Executive Chef - High-Volume Culinary Leader

SSA Group; Venice (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cell phone stipend

Flexible time off

Health insurance

401(k) match

Parental leave

Paid sick leave

On-demand pay

Meal plan discount

Job summary

SSA Group is seeking an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations across client sites, ensuring quality, safety, and cost controls. You will hire, coach, train, and manage kitchen staff while partnering with the General Manager to forecast sales and menus.

Responsibilities include overseeing menu development, food production, inventory management, compliance with health and safety regulations, and delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates leadership and team development.
• Strong problem solving and decision-making abilities.
• Able to manage finances, merchandising, and analytics.
• Willing to work varied hours and lift 35 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Interview, hire, and coach kitchen staff.
• Develop training programs for food production staff.
• Oversee menu development and food preparation.
• Forecast weekly/monthly sales with GM.
• Ensure compliance with safety and sanitation regulations.
• Maintain cost controls and inventory; manage vendor relations.

Skills

Strong interpersonal and communication

Proven leadership

Problem solving & decision making

Organizational skills

Flexibility in fast-paced environment

Education

Culinary Arts Degree

ServSafe Certified

HAACP knowledge

Job description

SSA Group is seeking an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations across client sites, ensuring quality, safety, and cost controls. You will hire, coach, train, and manage kitchen staff while partnering with the General Manager to forecast sales and menus.

Responsibilities include overseeing menu development, food production, inventory management, compliance with health and safety regulations, and delivering exceptional guest experiences.