Head Of Food Service

Head Of Food Service

Chef Jasper is redefining food service for senior living through a powerful combination of software and robotics. In 2024, they launched the first robotic kitchen in a long-term care facility globally. Their technology elevates nutrition standards by transforming how long-term care homes plan, purchase, and prepare food. They streamline every step of meal planning — from menus and compliance to ordering and preparation — their robotic food service system automates the most repetitive and time-consuming kitchen tasks. Their mission is to help care homes save time, reduce food waste, and serve residents better. Chef Jasper empowers care teams to focus on what really matters: delivering great food and meaningful care.

Highlights:

• HQ in Montreal
• Built the company with a shared vision around robotics, AI, and scalable food service automation for long-term care and residential settings
• Raised over $10M by top VCs like Real Ventures, Hike Ventures, and Toyota Ventures
• Featured In: TechCrunch, Betakit, Montreal Gazette, Quebec Science, The Spoon

About The Role:

We're seeking a Head of Food Service to oversee all aspects of their culinary operations across multiple sites. This is a hands-on, senior leadership role where operational excellence, team management, and supplier relationships are key.

• Operations management: Oversee food services in compliance with provincial and federal regulations, health & safety standards, and company policies
• Menu planning & execution: Design and execute menus tailored to clientele, aligned with contract scope and budget requirements
• Cost control & inventory: Manage inventory, conduct monthly audits, order appropriate quantities of food and supplies, and control labor and food costs
• Staff leadership: Oversee, train, mentor, and guide kitchen and food service teams to ensure professional and efficient operations
• Site operations & launches: Lead daily kitchen operations, implement standardized processes across sites, and coordinate new site openings
• Compliance & safety: Conduct daily safety meetings, inspect facilities and equipment, enforce safe work practices, and ensure preventative maintenance is completed
• Supplier & vendor management: Build relationships with suppliers, manage contracts, and ensure product quality and consistency
• Customer service: Liaise with clients, maintain positive relationships, and model high standards of customer service
• Cross-functional collaboration: Communicate professionally across all levels of the organization, working closely with culinary, operations, and leadership teams
• Other duties: Perform additional responsibilities as required to support operational excellence

Requirements:

• 7+ years in food service operations management (scheduling, staffing, hiring, menu design, budget management)
• Experience collaborating with dietitians/nutritionists; background in dietetics/nutrition is a strong asset
• Proven ability to manage tight food budgets while maintaining quality
• Experience with Cisco or GFS suppliers preferred Long-term care (LTC) experience is ideal, but not required
• Familiarity with scaling operations across multiple sites
• Strong vendor management and staff scheduling skills
• Excited by tech-driven food service innovation and cross-functional collaboration with engineers
• Based in Montreal/Quebec If based in Toronto, open to frequent travel to Montreal (2 days every 2 weeks for non-local staff)

Benefits:

• Be part of a category creator: Join a company at the forefront of robotics and automation in food service, backed by top-tier investors and government partners
• Work directly with founders: Gain visibility, influence the product roadmap, and have your voice heard in key decisions
• Shape automation solutions that directly impact margins, customer success, and operational excellence
• Join a mission-driven team: Work with people who care deeply about outcomes for our customers, their staff, and the seniors they serve