Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $75,000.00 - $85,000.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
401(k) with Company Match
Paid Time Off
short-term disability
long-term disability
Birthing parent leave
Parental leave
paid bereavement leave
cell phone stipend
Paid sick leave
Job Description
SSA Group at Birmingham Zoo is a prominent cultural attraction partner specializing in integrating dining, retail, admissions, and other services within zoos, aquariums, museums, and similar venues across the United States. Established over 50 years ago, the SSA Group has become a leader in enhancing revenue opportunities for its partners by combining industry best practices with innovative, customized solutions tailored to each unique setting. With a steadfast commitment to sustainability, inclusivity, and innovation, SSA Group continuously transforms the cultural attraction industry by raising standards and enriching visitor experiences. The company is founded on family values, focusing on love, dedication, and... Show More
Job Requirements
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including ability to articulate to clients and management
- proven leadership with understanding of team building and development
- exceptional problem solving and decision making skills
- financial management, merchandising, analytical, planning and leadership skills
- ability to remain flexible in fast-paced environment
- computer knowledge for basic office functions
- physical ability to stand for extended periods and handle lifting of boxes up to 35lbs
- ability to work varied hours including nights, weekends and holidays
Job Qualifications
- Culinary Arts Degree
- ServSafe Certified
- Knowledge of HAACP
- five years chef experience in high volume restaurant, country club, catering or cultural attraction venue
- strong interpersonal and communication skills
- proven leadership skills with team building and development focus
- exceptional problem solving and decision making skills
- financial management and analytical skills
- ability to remain flexible in a fast-paced environment
- computer proficiency in 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 client's staff to insure 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 for all equipment and provide safety training
- ensure overall consistency and high quality across operations
- inspect all locations for quality and sanitation
- place all food product orders and maintain communication with vendors
- evaluate the quality of raw and finished food products
- implement and enforce sanitary practices
- comply with all food safety and health regulations
- process invoices ensuring timely vendor payments
- manage all culinary operational functions
- control food costs and waste
- prepare operational reports and analyses
- analyze sales and inventory data
- manage payroll and controllable profit within guidelines
- schedule staff in accordance with budget and forecast
- set precedent to achieve sales and budget goals
- incorporate sustainable resources into culinary selections
- promote an inclusive and supportive approach at the Unit
- support company and client sustainability and conservation efforts
- engage community efforts through hiring and activities
- perform other necessary tasks as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
Job Location
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