Statement of Commitment
Dana’s brand belief, “To transform the food service experience, every day”, extends to not only the food we serve, but also to our interactions with our guests, clients, contractors, employees, and other individuals who may come into contact with our services or offerings. We aim to not only create great meals, but to have an experience that is highlighted and driven by respect, accommodation, and attentiveness.
Dana takes pride in striving for equality in the workplace. Equality can be described as providing equal opportunity to every individual, while recognizing that historically certain groups or individuals have experienced a form of discrimination. The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005) (“AODA”) provides a frame work for the steps needed to meet the needs of individuals with disabilities. We are committed to meeting the needs of all individuals who have a relationship, or interaction, with Dana, and taking steps to continually improve our services and interactions, not only in Ontario, but also across Canada where we operate.
Dana welcomes all feedback in relation our goals to promote equality in the workplace. Feedback, or additional questions or requests, can be directed to hrinquiries@danahospitality.ca, by telephone at 905-829-2898, or by mail at 2898 South Sheridan Way, Suite 200, Oakville, ON L6J 7L5
Why Work With Us
At Dana Hospitality, we have a people first mentality. Our greatest asset will always be the people who work in our locations making a difference in their guest’s day, every day through the food they create and the service they provide. They believe in operational excellence while ensuring food safety standards and quality to delight their guests.
The most important quality that we look for is passion. It creates drive, which in turn produces innovation. We want individuals who share our respect for seasonal, locally-sourced ingredients, and who are committed to providing great food. Every day.
Culture
We have such a special culture, because we provide the opportunity for our chefs to be creative and run the locations like they would their very own kitchen, it creates a special connection with people, through food, to their guests. We offer a work-life balance that typical restaurants cannot offer, giving you more quality time with your loved ones.
Development
Our development philosophy provides for a positive impact to the employee experience by assessing skills and providing the necessary tools and training to enhance their personal abilities, leading them into the career path they choose. We are committed to your growth and future success. Together, we achieve greatness.
Rewards
We offer a competitive health, dental, and life insurance benefit program no matter if you are in a location or in the office, you will have the opportunity to join our benefits program which provide the care for you and your immediate family. In addition, when you do great work, we will recognize you for it.
Inclusion, Diversity, Equality & Accessibility
Inclusion, Diversity, Equality & Accessibility reminds us all – from our employees to our guests – that everyone belongs. Dana is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and to stand against racial inequality. We will always strive for workplaces where inclusion, acceptance and diversity are celebrated. Our employees and our guests are the reason we cook and serve food…every employee and every customer. It’s not enough to say that we stand for everyone, we show it in how we interact with each other and our guests every day. We make a difference.
Dana Pride
We pride ourselves on creating a supportive and motivating environment for employees to passionately deliver the very best guest experience. Meet some of the members of our team and read what they are saying about working here.
Alex – Human Resources
“I joined Dana Hospitality in 2014 as a Recruitment Coordinator. I have seen my role grow and evolve leaving a meaningful impact on the company. The head office team is very supportive and encourages new ideas or projects that can help push us forward. I’ve had the opportunity to develop new systems, create and deliver training programs, and develop different policies to support our continued growth. It is a pleasure to work with not only with the head office team, but also our culinary professionals in the field. Their passion for food makes it easy to come in and support the hard work they do every day.”
Linda – Food Services Director
“…I love my company. It strives to give it their best. Not everyone can say they love and have great pride in the company they have work for during the past 6 ½ years. But, I can. During the pandemic, they kept us safe and continuously communicated and supported us. The exhilarating satisfaction working alongside my team in the kitchen was calming, yet rewarding and provided a sense of accomplishment that thrust me from the gloom of pandemic. The praise and feedback from our guests pertaining to the café remaining open, with delicious meals, and quality service was more than enough positive reinforcements to out-weigh the challenges in the world around us…”
Nelson – Chef Manager
“While working with Dana Hospitality, I have been able to learn and develop my skills as a Chef and Supervisor. This role has given me the opportunity to work in a fast paced and ever-changing industry while still maintaining a balanced work and personal life. The company promotes creativity within their body of employees which intern builds a community of positivity in the work environment. Dana Management is understanding and is willing to help in all areas to see their co-workers succeed.”
Connie – Food Services Associate
“At Dana, I enjoy the working environment. It feels like we are looking after our family and it’s amazing doing this as part of a great team with everyone on board.
I also like the mentorship I am given. I have learnt many new skills, and procedures that will always be with me.
I am very proud of the fresh made, creative food we prepare every day. It just makes me feel good”
William – Cook
“Working with Dana Hospitality is not just a job, but rather a company to build my career with. I am determined to get experience while doing my job to the best of my abilities. The working environment is so inspiring itself that I never feel tired. It continuously motivates me taking on new challenges and developing new skills. I’m proud to work for a company that has a supportive management culture ensuring to serve great food, while creating dishes from scratch.“
Rhonda – Catering Manager
“At Dana, we are a close-knit family of chef managers, associates and district managers. Our culture of fresh prepared food and customer service sets up apart. The field of professionals have a voice in what we prepare for our community. A creative environment that instills pride in what we serve everyday. Informing our guests of fresh, scratch, local ingredients is our way of communicating and building great relationships with our guests. Working at Dana inspires me.“
Fabricio – Operations Supervisor
“It’s been a wonderful experience working for Dana Hospitality over the past 9 years. The company offers great growth opportunities to further develop various skill sets. I started as a Chef Manager in a busy account and worked myself up through various roles gaining different experiences. Dana offers a solid employee benefit plan as well as consistently recognizes colleagues for their performance. I have always enjoyed working with happy, experienced and hard-working individuals that made me want to come to work every day. The most important highlight for me working for Dana is company’s mission to cook from scratch, using fresh ingredients, creating your own menu and treating each guest as the most important guest in the room. If you want to showcase your talent and have job security – Dana Hospitality is the right company to work for.”