Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $71,000.00 - $97,800.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
401(k) plan with Company Match
Paid parental leave
Flexible vacation plan
paid bereavement leave
cell phone stipend
Paid sick leave
Job Description
SSA Group is a renowned leader in the cultural attraction industry, partnering with zoos, aquariums, museums, and other unique venues across the United States to integrate dining, retail, admissions, and more, thereby enhancing revenue opportunities for their partners. With over 50 years of industry experience, SSA has mastered foundational best practices while also pioneering innovative strategies that have transformed the landscape of cultural attraction services. The company operates with core pillars of sustainability, inclusivity, and innovation, reflecting a deep commitment to positively impacting the communities they serve and elevating the guest experience at every turn. As a family-built business, SSA... Show More
Job Requirements
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including ability to articulate to clients, Resident Area General Manager and HQ personnel
- Proven leadership skills with understanding of team building and development, fostering partnerships
- Exceptional problem solving and decision making skills, with organizational ability
- Demonstrates financial management, merchandising, analytical, planning and leadership skills
- Ability to remain flexible in fast-paced environment
- Computer knowledge and skills for basic office functions
- Physical ability to stand for extended periods and move and handle boxes up to 35lbs
- Ability to work varied hours including nights, weekends and holidays
Job Qualifications
- Five years chef experience in high volume restaurant, country club, catering or cultural attraction venue
- Culinary arts degree
- ServSafe certified
- Knowledge of HAACP
- Demonstrated ability to lead and develop culinary teams
- Experience managing food safety compliance
- Strong track record in cost control and inventory management
- Proven skills in menu planning and recipe design
Job Duties
- Interview, hire, evaluate, reward, and progressively coach kitchen personnel as appropriate
- Develop culinary training programs for food production employees and serve as a culinary resource to promote quality food services
- Train kitchen personnel in safe operating procedures of all equipment, utensils, and machinery, as well as food production principles and practices
- Assist General Manager with accurate forecast of weekly and monthly sales as necessary
- Direct and coordinate the work of production and dish room staff
- Maintain a close relationship with the client’s staff to ensure a positive working relationship
- Manage employees in accordance with State and Federal labor laws
- Maintain a clean, safe and organized work environment
- Uphold and demonstrate a complete understanding of company policies and procedures
- Perform the steps of SSA EXTRA Guest Service to ensure a memorable experience for every guest and client
- Supervise period end inventory for all food and beverage areas
- Direct and participate in the daily preparation of standard and gourmet food items
- Supervise and participate in the preparation and display of menu items for special functions
- Monitor and track proper cooking and holding temperatures
- Establish maintenance schedules for all equipment and provide safety training in lifting, hazardous material control, chemical control, and basic first aid
- Ensure overall consistency and high quality across operations
- Plan menus based on market trends, customer preferences and nutritional considerations
- Design recipes, determine appropriate ingredients, and specify individual serving portions
- Inspect locations to observe quality of food preparation and service, cleanliness and sanitation
- Place all food product orders and assist with shipping, receiving, and distribution
- Evaluate raw food quality and finished products
- Implement and enforce sanitary practices
- Comply with all food safety and health regulations
- Process invoices and maintain vendor communications
- Manage culinary operational functions within the unit
- Control food cost, storeroom requisitions, standardization recipes and waste control
- Prepare operational reports and analyses
- Analyze sales and inventory to maximize opportunities
- Manage payroll and controllable profit within guidelines
- Schedule staff according to budget and business forecast
- Achieve sales, per capita and controllable budget targets
- Incorporate sustainable resources into culinary selections
- Promote an inclusive and supportive approach at the unit
- Support company and client sustainability and conservation efforts
- Drive community engagement through hiring and outreach
- Perform other necessary tasks as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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