Executive Chef: Lead High-Volume Culinary Team

SSA Group; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cell phone stipend

Flexible time off

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

401(k) with 15% match

Paid sick leave

Meal Plan & Employee Discounts

Job summary

SSA Group in Colorado Springs is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead the Culinary team across high-volume operations within our cultural attraction portfolio. You will recruit, train, coach kitchen staff, design menus, control food costs, and ensure safety and quality across all service areas.

You will forecast sales, supervise inventory, collaborate with the General Manager and client staff, and uphold SSA Group standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with client and HQ.
• Proven leadership and team-building ability across culinary operations.
• Excellent problem solving, decision making, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Interview, hire, evaluate, reward, and coach kitchen personnel as appropriate.
• Develop culinary training programs and supervise food production staff safety training.
• Train kitchen personnel in safe operating procedures and food production practices.
• Forecast weekly/monthly sales and assist General Manager with budgeting.
• Direct and coordinate production and dish room staff; supervise inventory and vendors.
• Ensure quality, safety, cleanliness, and compliance with regulations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Financial management

Education

Culinary Arts Degree

ServSafe Certified

HAACP knowledge

Job description

SSA Group in Colorado Springs is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead the Culinary team across high-volume operations within our cultural attraction portfolio. You will recruit, train, coach kitchen staff, design menus, control food costs, and ensure safety and quality across all service areas.

You will forecast sales, supervise inventory, collaborate with the General Manager and client staff, and uphold SSA Group standards in a fast-paced environment.