We’re looking for motivated, engaged people to help make everyone’s journeys better.

Job Description Summary:

We’re looking for someone with a passion for Operations Leadership for a position in our Vancouver Flight Kitchen. If you have strong leadership skills and production experience this is an opportunity to take your career to the next level.  You will be leading people and process in our food production & assembly department.  As we’re a 24hr/day, 7 days per week operation, you must be able to work various shifts. 

Why work for Gate Gourmet:

no waiting period for medical or dental benefitsRRSP matchingsubsidized mealsfree parkingfree access to an EAPcompany-wide corporate discounts, Good Life Fitness, TELUS mobility, Bell mobility, Rogers, Dell computerssalary range $70,000 to $80,000 gross annually

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Leverage your culinary expertise to take our customer’s experience to the next levelContribute to new menu designEnsuring customer’s quality standards are always met or exceededResponsible for safety, quality and compliance to customer specifications and regulatory requirements and company policies and procedures.Champions employee safety without compromiseManages daily manpower planning including assignment of responsibilities and workstations.Responsible for evaluating employee performance, coaching and corrective action for employees and liaises as required with HR and other support functions. Trains and monitors employees on proper work procedures to ensure maximum productivity with minimum labour and food costsAlways looks for ways to minimize labour and material costWorks closely with all internal customers & suppliers to continuously improve the overall supply chainWorks with entire leadership team toward a unified goalAdministrative tasks including creation of requisitions, production sheets, HACCP documentation, shift reports etc.

Education:

Red Seal Chef preferred

Work Experience:

Minimum 3 years cooking or food preparation experience with a wide array of cuisinesMinimum 2 years of leadership experience in a high volume, fast paced food production environment with complex menusProduction planning experience a plus

Job Skills:

Strong and effective leadership skills with the ability to successfully manage a staff of 30+ employeesAbility to train and mentor othersMust have the ability to give constructive feedback to employees dailyAbility to communicate clearly and effectivelyAble to balance multiple objectives in a fast-paced, high-pressure environmentStrong organizational & analytical skillsAbility to create a production plan & execute that planMust be innovative and have the ability to make changes to the operation as needed to further improve the work environment and unit performanceBasic computer skills with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office productsKnowledge of SAP a plus

If you want to be part of a team that helps make travel and culinary memories, join us!