Culinary Lead: Creative Menus & Team Growth

SSA Consulting Group

Baltimore (MD)

On-site

USD 22,000 - 33,000

Full time

31 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off
Medical | Dental | Vision
401 (K) Plan + Match
Supplemental Insurance
Training and Career Development
Tuition Discount through Partnership
Parental Leave
Meal Plan & Employee Discounts

Job summary

SSA Group, LLC. is seeking a Sous Chef to lead culinary operations for events and ongoing food service locations. You will supervise staff, price menus, and ensure top-quality products while maintaining safety and compliance standards.

The role emphasizes hands-on cooking, staff coaching, and collaboration with the Executive Chef to deliver exceptional guest experiences at varied venues across the United States.

Qualifications

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills to articulate with client and HQ staff.
  • Proven leadership with team-building and partnerships.
  • Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities with organizational skills.
  • Knowledge of financial management, merchandising, and analytics.
  • Able to adapt in a fast-paced environment.
  • Basic office computer skills.

Responsibilities

  • Perform the steps of SSA EXTRA Guest Service to ensure a memorable experience for every guest and client.
  • Create competitive quality products.
  • Supervise and participate in creating high quality products for events and food service locations.
  • Assist in menu pricing and preparation.
  • Estimate food consumption for events and request necessary products.
  • Demonstrate new cooking techniques.
  • Train, coach, counsel, and resolve problems.
  • Comply with all food safety regulations and practices.
  • Maintain a clean, safe and organized work environment.
  • Uphold company policies and procedures.

Skills

Interpersonal skills
Leadership
Problem solving
Financial management
Merchandising
Analytical thinking
Flexibility
Office computer skills

Education

Culinary training

Job description

SSA Group, LLC. is seeking a Sous Chef to lead culinary operations for events and ongoing food service locations. You will supervise staff, price menus, and ensure top-quality products while maintaining safety and compliance standards.

The role emphasizes hands-on cooking, staff coaching, and collaboration with the Executive Chef to deliver exceptional guest experiences at varied venues across the United States.

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