Executive Chef | Lead, Train & Inspire High-Volume Kitchens

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

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly cell phone stipend

Flex Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

401(k) with 15% company match

Paid sick leave

Job summary

SSA Group is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead culinary operations across our high-volume venues. You will recruit, train, and develop kitchen staff, while ensuring exceptional quality and adherence to SSA Group standards.

You will partner with the General Manager to forecast sales, manage cost controls, and maintain a safe, compliant, and welcoming kitchen and dining environment for guests and clients.

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

• Interview, hire, evaluate, reward, and progressively coach kitchen personnel as appropriate.
• Develop culinary training programs for food production employees and serve as a culinary resource to promote quality food services.
• Train kitchen personnel in safe operating procedures of all equipment, utensils, and machinery, as well as food production principles and practices.
• Assist General Manager with accurate forecast of weekly and monthly sales as necessary.
• Direct and coordinate the work of production and dish room staff.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organized work environment.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations.
• Manage all operational functions of the Culinary aspects within the Unit’s operation.

Skills

Interpersonal & communication skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Education

Culinary Arts Degree

ServSafe Certified

HAACP knowledge

Job description

SSA Group is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead culinary operations across our high-volume venues. You will recruit, train, and develop kitchen staff, while ensuring exceptional quality and adherence to SSA Group standards.

You will partner with the General Manager to forecast sales, manage cost controls, and maintain a safe, compliant, and welcoming kitchen and dining environment for guests and clients.