Executive Chef: Lead, Train & Elevate Menus

Clear Destination Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cell phone stipend $75 per month

Flex time off

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Paid sick leave

On-Demand Pay

Meal plan & employee discounts

Job summary

SSA Group, LLC. is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the culinary team across multiple units, ensuring top quality food production and service. You will oversee hiring, training, and daily operations to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

The role requires five years of high-volume kitchen leadership, a Culinary Arts degree, and ServSafe certification, with a focus on safety, cost control, and staff development.

Qualifications

• Five years Chef experience in high volume settings such as restaurant, club, catering or cultural venue.
• Culinary Arts Degree and ServSafe certification required.
• Strong leadership and financial management capabilities are essential.
• Ability to coach and train kitchen staff and ensure safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Interview, hire, evaluate, reward, and coach kitchen staff.
• Develop training programs and ensure safety training is completed upon hire.
• Train staff in safe operating procedures and food production practices.
• Forecast weekly and monthly sales with General Manager.
• Direct and coordinate production and dish room staff.
• Maintain client relations and ensure compliance with policies.
• Manage labor and payroll within budget and legal guidelines.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Design menus and control costs with portions and recipes.
• Monitor cooking temperatures and equipment safety.
• Prepare operational reports and analyze sales and inventory.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Financial management

Flexibility

Computer skills

Physical stamina

Work hours flexibility

Education

Culinary Arts Degree

ServSafe Certification

HAACP knowledge

Tools

HAACP

Job description

SSA Group, LLC. is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the culinary team across multiple units, ensuring top quality food production and service. You will oversee hiring, training, and daily operations to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

The role requires five years of high-volume kitchen leadership, a Culinary Arts degree, and ServSafe certification, with a focus on safety, cost control, and staff development.