Corporate Chef, Restaurant Associates Canada
- Mississauga, ON, Canada
The salary range for this position is $115,000 to $130,000. · Full-time
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The salary range for this position is $115,000 to $130,000. 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, and discretionary bonus or incentive programs, where applicable to the role. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and 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 and applicant screening process.
This is a posting for an existing vacancy.
The Corporate Chef provides national culinary leadership for Restaurant Associates Canada, translating RA’s premium hospitality vision into memorable, consistent and commercially successful dining experiences. The role leads culinary strategy across workplace dining, executive hospitality, catering, events and venues, while developing chefs, strengthening operations and partnering across the Envision Group and Compass Group Canada.
The successful candidate embeds hospitality into everything they do by connecting with teams and clients, anticipating needs, respecting people and the planet, and exceeding expectations. Through chef-inspired cuisine, personalized service and thoughtful care, this role helps fuel client success and strengthen the RA brand.
Now, If You Were To Come On Board As One Of Our Corporate Chefs, We’d Ask You To Do The Following For Us
Culinary strategy and standards
This is a posting for an existing vacancy.
The Corporate Chef provides national culinary leadership for Restaurant Associates Canada, translating RA’s premium hospitality vision into memorable, consistent and commercially successful dining experiences. The role leads culinary strategy across workplace dining, executive hospitality, catering, events and venues, while developing chefs, strengthening operations and partnering across the Envision Group and Compass Group Canada.
The successful candidate embeds hospitality into everything they do by connecting with teams and clients, anticipating needs, respecting people and the planet, and exceeding expectations. Through chef-inspired cuisine, personalized service and thoughtful care, this role helps fuel client success and strengthen the RA brand.
Now, If You Were To Come On Board As One Of Our Corporate Chefs, We’d Ask You To Do The Following For Us
Culinary strategy and standards
- Set and communicate the national culinary direction for RA Canada, ensuring food and hospitality experiences reflect premium quality, seasonality, local sourcing, sustainability and diverse guest preferences.
- Establish and maintain standards for menu quality, flavour, presentation, portioning, service, consistency and execution across the portfolio.
- Develop, test, cost and govern scalable menus, recipes, promotions, culinary concepts and operating playbooks that balance guest experience, creativity, labour, food cost and profitability.
- Use guest feedback, client priorities, market trends and operational insight to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and relevant innovation.
- Partner with Operations and unit leaders to improve guest satisfaction, client retention, food and labour cost awareness, purchasing compliance, waste reduction and overall account performance.
- Create a disciplined culinary operating rhythm that includes menu reviews, field assessments, performance reporting, action plans, ownership and follow-through.
- Support mobilizations, new openings, account recoveries and major activations by ensuring culinary readiness, procurement alignment, inventory and production controls, training and stabilization.
- Lead culinary contributions to RFPs, tastings, client presentations, retention strategies, executive dining and strategic hospitality events.
- Coach and develop Executive Chefs, Regional Chefs and unit culinary leaders through field support, structured training, succession planning and the sharing of best practices.
- Build a strong, inclusive culinary culture where people feel safe to share, listen, learn, experiment and perform at their best.
- Identify talent, strengthen bench depth and create clear development pathways for culinary leaders across RA Canada.
- Act as the senior culinary liaison among RA leadership, clients, Envision partners, Foodbuy, suppliers, Marketing, Growth and Retention, HSQA, Finance and culinary teams.
- Advance adoption of approved culinary systems, menu-management tools, recipes, SOPs, reporting practices and compliance processes.
- Champion Compass HSQA, HACCP, allergen management, sanitation, workplace safety, food quality and audit readiness across the sector.
- Maintain a visible field presence and communicate clearly, promptly and respectfully with stakeholders at every level.
- Post-secondary culinary education, Culinary Arts Diploma or equivalent professional training. Interprovincial Red Seal certification is preferred and may be required based on the final posting requirements.
- Progressive senior culinary leadership experience in premium workplace hospitality, restaurants, hotels, catering, executive dining or multi-unit foodservice.
- Demonstrated success leading menu development, premium catering, high-volume production, culinary innovation, new openings and client-facing presentations.
- Strong financial and commercial acumen, including menu costing, food and labour cost awareness, forecasting, purchasing, waste control and operational budgeting.
- Working knowledge of food safety, HACCP, allergen controls, occupational health and safety, sanitation and quality-assurance practices.
- Exceptional leadership, coaching, collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to influence across operations and cross-functional teams.
- Comfort working independently, managing competing priorities and delivering to deadlines in a fast-paced, national environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn enterprise culinary, compliance and reporting platforms.
- Join an award-winning culture. We have been recognized for being a Great Place to Work, in addition to being selected as a FORTUNE Global 500 Company, Best Workplaces Retail & Hospitality, and FORTUNE World’s Most Admired Companies.
- The opportunities with us are endless. As the world’s largest food and support services company, we offer an extensive range of learning and career opportunities for all our associates.
- Health & Safety. The health and safety of our associates, clients and guests has always been our top priority. We have the right processes in place to ensure our teams have the support they need to stay safe, while helping to keep our guests safe.
- Health Benefits. For our eligible associates, we offer comprehensive health, vision, and dental care coverage.
- A Focus on Mental Health and Wellness. Our Mental Health and Well-Being initiative was created to share credible resources with our associates and the communities we serve on a variety of topics, including mental, physical, spiritual, and financial wellbeing. We also have an Employment Assistance Program which provides our associates with access to 24/7 support, resources, and information.
- We are as diverse as our guests. We are as diverse as the people and communities we serve, and we know that’s one of our greatest strengths. We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where people feel respected, supported, and able to grow, with fair opportunities for all. Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) create space for connection, deepen cultural awareness, and build appreciation of diverse perspectives across our teams – strengthening our culture and helping people feel a true sense of belonging.
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Responsibilities
Lead national culinary strategy and standards across Restaurant Associates Canada’s workplace dining, executive hospitality, catering, events, and venues, ensuring premium, consistent, commercially successful experiences. Improve operational and financial performance, develop culinary leaders, support growth and client retention, and uphold food safety, quality, and compliance standards.
Requirements
Requires post-secondary culinary education, a Culinary Arts Diploma or equivalent professional training, and progressive senior culinary leadership experience; Interprovincial Red Seal certification is preferred and may be required. Candidates should demonstrate expertise in menu development, catering, high-volume production, financial and operational management, food safety, and leadership, with strong communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Skills
- National Culinary Strategy
- Menu Development
- Culinary Operations
- Food Costing
- Labour Cost Management
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- Premium Catering
- High-Volume Food Production
- Client Presentations
- Team Leadership and Coaching
- Food Safety
- HACCP
- Allergen Management
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Supplier and Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Microsoft Office
Benefits
- Group Benefits
- Employer RRSP Contributions
- Discretionary Bonus or Incentive Programs
- Health Insurance
- Vision Care
- Dental Care
- Mental Health and Wellness Support
- Employment Assistance Program
- Learning and Career Opportunities
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Categories
- Food & Beverage
- Hospitality
- Management & Leadership
- Environmental & Sustainability
Keywords
- Culinary Arts Diploma
- Interprovincial Red Seal Certification
- Culinary Strategy
- Menu Development
- Menu Costing
- Premium Hospitality
- Workplace Dining
- Executive Dining
- Catering
- Events
- High-Volume Production
- Food and Labour Cost Management
- Forecasting
- Purchasing Compliance
- Waste Reduction
- Client Retention
- RFPs
- Food Safety
- HACCP
- Allergen Management
- Sanitation
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Quality Assurance
- Audit Readiness
- Menu-Management Tools
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Microsoft Office
- Supplier Partnerships