Sous Chef - Greensboro, NC

SSA Group is a premier service operator specializing in food service, retail, admissions, and more at cultural attractions such as zoos, aquariums, museums, and other notable venues across the United States. With five decades of industry experience, SSA Group has established itself as a leader by combining the fundamentals with innovative approaches to enhance the guest experience and operational efficiency. The company is deeply committed to pillars of sustainability, inclusivity, and innovation, making it a transformative force within the cultural attraction sector. SSA Group operates with a family-oriented philosophy that prioritizes passion, dedication, and a genuine care for both partners and guests. Their customized approach to best practices is designed to continuously elevate standards and support the missions of the partners they serve, ensuring that guests and surrounding communities enjoy an exceptional and memorable experience each visit. SSA Group’s employment opportunities are designed to reflect these values and provide rich career development in a supportive, forward-thinking environment. The role of Sous Chef at SSA Group is a dynamic and essential position reporting directly to the Executive Chef. This role is centered around culinary excellence and team leadership, playing a critical part in delivering high-quality food and service across SSA Group’s client venues. The Sous Chef's primary responsibilities include overseeing food preparation, supervising kitchen staff, and ensuring adherence to food safety and sanitation standards. They contribute to menu pricing, manage inventory, and incorporate sustainable resources into culinary selections, reflecting SSA Group’s commitment to environmental stewardship. Additionally, they play an active role in training, coaching, and mentoring kitchen teams to foster skill development and efficiency. The position requires strong interpersonal and leadership skills to maintain seamless communication with clients, general managers, and headquarter personnel. The Sous Chef is also responsible for maintaining compliance with health and safety regulations and supporting payroll and financial controls. This non-exempt hourly position offers competitive pay based on experience and certifications, along with a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) plan with match, supplemental insurance, career development, tuition discounts, parental leave, and employee meal plans and discounts. The role demands flexibility with work hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed, and requires physical stamina due to standing for extended periods and handling materials up to 35 pounds. By joining SSA Group as a Sous Chef, candidates will become part of a vibrant community devoted to exceptional culinary service in a culturally rich and innovative enterprise, offering meaningful career growth while making a positive impact on guests and clients alike.

• Must be 18 or older
• physical ability to stand for extended periods and to move and handle boxes up to 35 lbs as necessary to operation
• ability to work varied hours and days including nights, weekends and holidays as needed
• strong interpersonal and communication skills including articulating to clients, general manager and HQ personnel
• proven leadership skills including team building and development
• exceptional problem solving and decision making skills
• demonstrates financial management, merchandising, analytical, planning and leadership skills
• demonstrates ability to remain flexible in a fast paced environment
• computer knowledge for basic office functions