Jr Sous Chef

SSA Group; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Jr Sous Chef to enhance their culinary team at a renowned zoo. This role offers the chance to lead kitchen operations, ensuring exceptional guest experiences through quality food service and effective team management. You will be responsible for training new staff, maintaining safety standards, and actively engaging with guests. Join a vibrant team dedicated to culinary excellence and enjoy benefits like tuition discounts and employee meal plans. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for food, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Get Paid Early

Tuition Discount

Meal Plan & Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of culinary experience required.
• Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen duties ensuring quality and safety standards.
• Assist Sous Chef in managing staff and daily operations.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Leadership Skills

Problem Solving

Multi-tasking

Computer Knowledge

Flexibility

Education

Culinary Certification

High School Diploma

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Point of Sale Systems

Job description

Zoo Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Job Description

SSA Group at Zoo Atlanta is looking for a talented Jr Sous Chef to join our team!

Position Title: Jr Sous Chef

Reports to: Sous Chef

Responsibilities

• Perform the steps of SSA EXTRA Guest Service to ensure a memorable experience for every guest and client.
• Ensure restaurant/location is adequately prepped and staffed (BOH) for daily operation.
• Oversight of location kitchen duties ensuring quick service, food service, safety and quality, availability, merchandising and guest service standards are all met and excelled.
• Oversight of safety logs including food temperatures, rotation and waste.
• Ensures proper uniform, hygiene, handwashing and glove use with staff.
• Responsible for supporting SSAfety training with knife handling skills.
• Creates daily prep and items lists, delegating to employees as necessary.
• Actively helps to support operation and fill holes as necessary to ensure smooth service.
• Maintains a checklist of routine or daily cleaning tasks and ongoing projects or menu planning.
• Assists Sous Chef in assigning associates to duties, coaching through projects, daily tasks, and guest interaction.
• Actively and efficiently responds to guest and client feedback, with report to the operations manager.
• Oversees personnel duties, including training new employees and issuing performance reviews.
• Reports employee attendance and any hour discrepancies to the payroll department.
• Inspects equipment and performs routine maintenance and cleaning as necessary.
• Assists team to ensure all tasks are completed in a timely manner.
• Communicates up to the Sous Chef and Food Service Operations Manager(s) regarding any issues seen with daily service or quality.
• Works directly with restaurant supervisor(s) to ensure respective locations are operating to standard.
• Remains knowledgeable of and supervises in accordance with all applicable local, state and federal laws.
• Perform other tasks as deemed necessary.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organized work environment.
• Uphold and demonstrate a complete understanding of company policies and procedures.

Job Requirements

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven leadership skills with an understanding of the importance of team building/development.
• Exceptional problem solving/decision making skills.
• Demonstrates multi-tasking, detail, analytical, planning and leadership skills.
• Ability to remain flexible in a fast-paced environment.
• Team player, personable, professional, upbeat and energetic.
• Computer knowledge for basic office functions.
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods and to move and handle boxes (10-35lbs).
• Ability to work varied hours/days, including nights, weekends and holidays.

Previous Experience

• 1-2 years experience in culinary.

This is by no means an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with this job description. SSA Group reserves the right to revise the job description or to require that other or different tasks are performed when circumstances change.

SSA Group, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and equal opportunity through our commitment to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

Compensation and Benefits

• Hourly, Non-Exempt. Pay is based on range in consideration of relevant job experience and certification/education.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Get Paid Early.
• Tuition Discount through Partnership College.
• Meal Plan & employee Discounts.