Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $67,000.00 - $92,300.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Flexible vacation
401(k) plan with Company Match
short-term disability
long-term disability
Paid parental leave
paid bereavement leave
cell phone stipend
Paid sick leave
Job Description
SSA Group is a pioneering company dedicated to working with zoos, aquariums, museums, and other cultural attractions throughout the United States. With a rich history spanning over 50 years, SSA Group specializes in integrating dining, retail, admissions, and more to enhance revenue streams for their partners. The company embraces pillars of sustainability, inclusivity, and innovation, aiming to transform the cultural attraction industry by elevating the guest experience and supporting the unique missions of its partners. SSA Group is a family-founded business that prioritizes personalized, customized best practices tailored for each partner to consistently exceed expectations. SSA Group is committed to... Show More
Job Requirements
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including ability to articulate to clients and management
- Proven leadership skills with focus on team building and development
- Exceptional problem solving and decision making skills
- Ability to remain organized and flexible
- Demonstrated financial management and analytical skills
- Ability to work varied hours including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Physical capability to stand for extended periods and handle loads up to 35 lbs
- Computer proficiency for basic office functions
Job Qualifications
- Culinary Arts degree
- ServSafe certification
- Knowledge of HACCP
- Minimum five years of chef experience in a high volume environment such as restaurant, country club, catering, or cultural attraction venue
- Strong leadership and team development skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Financial management, merchandising, analytical, planning, and decision-making skills
- Flexibility to adapt in a fast-paced environment
- Basic computer skills
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 SSA EXTRA Guest Service steps to ensure a memorable experience for every guest and client
- Supervise period end inventory for all food and beverage areas
- Direct and participate in daily preparation of standard and gourmet food items
- Supervise and participate in preparation and display of menu items for special functions
- Monitor and track proper cooking and holding temperatures
- Establish maintenance schedules and provide safety training in lifting, hazardous material control, and first aid
- Ensure overall consistency and high quality across operations
- Inspect all locations for food quality, appearance, cleanliness, and sanitation
- Place all food product orders and assist with shipping, receiving, and distribution
- Evaluate quality of raw food and finished products
- Implement and enforce sanitary food handling and cleanliness practices
- Comply with all food safety regulations
- Process invoices to ensure timely vendor payments
- Manage culinary operations within the unit
- Control food cost and wastage
- Prepare operational reports and analyses
- Analyze sales and inventory to maximize opportunities
- Manage payroll and controllable profits
- Schedule appropriate staffing levels
- Set precedent to achieve sales and budget goals
- Incorporate sustainable resources into culinary selections
- Promote an inclusive and supportive approach
- Support sustainability and community engagement efforts
- Perform other necessary tasks as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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