Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $75,900.00 - $104,600.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Free admission to the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park
Family passes
Complimentary tickets
Free parking at the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park
Local and in-house discounts
Employee assistance program
Wellness Program
Job Description
San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is a prestigious nonprofit international conservation leader dedicated to inspiring a passion for nature and creating a world where all life thrives. With over a century of experience, the organization empowers individuals worldwide to support its mission to conserve wildlife through innovation and collaborative partnerships. Their conservation efforts are showcased at their two renowned facilities—the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park—where millions of guests engage with conservation activities both in person and virtually. The alliance's expertise spans wildlife care, health, veterinary services, nutrition, and conservation, making it a critical player in global... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent specialized training preferred
- Seven plus years progressive culinary leadership experience required
- Five plus years experience as executive chef or executive sous chef in a large multi-unit environment required
- ServSafe certificate within 90 days required
- Experience in fine dining catering high volume quick service preferred
- Strong working knowledge of food quality and profitability best practices required
- Ability to manage multiple projects and communicate effectively required
- Demonstrated leadership ability and professionalism required
Job Qualifications
- Seven plus years progressive culinary leadership experience
- Five plus years experience as executive chef or executive sous chef in a large multi-unit environment
- Experience in fine dining catering high volume quick service preferred
- Bachelor's degree graduate and certification from an accredited culinary program or equivalent specialized training preferred
- Culinary degree preferred
- ServSafe certificate within 90 days required
- Strong working knowledge of food quality and profitability best practices
- Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines with a high level organization and professionalism
- Demonstrated ability to handle highly complex situations with a high level of tact and diplomacy
- Able to communicate effectively verbal and written
- Strong working knowledge of industry trends and best practices
- Knowledge of kitchen equipment and kitchen tools
- Demonstrated ability to lead highly effective and diverse teams
- Able to operate moderately complex computer software programs
Job Duties
- Responsible for menu creation planning and banquet/full-service dining execution
- Ensure quality standards are upheld at all banquet and full-service restaurant and provide culinary guidance to all quick service restaurants
- Collaborate with CEO office Event Sales Philanthropy and Operations teams for optimal culinary experiences including menu creation for VIP events
- Manage budget for all banquet and commissary operations and provide culinary guidance for full service kitchens relative to menu development cost of goods and inventory management
- Set menu pricing against food and operating expense to ensure desired margins are met
- Develop and implement food production plans to improve operations maintain quality and increase profitability
- Manage culinary team including interviewing hiring scheduling training cooking techniques mentoring payroll record keeping and performance management
- Ensure efficient operations in the kitchen for all personnel matters
- Promote staff development recognition team building and a healthy work culture
- Ensure all food is prepared stored and served according to organizational standards and with state and local health code requirements
- Responsible for daily food safety best practices in the catering kitchens and full-service dining restaurant
- Ensure safe working conditions including maintaining high levels of safety and sanitation
- Provide food safety guidance for all quick service restaurants
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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