SSA Group is looking for a talented Area Chef for our Maryland accounts: Maryland Zoo and National Aquarium.

• Position is based at National Aquarium.

Please note that for this position, we accept applications on an ongoing basis. There is no set deadline for submitting your application. We encourage interested candidates to apply at any time, and we will review applications as they are received. This approach allows us to continuously consider potential candidates and ensures that opportunities remain open until the ideal candidate is found.
Area Chef
Who are we:
SSA Group works with zoos, aquariums, museums, and other cultural attractions on integrating dining, retail, admissions and more. We increase revenue opportunities for partners across the United States. With 50 years in the business, SSA has refined the basics while pioneering better ways forward. With pillars of focus like sustainability, inclusivity, and innovation, SSA is transforming the cultural attraction industry.
SSA was built by families, for families, with a family’s sense of love and dedication. We don’t just rely on the best practices in our industry, we customize best practices for each partner to set the bar higher and higher, always. We do all we can to further the mission of our partners because their guests and the communities they serve, deserve it.
Position Title: Area Chef
Reports to: District Chef
Responsibilities

• Support with training on daily park operations from a culinary perspective as well as menu building and seasonal operations approach with District Chef oversight.
• Support and maintain vendor relationships in area, maintaining corporate programs while driving sustainability and diversity in purchasing in supporting local purchasing and purview.
• Assist District Chef on financial reporting through inventory and COG management and sales forecasting in partnership with operations.
• Support District Chef on maintaining and budgeted inventory and Cost of Goods (COG) with partnership of Executive Chef(s) in district.
• Assist the District Chef on building relationships with at unit EC’s, Gm’s, and clients.
• Lead through partnership or directly leading senior managers.
• Maintain good working relationship with Procurement, District Chef, General Manager(s), Regional Vice President(s).
• Comfortably navigate communication with District Chef and team.
• Continually assist the District Chef on developing team members through coaching and mentoring.
• Partner with GM and Executive Chef on large-scale seasonal planning from a culinary (catering, operations, menu) perspective; ability to map out needs, functions, and planning for multiple locations with District Chef oversight.
• Assist District Chef on designated individuals in developing training standards for food service, safety, maintenance, etc.
• Remain knowledgeable of and manages in accordance with all applicable local, state and federal laws.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organized work environment.
• Uphold and demonstrate a complete understanding of company policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of business financials, training Executive Chef(s) on areas of business acumen: Set precedent to achieve Sales, Per Cap & Controllable Budget with District chef oversight.
• Assist District Chef with reviews, support execution of culinary plans for major special events in the area with partnership of General Manager and Executive Chef.
• Support Executive Chef with menu planning, driving corporate programs and expectations as set by the District Chef.

IDEA Belonging

• Promote an inclusive & supportive approach within the Brand team, with networking continuing at all units.
• Focuses on removing barriers and empowering growth and opportunity for team members at all levels.
• Leads by example through Sustainability/Conservation efforts; displays knowledge of efforts in business application as well as giving adequate opportunity for teaching to unit staff as necessary.
• Engages with SSA/Unit in driving community effort through engagement activities and focus. On opportunities of giving back.

Job Requirements

• Easily navigate US Foods and other ordering sites and functionalities.
• Easily navigate Office 365 Suite.
• Ensure unit strives to be an example for company & client guidelines with regard to sustainability/conservation efforts. Display knowledge of efforts in business application as well as giving adequate opportunity for teaching to unit staff as necessary.
• Supports SSA /Unit in driving community effort through hiring efforts, engagement activities, and focus on opportunities of giving back.

Previous Experience

• 8 years in management role.
• HAACP knowledge, ServSafe Manager or equivalent food safety certifications necessary.
• Culinary education preferred.

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 (i.e. emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs or technological developments)
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. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.
Compensation and Benefits

• Full-Time
• Salary – based on range in consideration of relevant job experience and certification/education; if position is physically in Colorado or California, salary range will be posted above following EPFEW Act
• Bonus eligible based on company guidelines
• Vacation or TAFW (time away from work) Plan – we want our team to take time as they need, so don’t accrue hours but rather give you freedom to schedule within scope of the business and your needs
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance; employee premiums applicable
• Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability, employer sponsored; scaled-salary pay following submission and approval of leave
• Birthing Parent Plan covers up to (6-8) weeks fully paid leave, based on birthing event
• (4) Week fully paid Parental leave following birth, adoption or foster event, can be coupled with Birthing Parent Plan to extend above timeline
• 401k program, eligible for enrollment after (1) year of employment during January or June open enrollment periods, company is not matching at this time
• $75 monthly cell phone stipend

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San Francisco Residents: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Please see the "Fair Chance Ordinance - Know Your Rights" document for more information. By submitting your job application, you agree you have reviewed the "Fair Chance Ordinance - Know Your Rights" document.