Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $75,000.00 - $85,000.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
401(k)
Paid parental leave
paid bereavement leave
Flexible Time Off
Job Description
SSA Group at Utah's Hogle Zoo is seeking an experienced and passionate Executive Chef to join their team. SSA Group is a well-established company with 50 years of expertise in working with zoos, aquariums, museums, and other cultural attractions. Their core mission is to enhance the visitor experience by integrating dining, retail, admissions, and more to increase revenue opportunities across the United States. The company focuses on pillars such as sustainability, inclusivity, and innovation, aiming to transform the cultural attraction industry while furthering the mission of the venues they partner with. SSA Group takes pride in being a family-oriented company... Show More
Job Requirements
- Physical ability to stand for extended periods and to move and handle boxes 35lbs as necessary to operation which entails lifting and perform all functions as set forth above
- Ability to work varied hours days including nights weekends and holidays as needed
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to articulate to client Resident Area General Manager and HQ personnel
- Proven leadership skills with an understanding of team building and development while fostering partnerships
- Exceptional problem solving and decision making skills combined with strong organizational ability
- Demonstrates financial management merchandising analytical planning and leadership skills
- Demonstrates ability to remain flexible in fast paced environment
- Computer knowledge and skill level for basic office functions
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
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to articulate to client Resident Area General Manager and HQ personnel
- Proven leadership skills with an understanding of team building and development while fostering partnerships
- Exceptional problem solving and decision making skills combined with strong organizational ability
- Demonstrates financial management merchandising analytical planning and leadership skills
- Demonstrates ability to remain flexible in 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 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 and 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
- 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 portion for each recipe
- Inspect all locations to observe quality of food preparation and service food appearance and cleanliness and sanitation of production and service areas equipment and employee appearance
- Place all food product orders assist with shipping receiving and distribution and maintain communication with vendors
- Evaluate the quality of raw food and ensure the quality of finished products
- Implement and enforce sanitary practices for food handling general cleanliness and maintenance of kitchen and or dining areas
- 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 so that all vendors are paid within terms
- Manage all operational functions of the culinary aspects within the unit's operation
- Control food cost within HQ purchasing specifications storeroom requisition systems product storage requirements standardization recipes and waste control procedures
- Prepare operational reports and analyses setting forth progress trends and make appropriate recommendations
- Analyze sales and inventory to maximize opportunities
- Manage payroll and controllable profit within established guidelines meet payroll budget percent expectations by being strategic with coverage on-call shifts etc
- Schedule appropriate staff levels in accordance with budget and business forecast
- Set precedent to achieve sales per cap and controllable budget
- Incorporate sustainable resources into the culinary selections
- Promote an inclusive and supportive approach at the unit
- Support unit in being an example for Company and Client guidelines with regard to Sustainability Conservation efforts display knowledge of efforts in business application and provide teaching opportunities to unit staff
- Support SSA Unit in driving community effort through hiring efforts engagement activities and focus on opportunities of giving back
- Perform other tasks as deemed necessary
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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