Food Services Manager

Location:

Osoyoos, BC (On-site with limited travel)

Duration:
Full-Time

Salary: $85,000 - $95,000+ (commensurate on experience)

We are seeking a Catering & Food Safety Coordinator (Catering Manager) to lead and elevate our national remote camp catering operations from our Osoyoos, BC office.

Reporting to the National Operations Manager, this role is critical in driving:

• Food cost efficiency
• Food procurement in multiple sites, and national vendor management
• Menu standardization and innovation
• Food safety compliance
• Operational excellence across 20+ remote sites

Develop and manage tiered menu programs:

• Tier A:
  Premium (steak, prime rib & seafood options weekly)
• Tier B:
  High-quality home-style meals
• Tier C:
  Efficient, camp-style menus

Standardize "plug-and-play" menus for operations and sales proposals

Ensure consistency, quality, and client satisfaction across all sites

• Track and manage project-level food budgets
• Optimize purchasing strategies in high-cost, remote environments
• Manage vendor relationships (e.g., Sysco, Gordon Food Service, local suppliers)
• Coordinate logistics for challenging supply chains (including fly-in sites)

• Implement daily reporting systems from camp teams (menus, photos, compliance)
• Conduct virtual audits for food quality, presentation, and adherence
• Monitor performance and drive continuous improvement across locations

• Oversee food safety systems (HACCP principles, temp logs, sanitation)
• Ensure compliance with provincial and federal health regulations
• Support kitchen inspections, approvals, and regulatory engagement

• Support recruitment and onboarding of kitchen staff
• Mentor and develop cooks (including Red Seal pathway support)
• Build strong relationships with site teams and stakeholders

• Maintain first aid inventory oversight and safety documentation processes
• Collaborate with logistics teams to support operational needs
• Conduct occasional site visits (10%) for audits and supporting mobilization of kitchens in newly built camps

• 5-10+ years of experience in catering, camp, or commercial kitchen management
• Strong experience managing multi-site or remote operations
• Proven ability in budgeting, cost control, and procurement
• Knowledge of food safety systems (HACCP, Food Safe)
• Valid Class 5 driver's license
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (especially Excel)

• Red Seal Cook certification (strong asset)
• Experience in remote camp environments
• Background in supply chain logistics or complex operations
• Experience managing across multiple time zones and deadlines
• Strong leadership presence with experienced kitchen teams

• Ability to travel to remote camp locations occasionally (10% of role)
• Flexibility to support operational needs as required
• Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal record check

• Competitive salary with growth potential
• Relocation assistance
• Stable, full-time schedule (primarily office-based, generally Monday-Friday)
• Opportunity to lead national operations and make a real impact
• Career advancement within a growing organization

Matrix Aviation is an equal opportunity employer prioritizing safety and communities