Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $69,200.00 - $95,300.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
401(k)
short-term disability
long-term disability
Pay time off
Parental leave
paid bereavement leave
cell phone stipend
Job Description
SSA Group at Utah's Hogle Zoo is seeking a dynamic and experienced Executive Chef to join their dedicated team. SSA Group is a leading company specializing in the integration of dining, retail, admissions, and other services for cultural attractions including zoos, aquariums, and museums across the United States. With over 50 years of expertise, SSA Group focuses on driving revenue growth while championing values such as sustainability, inclusivity, and innovation. This family-oriented company builds tailored best practices for each partner to ensure exceptional experiences for guests and communities alike. Employment with SSA Group offers a full-time exempt position where compensation... Show More
Job Requirements
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- proven leadership skills and team building
- exceptional problem solving and organizational skills
- demonstrated financial management, merchandising, analytical, planning, and leadership skills
- ability to remain flexible in a fast-paced environment
- computer knowledge for basic office functions
- physical ability to stand for extended periods and move and handle boxes up to 35lbs
- ability to work varied hours including nights, weekends, and holidays
Job Qualifications
- Culinary Arts degree
- ServSafe certification
- knowledge of HACCP
- five years chef experience in high volume restaurant, country club, catering, or cultural attraction venue
- strong interpersonal and communication skills
- proven leadership and team building skills
- exceptional problem solving and decision making skills
- financial management and planning skills
- computer proficiency for basic office functions
- ability to remain flexible in a fast-paced environment
Job Duties
- Interview, hire, evaluate, reward, and coach kitchen personnel as appropriate
- develop culinary training programs
- train kitchen personnel in safe operating procedures
- assist General Manager with sales forecasting
- direct and coordinate production and dish room staff
- maintain positive relationships with client staff
- manage employees according to labor laws
- maintain clean, safe, organized work environment
- uphold and demonstrate company policies
- perform SSA EXTRA Guest Service
- supervise period end inventory
- direct and participate in daily food preparation
- monitor proper cooking and holding temperatures
- establish maintenance schedules and provide safety training
- ensure high quality and consistency across operations
- inspect food preparation and sanitation
- place food orders and maintain vendor communication
- evaluate raw and finished food quality
- enforce sanitary practices
- comply with food safety regulations
- process invoices for vendors
- manage culinary operational functions
- control food cost
- prepare operational reports and analyses
- analyze sales and inventory
- manage payroll and controllable profit
- schedule staff according to budget and forecast
- set precedent to achieve sales and budget goals
- incorporate sustainable resources
- promote an inclusive and supportive approach
- support sustainability and conservation efforts
- engage in community and giving back initiatives
- perform other tasks as required
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
Job Location
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