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Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $71,000.00 - $97,800.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Flexible vacation or time away from work (TAFW) plan
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
401(k) with Company Match
short-term disability
long-term disability
Paid parental leave
paid bereavement leave
cell phone stipend
Accrued Paid Sick Leave
Job Description
SSA Group is a leading company specializing in partnering with zoos, aquariums, museums, and other cultural attractions across the United States to integrate dining, retail, admissions, and other services. With a legacy spanning 50 years, SSA Group has established itself as a pioneer in enhancing revenue opportunities for its partners through innovative and tailored strategies. The company places a strong emphasis on sustainability, inclusivity, and innovation, striving to transform the cultural attraction industry and elevate the guest experience. Founded with a family-oriented spirit, SSA Group combines dedication and love in its approach, aiming to support the missions of its partners... Show More
Job Requirements
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to articulate to our client, Resident Area General Manager and HQ 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 the 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 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 and 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 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 flexibility in a fast-paced environment
- Computer knowledge and basic office skills
- Physical ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 35 pounds
- Ability to work varied hours, including nights, weekends and holidays
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 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 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 the various operations
- plan menus based on factors such 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
- Display 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 Criteria
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
Job Location
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