Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $62,800.00 - $80,200.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Flexible vacation or time away from work
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
Paid sick leave
Job Description
SSA Group is a prominent and innovative company partnering with zoos, aquariums, museums, and other cultural attractions across the United States to integrate dining, retail, admissions, and more. Established with over 50 years of experience, SSA Group has mastered the fundamentals of the industry while continuously pioneering new strategies that elevate revenue opportunities for its partners. The company is deeply committed to sustainability, inclusivity, and innovation, and it aims to transform the cultural attraction industry by implementing customized best practices tailored to the unique needs of each partner. SSA Group is founded on family values, emphasizing love, dedication, and a... Show More
Job Requirements
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- proven leadership skills
- exceptional problem solving and decision making abilities
- demonstrates financial management and analytical skills
- ability to remain flexible in a fast-paced environment
- computer knowledge for basic office functions
- physical ability to stand for extended periods and move and handle boxes up to 35 lbs
- ability to work varied hours including nights, weekends and holidays
- three to five years of junior sous chef or similar experience in relevant venues
- culinary arts degree preferred
- ServSafe or food handling certification preferred
- knowledge of HACCP
- compliance with all food safety regulations and practices
Job Qualifications
- Three to five years junior sous chef or similar experience in high volume restaurant, country club, catering or cultural attraction venue
- culinary arts degree preferred
- ServSafe or food handling certified preferred
- knowledge of HACCP
- strong interpersonal and communication skills including ability to articulate with client, Resident Area General Manager and HQ personnel
- proven leadership skills with emphasis on team building and fostering partnerships
- exceptional problem solving and decision making skills
- demonstrates financial management, merchandising, analytical, planning and leadership skills
- ability to remain flexible in fast-paced environment
- computer knowledge for basic office functions
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
- direct and coordinate the work of production and dish room staff as necessary
- maintain communications with Food and Catering Operations teams through weekly meetings and daily conversations to ensure proper menu productions, standards, quality and amount of 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
- ensure overall consistency and high quality across the various operations
- assist Executive chef in planning menus based on market trends, customer preferences and nutritional considerations
- design recipes, determine appropriate ingredients and specify individual serving portions
- ability to price out menus to offer strategic price increases
- 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
- evaluate the quality of raw food and ensure 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
- 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
- assist Executive Chef in controlling food cost through storeroom requisition systems, product storage requirements, standardized recipes and waste control procedures
- help implement systems and processes that make tasks efficient and strengthen financial performance of the unit
- support Executive Chef in preparing operational reports and analyses setting forth progress and trends
- work with Executive Chef on analyzing sales and inventory to maximize opportunities
- help Executive Chef and Operations Team in managing payroll and controllable profit within established guidelines
- support in scheduling appropriate staff levels in accordance with budget and business forecast
- support precedent to achieve Sales, Per Cap and Controllable Budget
- support incorporation of sustainable resources into culinary selections
- promote an inclusive and supportive approach at the Unit
- support unit in being an example for Company & Client guidelines for Sustainability/Conservation efforts
- support SSA / Unit in driving community effort through hiring, engagement activities, and focus on giving back
- perform other tasks as deemed necessary
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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