Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $69,100.00 - $95,100.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
401(k) match
Flexible vacation
Paid parental leave
paid bereavement leave
short-term disability
long-term disability
cell phone stipend
Job Description
SSA Group is a distinguished company specializing in partnerships with zoos, aquariums, museums, and other cultural attractions to integrate dining, retail, admissions, and other revenue-generating services. With over 50 years of experience in the industry, SSA Group has established itself as a leader in enhancing revenue opportunities for cultural and family-oriented venues across the United States. The organization is built on pillars of sustainability, inclusivity, and innovation, striving to transform the cultural attraction industry by customizing best practices tailored to each partner's unique needs. SSA Group works closely with its partners to support their missions because the communities and guests... Show More
Job Requirements
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to articulate to client, Resident Area General Manager and HQ personnel
- Proven leadership skills with understanding of importance of team building and development while fostering partnerships
- Exceptional problem solving and decision making skills combined with the ability to be organized
- Demonstrates financial management, merchandising, analytical, planning and leadership skills
- Demonstrates the ability to remain flexible in a fast-paced environment
- Computer knowledge and skill level for basic office functions
- Physical ability to stand for extended periods and to move and handle boxes (35lbs) as necessary to operation, which entails lifting
- Ability to work varied hours and days, including nights, weekends and holidays, as needed
Job Qualifications
- Five years chef experience in high volume restaurant, country club, catering or cultural attraction venue
- Culinary Arts Degree
- ServSafe Certified
- Knowledge of HACCP
- Demonstrated leadership and team management experience
- Ability to develop and implement culinary training programs
- Strong understanding of food safety regulations and standards
- Experience in menu planning and recipe development
- Skilled in inventory and cost control
- Proficiency in scheduling and payroll management
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Commitment to sustainability and inclusivity initiatives
- Computer proficiency for basic office tasks
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
- Ensure SSAfety training(s) completed with all staff upon hire
- 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 in conjunction with manufacturer's instructions for all equipment
- Provide safety training in lifting, carrying, hazardous material control, chemical control, and basic first aid
- Facilitate the maintenance and repairs of facility and equipment
- Ensure overall consistency and high quality across various operations
- Plan menus based on market trends, customer preferences, and nutritional considerations
- Design recipes, determine appropriate ingredients, and specify individual serving portions
- Inspect all locations to observe quality of food preparation and service, appearance, cleanliness, sanitation, and employee appearance
- Place all food product orders and assist with shipping, receiving, and distribution
- Maintain communication with vendors
- Evaluate the quality of raw food and finished products
- Implement and enforce sanitary practices for food handling, cleanliness, and kitchen or dining area maintenance
- Comply with all food safety regulations and practices
- Ensure compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations
- Process invoices to office team ensuring smooth communication for timely vendor payments
- Manage all culinary operational functions within the Unit's operation
- Control food cost within purchasing specifications, storeroom requisition systems, product storage requirements, standardized recipes, and waste control procedures
- Prepare operational reports and analyses on progress and trends, making appropriate recommendations
- Analyze sales and inventory to maximize opportunities
- Manage payroll and controllable profit within established guidelines
- Schedule appropriate staff levels in accordance with budgets and business forecasts
- Set precedent to achieve sales, per capita, and controllable budgets
- Incorporate sustainable resources into culinary selections
- Promote an inclusive and supportive approach at the Unit
- Support unit efforts in sustainability and conservation
- Engage with SSA/Unit in community efforts including hiring, engagement activities, and giving back initiatives
- Perform other tasks as deemed necessary
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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