revenue growth, and member satisfaction. The role provides leadership for support resources, sets priorities, coaches performance, and ensures optimization, conversion, product matching, and client-ready analytics are delivered with quality and business impact.

Success in this role will be driven by improved member contract utilization, growth in purchasing revenue, successful implementation of sourcing and product optimization initiatives, member satisfaction, effective supplier engagement and collaboration, measurable impact from culinary consulting and innovation activities, and the ability to build, lead, and develop scalable capabilities and processes that support members and internal stakeholders.

Now, if you were to come on board as our Executive Chef, Culinary Strategy & Member Solutions, we’d ask you to do the following for us:

Lead product cuttings, tastings, culinary showcases, product evaluations, and supplier demonstrations that support member needs, sourcing priorities, and contracted program adoption.
Analyze purchasing intelligence, customer models, utilization trends, and operational needs to identify opportunities that improve compliance, purchasing performance, and revenue growth.
Support procurement initiatives through specification development, product mapping, rationalization, quality validation, product matching, and contract alignment.
Provide chef-to-chef consulting, menu innovation, operational assessments, and strategic recommendations for key Foodbuy members and prospective clients.
Partner with Procurement, Account Management, suppliers, and manufacturers to support launches, sourcing projects, conversions, onboarding, and procurement strategies.
Develop plans that improve purchasing compliance, drive adoption of negotiated supplier programs, and increase contract utilization.
Serve as the culinary and product knowledge expert for contracted programs, providing guidance to members, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
Lead, coach, and develop direct report(s), ensuring effective support for project intake, opportunity assessment, financial analysis, stakeholder-ready recommendations, and member value optimization initiatives.
Set priorities, clarify expectations, and manage day-to-day workflow for direct report(s), ensuring work aligns to member priorities, sourcing opportunities, and business impact.
Coach, develop, and provide feedback to team members while building exposure to culinary, sourcing, procurement, and member-facing workstreams.
Build repeatable processes, templates, and quality standards that improve speed, consistency, and scalability of optimization and conversion support.

Think you have what it takes to be our Executive Chef, Culinary Strategy & Member Solutions? We’re committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here’s how we’ll know you’ll be successful in the role:

Culinary Degree, bachelor’s degree, or equivalent combination of education and foodservice industry experience.
5+ years of experience in culinary operations, foodservice, procurement, sourcing, category management, consulting, or a related field.
Strong understanding of foodservice distribution, procurement practices, strategic sourcing, and contract compliance.
Exceptional financial and business acumen, coupled with the ability to leverage data-driven insights to influence strategy and performance.
Demonstrated project management and people leadership experience, including coaching, prioritizing work, managing performance, developing talent, and leading direct report(s) or cross-functional resources.
Ability to translate member requirements, operational needs, and category opportunities into clear work plans that drive effective cross-functional execution and business outcomes.
Strong analytical, communication, presentation, relationship management, and executive/client/supplier communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; data analytics and Power BI experience preferred.
Ability to travel 10% to 20% as required to support customer engagements, product cuttings, sourcing initiatives, industry events, and team leadership activities.

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Responsibilities

The Executive Chef leads culinary strategy, menu innovation, and product optimization while consulting with members to improve contract utilization and purchasing performance. They also manage direct reports, oversee supplier engagement, and develop scalable processes to drive business impact and revenue growth.

Requirements

Candidates must have a culinary or bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of experience in culinary operations, procurement, or a related field. Strong financial acumen, leadership skills, and proficiency in data analytics and Microsoft Office are required to succeed in this role.

Skills

Culinary strategy
Menu innovation
Procurement
Strategic sourcing
Contract compliance
Financial acumen
Project management
People leadership
Data analytics
Foodservice distribution
Product optimization
Stakeholder management
Business consulting
Microsoft Office
Power BI

Benefits

Group benefits
Employer RRSP contributions
Discretionary bonus
Incentive programs

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Keywords

Culinary Strategy
Foodservice
Procurement
Strategic Sourcing
Contract Compliance
Menu Innovation
Product Optimization
Purchasing Intelligence
Category Management
Consulting
Project Management
People Leadership
Data Analytics
Power BI
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Word
Supplier Engagement
Revenue Growth
Member Satisfaction
Operational Assessment
Specification Development
Product Mapping
Quality Validation
Business Acumen

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