Executive Chef: Lead Team, Create Menus & Elevate Ops

SSA Consulting Group; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cell phone stipend

Flex Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

401(k) with 15% match

Disability insurance

Parental Leave

Paid sick leave

Job summary

SSA Group in Louisville is seeking an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations at high-volume venues, shaping menus and ensuring top quality across all services.

You will coach kitchen staff, ensure food safety, manage costs, forecast sales, and partner with clients to deliver exceptional guest experiences. Five years of leadership, a Culinary Arts degree, and ServSafe certification are required.

Qualifications

• Five years Chef experience in high volume restaurant, country club, catering or cultural attraction venue.
• Culinary Arts Degree.
• ServSafe Certified.
• Knowledge of HAACP.

Responsibilities

• Hire, evaluate, reward, and coach kitchen staff.
• Develop training programs for food production employees and ensure SSA safety trainings are completed.
• Forecast weekly and monthly sales with General Manager.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Financial management

Flexibility

Office computer skills

Education

Culinary Arts Degree

Tools

HAACP knowledge

ServSafe Certification

Job description

SSA Group in Louisville is seeking an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations at high-volume venues, shaping menus and ensuring top quality across all services.

You will coach kitchen staff, ensure food safety, manage costs, forecast sales, and partner with clients to deliver exceptional guest experiences. Five years of leadership, a Culinary Arts degree, and ServSafe certification are required.