Sous Chef | Lead Culinary & Guest Experience

SSA Group; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Meal Plan

Employee Discounts

Tuition Discount

401(k) match

Paid Sick Leave

On-Demand Pay

Job summary

SSA Group in Madison, Wisconsin is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to lead culinary operations at Henry Vilas Zoo. You will supervise kitchen staff, assist in menu pricing, and ensure high-quality products for events and daily service.

This role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and a commitment to food safety and cost control. You will collaborate with the Executive Chef to deliver memorable guest experiences while upholding SSA’s hospitality standards.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Monitor and enforce sanitary practices for food handling and maintenance of kitchen areas.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Culinary training

Tools

HAACP knowledge

Basic computer skills

Job description

SSA Group in Madison, Wisconsin is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to lead culinary operations at Henry Vilas Zoo. You will supervise kitchen staff, assist in menu pricing, and ensure high-quality products for events and daily service.

This role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and a commitment to food safety and cost control. You will collaborate with the Executive Chef to deliver memorable guest experiences while upholding SSA’s hospitality standards.