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Food Service - Jr Sous Chef

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $19.50
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

overtime pay
on-demand pay program
meal plan
Employee Discounts
401(k) program
Tuition Discount
Bereavement leave
Holiday pay
Paid sick leave

Job Description

SSA Group has proudly partnered with cultural attractions for over 50 years, designing and delivering exceptional hospitality experiences that allow our partners to stay mission-focused. As a leading hospitality company, SSA integrates admissions, culinary, and retail services with innovation and human connection to create seamless guest journeys that leave lasting impressions. We prioritize people, innovation, and operational intelligence under a philosophy we call 452 Hospitality, which forms the cornerstone of how we serve both our partners and their communities.

SSA Group is currently seeking a Jr Sous Chef to join our talented culinary team. Reporting to the Sous Ch... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to articulate to our General Manager and personnel
  • Proven leadership skills with an understanding of the importance of team building/development, while fostering partnerships with other branch managers
  • Exceptional problem-solving/decision-making skills combined with the ability to be organized
  • Demonstrates multi-tasking, detail, analytical, planning and leadership skills
  • Demonstrates the ability to remain flexible in a fast-paced environment
  • An ideal candidate is a team player, personable, professional, upbeat and energetic, takes initiative, uses tact and diplomacy
  • Computer knowledge and skill level for basic office functions
  • Physical ability to stand for extended periods and to move and handle boxes (10-35lbs) as necessary to operation
  • Ability to work varied hours/days, including nights, weekends and holidays, as needed

Job Qualifications

  • 1-2 years experience in culinary
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to articulate to our General Manager and personnel
  • Proven leadership skills with an understanding of the importance of team building/development, while fostering partnerships with other branch managers
  • Exceptional problem-solving/decision-making skills combined with the ability to be organized
  • Demonstrates multi-tasking, detail, analytical, planning and leadership skills
  • Demonstrates the ability to remain flexible in a fast-paced environment
  • An ideal candidate is a team player, personable, professional, upbeat and energetic, takes initiative, uses tact and diplomacy
  • Computer knowledge and skill level for basic office functions
  • Physical ability to stand for extended periods and to move and handle boxes (10-35lbs) as necessary to operation
  • Ability to work varied hours/days, including nights, weekends and holidays, as needed

Job Duties

  • Live out 452 Hospitality by delivering warm, welcoming, and memorable experiences for every guest and client
  • Ensure restaurant/location is adequately prepped and staffed (BOH) for daily operation
  • Oversight of location kitchen duties, ensuring quickservice, food service, safety and quality, availability, merchandising, and guest service standards are all met and exceeded
  • Oversight of safety logs, including food temperatures, rotation, and waste
  • Ensures proper uniform, hygiene, handwashing, and glove use with staff
  • Responsible for supporting SSAfety training with knife handling skills, ensuring all direct reports display proper use of knives and slicers
  • Creates daily prep and item lists, delegating to employees as necessary
  • Actively helps to support operations and fill holes as necessary to ensure smooth service
  • Maintains a checklist of routine or daily cleaning tasks and ongoing projects or menu planning
  • Assists the Sous Chef in assigning associates to duties, coaching through projects, daily task, and guest interaction
  • Actively and efficiently responds to guest and client feedback, with a report to the operations manager to ensure that any potential complaints are mitigated against further occurrence
  • Oversees personnel duties, including training new employees and issuing performance reviews
  • Actively managing and issuing progressive documentation to coach and counsel the employee on performance, with oversight from the operations manager
  • Reports employee attendance and any hour discrepancies to the payroll department
  • Oversees break and rest break management for BOH employees
  • Inspects equipment and performs routine maintenance and cleaning as necessary
  • Assists the team to ensure all tasks are completed in a timely manner by helping complete daily tasks as necessary
  • Communicates with the Sous Chef and Food Service Operations Manager(s) in regard to any issues seen with daily service or quality
  • Works directly with restaurant supervisor(s) to ensure respective locations are operating to standard
  • Remains knowledgeable of and supervises in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws
  • Perform other tasks as deemed necessary
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment
  • Uphold and demonstrate a complete understanding of company policies and procedures

Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

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