Food Services Manager
Location: Osoyoos, BC (On-site with limited travel)
Duration: Full-Time
Salary: $85,000 – $95,000+ (commensurate on experience)
About Matrix Camps & Logistics
Matrix Camps and Logistics is a leading provider of remote camp services, logistics, and aviation management across Canada.
With over 25 years of experience and a workforce of 250+ employees annually, Matrix is known for delivering safe, efficient, and cost-effective solutions in complex and remote environments. We are a drug- and alcohol-free workplace committed to safety, transparency, and operational excellence.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Food Services 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
This is a high-impact role ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced, logistics-heavy environments and can balance culinary leadership with operational discipline.
Key Responsibilities
Catering Operations & Menu Development
- 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
Budgeting & Procurement
- 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)
Quality Control & Reporting
- 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
Food Safety & Compliance
- Oversee food safety systems (HACCP principles, temp logs, sanitation)
- Ensure compliance with provincial and federal health regulations
- Support kitchen inspections, approvals, and regulatory engagement
Leadership & Development
- Support recruitment and onboarding of kitchen staff
- Mentor and develop cooks (including Red Seal pathway support)
- Build strong relationships with site teams and stakeholders
Safety & Logistics Support
- 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
Requirements
- 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, FoodSafe)
- Valid Class 5 driver’s license
- Strong organizational and project management skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (especially Excel)
Preferred Qualifications
- 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
Additional Requirements
- 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
Benefits
What We Offer
- 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
Join Our Elite Team
Matrix professionals thrive in high-stakes environments, backed by unbiased expertise and career growth.
Apply confidentially: Submit resume/cover highlighting Catering & Food Safety experience on this ad.
Matrix Aviation is an equal opportunity employer prioritizing safety and communities