Sous Chef — Culture‑Centric Culinary Leader

Clear Destination Inc.; Baltimore, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K Plan

Supplemental Insurance

Training and Career Development

Tuition Discount through Partnership

Parental Leave

Meal Plan & Employee Discounts

Job summary

SSA Group, LLC seeks a Sous Chef to support culinary operations for events and dining at cultural attractions. This role reports to the Executive Chef and participates in menu pricing, cost control, and maintaining high quality dishes for events, ensuring safety and sanitation compliance.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, training, implementing cooking techniques, and ensuring guest satisfaction while upholding company policies and sustainable practices.

Qualifications

• Three years food preparation experience.
• ServSafe or Food Handling Certified.
• Knowledge of HAACP.
• Culinary training, must be 18 or older.

Responsibilities

• Perform the steps of SSA EXTRA Guest Service to ensure a memorable experience for every guest and client.
• Create competitive quality products.
• Supervise and participate in creating high quality products for events and food service locations.
• Assist in menu pricing and preparation.
• Estimate food consumption for events and request necessary products.
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques.
• Train, coach, counsel, and resolve problems.
• Comply with all food safety regulations and practices.
• Implement and enforce sanitary practices for food handling, general cleanliness, and maintenance of kitchen and/or dining areas.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations.
• Monitor and track proper cooking and holding temperatures.
• Support management of payroll and controllable profit within established guidelines.
• Oversee quality, product levels, and inventory of product.
• Manage employees in accordance with state and federal laws.
• Incorporate sustainable resources into the culinary selections.
• Perform specialty projects as assigned by the Executive Chef.
• Respond to guest requests and take action to ensure client satisfaction.
• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Financial management

Adaptability

Education

Culinary training

ServSafe certificate

HAACP knowledge

Job description

SSA Group, LLC seeks a Sous Chef to support culinary operations for events and dining at cultural attractions. This role reports to the Executive Chef and participates in menu pricing, cost control, and maintaining high quality dishes for events, ensuring safety and sanitation compliance.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, training, implementing cooking techniques, and ensuring guest satisfaction while upholding company policies and sustainable practices.