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SSA Group

Executive Chef

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $75,000.00 - $85,000.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
401(k)
Paid parental leave
paid bereavement leave

Job Description

SSA Group is a renowned service provider specializing in partnering with zoos, aquariums, museums, and other cultural attractions to enhance their dining, retail, admissions, and overall guest experience operations. With a rich legacy spanning over 50 years, SSA Group has been at the forefront of innovating and refining best practices that drive increased revenue and exceptional service for its diverse partners across the United States. The company emphasizes pillars like sustainability, inclusivity, and innovation to transform the cultural attraction industry. They operate with a family-oriented ethos, driven by love, dedication, and a commitment to exceeding standards through custom-tailored solutions for... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills including 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 ability to be organized
  • 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 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 HAACP
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills including ability to articulate to client, Resident Area General Manager and HQ personnel
  • Proven leadership skills and understanding of team building and development
  • Exceptional problem solving and decision making skills
  • Demonstrates financial management, merchandising, analytical, planning and leadership skills
  • Demonstrates flexibility in a fast-paced environment
  • Computer knowledge and skill level for basic office functions

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 insure a positive working relationship
  • Manage employees in accordance with State and Federal labor laws

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

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