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We increase revenue opportunities for partners across the United States. With 50 years in the business, SSA has refined the basics while pioneering better ways forward. With pillars of focus like sustainability, inclusivity, and innovation, SSA is transforming the cultural attraction industry. \nSSA was built by families, for families, with a family’s sense of love and dedication. We don’t just rely on the best practices in our industry, we customize best practices for each partner to set the bar higher and higher, always. We do all we can to further the mission of our partners because their guests and the communities they serve, deserve it.\nPosition Title: Executive Chef\nReports to: General Manager\nResponsibilities \nInterview, hire, evaluate, reward, and progressively coach kitchen personnel as appropriate.\nDevelop culinary training programs for food production employees and serve as a culinary resource to promote quality food services. Ensure SSAfety training(s) completed with all staff upon hire.\nTrain kitchen personnel in safe operating procedures of all equipment, utensils, and machinery, as well as food production principles and practices.\nAssist General Manager with accurate forecast of weekly and monthly sales as necessary.\nDirect and coordinate the work of production and dish room staff.\nMaintains a close relationship with the client’s staff to insure a positive working relationship.\nManage employees in accordance with State and Federal labor laws.\nMaintain a clean, safe and organized work environment.\nUphold and demonstrate a complete understanding of company policies and procedures.\nPerform the steps of SSA EXTRA Guest Service to ensure a memorable experience for every guest and client.\nSupervise period end inventory for all food and beverage areas.\nDirect 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\nMonitor and track proper cooking and holding temperatures.\nEstablish maintenance schedules in conjunction with manufacturer's instructions for all equipment, provides safety training in lifting, carrying, hazardous material control, chemical control, and basic first aid. Facilitate the maintenance and repairs of facility and equipment.\nEnsure overall consistency and high quality across the various operations; plan menus based on such factors as market trends, customer preferences and nutritional considerations; design recipes, determine appropriate ingredients and specify individual serving portion for each recipe.\nInspect 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.\nPlace all food product orders and assist with shipping, receiving, and distribution, and maintain communication with vendors.\nEvaluate the quality of raw food and ensure the quality of the finished products.\nImplement and enforce sanitary practices for food handling, general cleanliness, and maintenance of kitchen and/or dining areas.\nComply with all food safety regulations and practices. Ensure compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations.\nProcess invoices to office team ensuring smooth communication so that all vendors are paid within terms.\nManage all operational functions of the Culinary aspects within the Unit’s operation.\nControl food cost within HQ purchasing specifications, storeroom requisition systems, product storage requirements, standardization recipes and waste control procedures.\nPrepare operational reports and analyses setting forth progress, trends and make appropriate recommendations.\nAnalyze sales and inventory to maximize opportunities.\nManage payroll and controllable profit within established guidelines. Meet payroll budget percent expectations by being strategic with coverage, on-call shifts, etc.\nSchedule appropriate staff levels in accordance with budget and business forecast.\nSet precedent to achieve Sales, Per Cap & Controllable Budget.\nIncorporate sustainable resources into the culinary selections.\nPromote an inclusive & supportive approach at the Unit.\nSupports unit in being an example for Company & Client guidelines with regard to Sustainability/Conservation efforts. Displays knowledge of efforts in business application as well as giving adequate opportunity for teaching to unit staff as necessary.\nSupports SSA / Unit in driving community effort through hiring efforts, engagement activities, and focus on opportunities of giving back.\nPerform other tasks as deemed necessary.\n\nJob Requirements \nStrong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to articulate to our client, Resident Area General Manager and HQ personnel.\nProven leadership skills with an understanding of the importance of team building/development, while fostering partnerships.\nExceptional problem solving/decision making skills combined with the ability to be organized.\nDemonstrates financial management, merchandising, analytical, planning and leadership skills.\nDemonstrates the ability to remain flexible in a fast-paced environment.\nComputer knowledge and skill level for basic office functions.\nPhysical 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.\nAbility to work varied hours/days, including nights, weekends and holidays, as needed.\n\nIDEA + Belonging \nPromote an inclusive & supportive approach within the Brand team, with networking continuing at all units.\nFocuses on removing barriers and empowering growth and opportunity for team members at all levels.\nLeads by example through Sustainability/Conservation efforts; displays knowledge of efforts in business application as well as giving adequate opportunity for teaching to unit staff as necessary. \nEngages with SSA/Unit in driving community effort through engagement activities and focus. On opportunities of giving back.\n\nPrevious Experience\nFive years Chef experience in high volume restaurant, country club, catering or cultural attraction venue\nCulinary Arts Degree\nServSafe Certified\nKnowledge of HAACP\n\nThis is by no means an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with this job description. SSA Group reserves the right to revise the job description or to require that other or different tasks are performed when circumstances change (i.e. emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs or technological developments) \n\nSSA Group, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and equal opportunity through our commitment to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. \n\nCompensation and Benefits\nFull-Time\nSalary\nVacation or TAFW (time away from work) Plan – we want our team to take time as they need, so don’t accrue hours but rather give you freedom to schedule within scope of the business and your needs\nMedical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance; employee premiums applicable\nShort-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability, employer sponsored; scaled-salary pay following submission and approval of leave\nBirthing Parent Plan covers up to (6-8) weeks fully paid leave, based on birthing event\n(4) Week fully paid Parental leave following birth, adoption or foster event, can be coupled with Birthing Parent Plan to extend above timeline\n401k program, eligible for enrollment after (1) year of employment during January or June open enrollment periods, company is not matching at this time\n$75 monthly cell phone stipend\n\nAll California Residents: By submitting your job application, you agree you have reviewed the SSA Group California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Candidate and Employee Privacy Notice (\"Notice\").\nSan Francisco Residents: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Please see the \"Fair Chance Ordinance - Know Your Rights\" document for more information. 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