Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $80,000.00 - $85,000.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Flexible vacation
401(k) Plan
Paid parental leave
Job Description
SSA Group is a leading provider specializing in the integration of dining, retail, admissions, and other services for zoos, aquariums, museums, and cultural attractions across the United States. With a rich history spanning over 50 years, SSA Group has successfully combined foundational best practices with innovative strategies to enhance revenue opportunities for its partners. Recognized for its pillars of sustainability, inclusivity, and innovation, SSA Group aims to transform the cultural attraction industry by elevating guest experiences and supporting the communities its partners serve. As a family-oriented business, SSA Group operates with a deep sense of dedication and care, tailoring solutions... Show More
Job Requirements
- Physical ability to stand for extended periods and to move and handle boxes weighing 35lbs as necessary
- Ability to work varied hours including nights, weekends and holidays
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Proven leadership skills
- Exceptional problem solving and decision making skills
- Demonstrates financial management skills
- Demonstrates flexibility in a fast-paced environment
- Computer knowledge 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 HAACP
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Proven leadership skills with an understanding of team building and development
- Exceptional problem solving and decision making skills
- Demonstrates financial management, merchandising, analytical, planning and leadership skills
- Demonstrates ability to remain flexible in a fast-paced environment
- Computer knowledge and skills 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
- 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, provides safety training in lifting, carrying, hazardous material control, chemical control, and basic first aid
- Facilitate the maintenance and repairs of facility and equipment
- Ensure overall consistency and high quality across the various operations
- Plan menus based on such factors as 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 and assist with shipping, receiving, and distribution and maintain communication with vendors
- Evaluate the quality of raw food and ensure the quality of the 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 & Controllable Budget
- Incorporate sustainable resources into the culinary selections
- Promote an inclusive & supportive approach at the Unit
- Support unit in being an example for Company & Client guidelines with regard to Sustainability/Conservation efforts
- Displays knowledge of efforts in business application as well as giving adequate opportunity for teaching to unit staff as necessary
- 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)
Job Location
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