Kitchen Manager

SSA Group at Regency Towers at Panama City Beach is looking for a talented Kitchen Manager to join our team!

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 via our website at thessagroup.com, 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.

KITCHEN MANAGER

Reports to: General Manager

Summary Of Company

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 Description Manage back-of-house operations including food quality, safety compliance, and kitchen staff supervision. The Kitchen Manager plays a key role in delivering SSA's 452 Hospitality Program by ensuring operational excellence and fostering an inclusive, sustainable, and innovative kitchen environment.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Oversee all back-of-house kitchen operations.
• Support crossover responsibilities with Restaurant Manager and GM, such as beverage and supply ordering, inventory participation, and maintaining seasonal pars.
• Ensure proper food prep, quality, and food safety compliance.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness, inventory, and staffing.
• Order all kitchen-related items and manage pars.
• Assist Restaurant Manager and GM with inventory and crossover tasks.
• Train and coach BOH team, ensuring high standards.
  
  

Job Specific Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Understanding of kitchen safety and sanitation.
• Food preparation and ordering systems.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
  
  

Education And Experience

• Three years of kitchen supervisory experience in a restaurant, bar, or hospitality setting with high guest volume.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
  
  

Position Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age to comply with Florida law for handling, serving, and overseeing alcohol operations in a bar or restaurant setting.
• Ability to lift and transport up to 50 lbs.; must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time.
• Willingness to work a variable schedule including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Knowledge of health department and food safety compliance standards.
• Ability to multitask in a high-volume kitchen environment.
• Must possess or obtain any required culinary certifications or food safety credentials.
  
  

Compensation And Benefits

• Full-Time, non-exempt.
• Eligible for overtime pay.
• Vacation or Time Away From Work (TAFW) plan: up to 144 hours based on tenure.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and other voluntary benefits for you and your family; employee premiums applicable.
• Participation in a 401(k) program with a 15% company match (eligible after one year of employment).
• Up to 120 hours of Paid Leave for qualifying reasons including Parental Leave and yours or your families medical conditions.
• Up to 40 hours Paid Bereavement.
• Tuition Discount through Partnership College
• On-Demand Pay Program.
• Meal Plan & Employee Discounts
  
  

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.

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