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Executive Chef

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Range $100,000.00 - $110,000.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Vacation or tafw plan
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
short-term disability
long-term disability
Birthing parent plan
Paid parental leave
401K Program
cell phone stipend

Job Description

SSA Group at the Museum of Pop Culture is a premier cultural attraction dining and hospitality provider with a strong commitment to enhancing guest experiences across zoos, aquariums, museums, and similar venues throughout the United States. With over 50 years of experience, SSA Group stands out by pioneering innovative approaches in the integration of dining, retail, and admissions for its partners, elevating revenue streams and guest satisfaction simultaneously. The company values sustainability, inclusivity, and innovation as core pillars, ensuring that every initiative focuses on positive community impact and creating memorable, quality experiences for visitors. SSA operates with a family-oriented ethos,... Show More

Job Requirements

  • 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 clients management and personnel
  • Proven leadership skills with an understanding of the importance of team building and development while fostering partnerships
  • Exceptional problem solving and decision making skills combined with the ability to be organized
  • Demonstrates financial management merchandising analytical planning and leadership skills
  • Demonstrates flexibility in a fast-paced environment
  • Computer knowledge and skill level for basic office functions
  • 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

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 clients management and personnel
  • Proven leadership skills with an understanding of the importance of team building and development while fostering partnerships
  • Exceptional problem solving and decision making skills combined with the ability to be organized
  • Demonstrates financial management merchandising analytical planning and leadership skills
  • Demonstrates flexibility in a fast-paced environment
  • Computer knowledge and skill level for basic office functions
  • Ability to work varied hours days including nights weekends and holidays as needed

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 provide 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 various operations plan menus based on market trends customer preferences and nutritional considerations
  • 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 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 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
  • Display knowledge of efforts in business application and provide 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)


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