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Executive Chef

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
401(k) Plan
Paid Time Off
Parental leave

Job Description

SSA Group at Brookfield Zoo, a division of SSA Group, has established itself as a leader in providing exceptional hospitality services to cultural attractions for over 50 years. SSA Group partners with renowned venues and cultural institutions to innovate and enhance the guest journey, combining culinary expertise, retail, and admissions into a seamless and memorable experience. Their approach, known as 452 Hospitality, emphasizes people, innovation, and operational intelligence as the foundation for creating special moments that have a lasting impact on guests and communities. SSA Group is committed to diversity, inclusion, and sustainability, fostering a supportive environment for both team... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Physical ability to stand for extended periods and move and handle boxes up to 35lbs
  • Ability to work varied hours, days, nights, weekends and holidays as needed
  • Compliance with all food safety and health regulations
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Proven leadership skills
  • Demonstrates financial management and planning skills
  • Must have Culinary Arts Degree
  • Minimum five years of chef experience in high-volume settings
  • ServSafe Certification
  • Knowledge of HACCP

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 and management
  • Proven leadership skills with understanding of team building and development
  • Exceptional problem solving and decision making 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
  • 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
  • Ensure safety training completed with all staff upon hire
  • 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

Job Criteria

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)


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