Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $63,400.00 - $87,300.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
401(k) plan with Company Match
short-term disability
long-term disability
Paid parental leave
paid bereavement leave
Flexible vacation
cell phone stipend
Paid sick leave
Job Description
SSA Group is a prestigious organization specializing in partnering with zoos, aquariums, museums, and other cultural attractions to optimize their dining, retail, admissions, and related revenue streams across the United States. With a legacy spanning over 50 years, SSA Group has become an industry leader, combining tradition with innovation to elevate the operations of each partner they serve. Their commitment to sustainability, inclusivity, and forward-thinking practices reflects in their tailored approach to best practices that not only meet but exceed industry standards. As a family-founded and family-oriented company, SSA Group emphasizes a culture of dedication, care, and continuous growth, ensuring... Show More
Job Requirements
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Proven leadership skills
- Exceptional problem solving and decision making skills
- Demonstrates financial management, merchandising, analytical, planning and leadership skills
- Demonstrates 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 move and handle boxes up to 35lbs
- Ability to work varied hours, days, including nights, weekends and holidays as needed.
Job Qualifications
- Culinary arts degree
- Five years of chef experience in high volume restaurant, country club, catering, or cultural attraction venue
- ServSafe certified
- Knowledge of HAACP
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Proven leadership skills with understanding of team building and development
- Exceptional problem solving and decision making skills
- Demonstrates financial management, merchandising, analytical, planning and leadership skills
- Ability to remain flexible in a fast-paced environment
- Computer knowledge and basic office function skills
- Ability to work varied hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.
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 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 the 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
- 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, general cleanliness, and maintenance of kitchen and dining areas
- Comply with all food safety regulations and practices
- Process invoices to office team to ensure timely vendor payment
- Manage all operational functions of the Culinary aspects within the Unit’s operation
- Control food cost within purchasing specifications, storeroom requisition systems, product storage, standardization recipes and waste control procedures
- Prepare operational reports and analyses
- Analyze sales and inventory to maximize opportunities
- Manage payroll and controllable profit within guidelines
- Schedule appropriate staff levels according to budget and business forecast
- Set precedent to achieve sales, per cap and controllable budget
- Incorporate sustainable resources into culinary selections
- Promote an inclusive and supportive approach at the Unit
- Support sustainability and conservation efforts
- Engage in community efforts through hiring, engagement activities, and giving back
- Perform other tasks as deemed necessary.
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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