# Food Services Manager

> Matrix Camps and Logistics · Osoyoos, Canada · Full-time · Posted 2026-03-31

**Salary:** CAD 85,000–95,000

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** URGENT

## Description

**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

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Apply confidentially: Submit resume/cover highlighting Catering & Food Safety experience on this ad.

_**Matrix Aviation is an equal opportunity employer prioritizing safety and communities**_

## Apply

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