Executive Chef: High-Impact Culinary Leader

SSA Group; Venice (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal plan & employee discounts

401(k) with company match

Paid sick leave

Job summary

SSA Group at Snook Haven is seeking an Executive Chef to lead a dynamic kitchen team in a high-volume cultural attraction venue. The role emphasizes strong leadership, menu planning, and maintaining top-notch food quality and safety.

The Executive Chef will develop training programs, forecast sales, manage staff, and ensure compliance with health regulations while driving guest satisfaction and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Five years chef experience in high volume restaurant, country club, catering or cultural attraction venue.
• Demonstrates leadership skills and team-building abilities.
• Strong financial management and menu planning experience.
• Proven ability to train and mentor kitchen staff.
• Excellent knowledge of food safety regulations and sanitation practices.

Responsibilities

• Interview, hire, evaluate, reward, and coach kitchen personnel.
• Develop culinary training programs and ensure SSA safety training is completed.
• Forecast weekly/monthly sales and manage food production staff.
• Plan menus based on market trends, customer preferences, and nutrition.
• Maintain safe, clean, and organized kitchen and dining areas.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Menu planning

Staff coaching

Food safety

Education

Culinary Arts Degree

Tools

ServSafe Certification

HAACP Knowledge

Job description

SSA Group at Snook Haven is seeking an Executive Chef to lead a dynamic kitchen team in a high-volume cultural attraction venue. The role emphasizes strong leadership, menu planning, and maintaining top-notch food quality and safety.

The Executive Chef will develop training programs, forecast sales, manage staff, and ensure compliance with health regulations while driving guest satisfaction and operational excellence.