Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $95,000.00 - $105,000.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
401(k) Plan
Paid Time Off
short-term disability
long-term disability
Paid parental leave
paid bereavement leave
cell phone stipend
Job Description
SSA Group at National Western Center is a distinguished leader in the hospitality and cultural attraction industry, specializing in seamlessly integrating dining, retail, admissions, and other essential services within zoos, aquariums, museums, and cultural venues across the United States. With five decades of industry experience, SSA Group has built a solid reputation by maintaining foundational best practices while continuously innovating to elevate guest experiences and operational efficiencies. The company prides itself on pillars of sustainability, inclusivity, and innovation, consistently transforming the cultural attraction sector with dedicated, customized service that aligns with the unique missions of its diverse partners. SSA Group... Show More
Job Requirements
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Proven leadership skills with team building and development focus
- Exceptional problem solving and decision making skills
- Demonstrates financial management, merchandising, analytical, planning and leadership skills
- 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 handle boxes up to 35lbs
- Ability to work varied hours including nights, weekends and holidays
- Five years chef experience in high volume settings
- Culinary Arts Degree
- ServSafe Certification
- Knowledge of HAACP
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
- Proven leadership skills
- Exceptional problem solving and decision making skills
- Demonstrates financial management, merchandising, analytical, planning and leadership skills
- Ability to remain flexible in a fast-paced environment
- Computer knowledge and skill for basic office functions
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
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 and food production principles
- Assist General Manager with accurate forecast of weekly and monthly sales
- Direct and coordinate the work of production and dish room staff
- Maintain a positive working relationship with client's staff
- Manage employees in accordance with labor laws
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment
- Uphold and demonstrate understanding of company policies and procedures
- Perform SSA EXTRA Guest Service for memorable guest experiences
- Supervise period end inventory for all food and beverage areas
- Direct and participate in preparation of standard and gourmet food items
- Monitor and track proper cooking and holding temperatures
- Establish maintenance schedules and provide safety training
- Ensure overall food quality and consistency
- Inspect locations for food preparation quality and sanitation
- Place food product orders and maintain vendor communication
- Evaluate quality of raw food and finished products
- Implement and enforce sanitary practices
- Comply with food safety and health regulations
- Process invoices and ensure timely vendor payments
- Manage culinary operational functions
- Control food cost and waste
- Prepare operational reports and analyses
- Analyze sales and inventory to maximize opportunities
- Manage payroll and controllable profit
- Schedule staff according to budget and forecast
- Set precedent to achieve sales and budget goals
- Incorporate sustainable resources in culinary selections
- Promote an inclusive and supportive approach
- Support sustainability and community engagement efforts
- Perform other tasks as necessary
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
Job Location
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