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Back of House - Chef Designate
@ Sandman Hotel Group
Hamilton, Ontario
Overview
Sandman Hotel Group is hiring a Chef Designate to lead culinary operations in a restaurant, including developing leaders and team members and ensuring profitability. The role requires 3+ years leading a culinary team in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
- Lead culinary operations in the restaurant
- Hire, train and schedule culinary team members
- Develop leaders and identify high-potential team members
- Maintain high food quality execution
- Manage food cost, inventory and labour
Requirements summary:
- 3+ years leading a culinary team in a fast-paced environment
- Business sense in inventory, food cost and labour
- Established people development and motivation skills
- Passion for high food quality
- Strong patience and communication skills
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-27
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-13
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-13
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Food & beverage |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Management experience | 3+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Restaurant or kitchen |
| Position | Mostly standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
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Sandman Hotel Group
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Full company description
Sandman Hotels—A Family Legacy Be part of Canada's most successful hospitality story with Sandman Hotel Group. Founded by Bob Gaglardi in 1963, Sandman Hotel Group has deep roots in Canadian hospitality. With a $5000 loan and a bold vision, Bob established Northland Properties Incorporated with the intention of building hotels and restaurants where people could come together to experience exceptional customer service. Since opening our first hotel in Smithers, BC, in 1967, we have grown into a proud family-run business, now led by Bob’s son Tom. Today, you will find us across Canada–from St Johns to Vancouver–with over 60 hotels across Canada, the UK, Ireland, and the USA. // Sandman Hotels—Un héritage familial Prenez votre place dans l'histoire de l'hôtellerie la plus réussie au Canada, avec le Groupe hôtelier Sandman. Créé par Bob Gaglardi en 1963, le Groupe Sandman Hotel à des racines profondes dans l’hospitalité canadienne. Avec un prêt de 5 000 dollars et une vision audacieuse, Bob a créé Northland Properties Incorporated avec l’intention de construire des hôtels et des restaurants où les gens pourraient se retrouver pour profiter d’un service à la clientèle exceptionnel. Depuis l’ouverture de notre premier hôtel à Smithers, en Colombie-Britannique, en 1967, nous nous sommes développés pour devenir une entreprise familiale fière, aujourd’hui dirigée par Tom, le fils de Bob. Aujourd’hui, nous sommes présents dans tout le Canada, de St Johns à Vancouver, avec plus de 60 hôtels au Canada, au Royaume-Uni, en Irlande et aux États-Unis.
- LinkedIn followers
- 13,119
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 892
- Reported office locations
- 310-1755 W. Broadway, Vancouver, British Columbia V6J 4S5, CA
- Other recorded names
- Sandman Hotel Group
- Specialties
- Hospitality
- Business Travel
- Leisure Travel
- Vacations
- and Hotels
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
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Sandman Hotels—A Family Legacy Be part of Canada's most successful hospitality story with Sandman Hotel Group. Founded by Bob Gaglardi in 1963, Sandman Hotel Group has deep roots in Canadian hospitality. With a $5000 loan and a bold vision, Bob established Northland Properties Incorporated with the intention of building hotels and restaurants where people could come together to experience exceptional customer…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitality |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Vancouver, British Columbia |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1967 |
| Specialties | HospitalityBusiness TravelLeisure TravelVacationsand Hotels |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 147 |
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Proud to be 100% Canadian-owned, Northland Properties' are recognized as one of the most trusted names in hotels, restaurants, resorts, sports, construction, and asset management. Our well-known and loved brands have been bringing people together to celebrate unforgettable experiences across Canada, the US, Ireland, and the UK for over 50 years. As Canada’s fastest-growing hospitality group, we believe the foundation of our continued success is our people and their ability to take great care of our guests.
We are looking for enthusiastic and experienced Chef Designate to lead our culinary teams towards continued success in this ever-evolving industry. As the Chef Designate, you will have the opportunity to lead the culinary operations in the restaurant, including developing leaders and team members, creating atmosphere, and ensuring profitability.
Our restaurants are industry leaders in team development and offer unique opportunities for personal growth, regardless of where you are at in your career. You will be sure to make meaningful, career-enhancing connections and lifelong friends along the way.
Our menu, continuously developed by our Executive Chef, features globally inspired flavours and fresh, high quality ingredients. Our passion for the culinary arts and hospitality is evident in our menu, but also in our teams. Both our culinary and front of house staff members are made of people who work to make memorable experiences for our guests, from handcrafted dishes to flawless table service, focused on excellence in every detail.
Key Responsibilities
- Being the Chef Designate is about being an inspirational leader in all aspects of culinary operations - instilling positive culture, developing leadership and role modelling hospitality. In this role, some of your responsibilities will also include:
- Take the lead in the hiring process for all culinary team members, including training and scheduling for all positions
- Work with other leaders to drive the daily culinary operations at an outstanding level
- Maximize long-term profitability through excellent leadership and mentorship of your team
- Hold your team to the highest level of food quality execution and support the ongoing development of culinary skills within your team
- Identify high potential in your team and develop those extraordinary individuals into leaders
- Ensure the use of fresh, top-quality ingredients while continually balancing the cost of day-to-day operations
Key Requirements
- 3+ years experience leading a culinary team in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Skilled business sense regarding inventory management, food cost, labour and scheduling, variable costs, etc.
- Established leadership skills - people development, ability to motivate everyone around you to always be at their best
- Passion for the highest level of food quality
- Energetic, upbeat, and ambitious
- Strong patience and communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to achieve professional and personal goals
Opportunities
With our company, you will have the chance to:
- Gain valuable leadership skills and experience
- Grow your career in our rapidly expanding company
- Cultivate your own development by working with senior leaders
- Attend leadership development seminars and conferences
- Learn about opportunities for taking part in new restaurant opens across Canada and the USA
At Northland Properties Corporation (NPC), we are committed to building a network of talented professionals who can help to provide exceptional hospitality experiences. As an equal opportunity employer, we are constantly seeking motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join us in various fields, including Construction, Finance, IT, HR, Marketing, and Support Center. To join our dedicated team and be a part of our thriving hospitality community, explore the exciting career opportunities available at https://northland.ca/careers/
Submission of resume does not guarantee an interview or transfer. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, provided they meet the minimal requirements of the applicable skills required. You must be legally entitled to work in Canada to apply as the employer does not have a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) that would support a foreign worker. Applications will not be accepted via email or in person. We thank all applicants for their interest in Career opportunities with Company, however, only those applicants we wish to interview will receive a reply to their application.
NPC uses AI enabled tools to assist with application management. All hiring decisions are made by people. We do not use AI to screen, assess or select applicants for this posting. NPC is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. NPC does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, provincial or local laws. Accommodations are available at any stage of the recruitment process upon request. If you need support, please email [email protected]. NPC takes seriously its obligations under the Human Rights Code
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