Executive Chef at MoPOP

Company: SSA Group, LLC
Location: Seattle
Posted on: January 16, 2022

Job Description:

SSA Group at the Museum of Pop Culture is looking for a talented Executive Chef to join our team!
SSA: Built by family for families, SSA activates the moments between the experiences.
What is MoPOP?
In an increasingly fragmented world, pop culture is a universal language through which we can build connections. MoPOP is both a physical space and an intellectual and emotional opportunity for people from every background to explore, find community, and recognize their own creative potential.
MoPOPs Mission: Make creative expression a life-changing force by offering experiences that inspire and connect our communities.
MoPops Guiding Principles: Open Arms, Creative Exchanges, Light Bulb Moments, Pursuing Excellence, Excitement
Who is SSA?
SSA is uniquely positioned as a large company with a small company feel that can offer more of a personal relationship. Built by family, for families, we still are 100% independent. Our clients love that they have a direct line to the Round Table, and that relationships still mean something to us. This personal feeling of family permeates our entire team and can even be felt on the front line, where our SSA team actually becomes a part of the institutions family, too. From one generation to the next, SSA will always be there for our partners and our people.SSA operates with Five Pillars in mind: People, Culture, Growth, Operational Excellence, and Social Responsibility.
Executive Chef
We have a very unique Chef opportunity for you. The focus will be our passion for daily food service; taking fast, casual food to the next level. We expect some of the latest techniques and trends to deliver our daily visitors something they would never expect. Our chefs are and must be high profile throughout our organization and the community. The Chef will oversee all Food Service locations and assist with Catering. The ideal Chef will have high energy, strong leadership and staff development skills, culinary skills, and high-end catering experience. They will also have solid food/labor cost control knowledge and great interpersonal, organizational, and client relations skills.
Are YOU the perfect addition to our team? We are looking for the following traits:

• Proven leadership skills with an understanding of the importance of team building/development, while fostering partnerships.
• Creates an environment where absolute guest satisfaction is the highest priority.
• Demand uncompromising standard of food, service, and professionalism.
• Team oriented with high volume experience and exceptional guest service skills.
• Excels at multi-tasking, is self-motivated and remains calm under the stress of a popular and successful restaurant.
• Demonstrates financial management, merchandising, analytical, planning, and leadership skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to articulate to our client, General Manager, and HQ personnel.
• Demonstrates desire to lead the team in innovation and success.
• Responsibly geared towards presenting a clean and welcome experience for guests through upholding sanitation requirements.
  Requirements: Five years Chef experience in high volume restaurant, country club, catering, or cultural attraction venue; Culinary Arts degree; ServSafe certified, knowledge of HACCP
  
  This role is successful when the team is successful, driven by a leader who excels in emotional intelligence and continued effort toward learning & implementation of DEAI (Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, Inclusion) practices in each area they oversee. They are comfortable and passionate navigating conversations that drive SSA's commitment to foster growth, visibility, and belonging for all team members.Prior experience in contract management services is preferred, although not required. Two to Five years of management experience in either a cultural or iconic attraction is required dependent on business volume.
  PPE (face mask, gloves, apron) will be required for all shifts, Job duties will require individual to lift up to 15-35lbs and be on feet for long periods of time, please discuss with interviewing manager if accommodation is needed
  Please inquire for full job description
  Compensation and Benefits
  • Full-Time
  • Salary based on range in consideration of relevant job experience and certification/education; if position is physically in Colorado salary range will be posted above following EPFEW Act
  • Vacation or TAFW (time away from work) Plan we want our team to take time as they need, so dont 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
    How to Apply:Complete online application with information requested directly through this link; Resume is required, Cover Letter not required but encouraged; should you wish to submit your application directly through email, you may reach out to info@thessagroup.com with the subject line: Application for Position.
    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.
    Apply today!
    Who are we? SSA is built by family, for families.Much has changed since Kevin McNicholas founded this company in 1971, but even as our business grew, evolved and shifted into new markets, who we are has always stayed the same: We are a family business built on personal relationships, always taking the long view in our approach to business. Because were a family business, we think generationally in how we operate, always considering the long-term legacy and mission of our partners. In fact, facing behemoth, impersonal competitors on all fronts, SSA is uniquely positioned as a large company with a small company feel that can offer more of a personal relationship. Built by family, for families, we still are 100% independent. Our clients love that they have a direct line to Sean or Eric or Shannon, and that relationships still mean something to us. This personal feeling of family permeates our entire team and can even be felt on the front line, where our SSA team actually becomes a part of the institutions family, too. From one generation to the next, SSA will always be there for our partners and our people.SSA operates with Five Pillars in mind: People, Culture, Growth, Operational Excellence, and Social Responsibility.
    This job opportunity is classified as a medium exposure risk job: include those that require frequent and/or close contact with (i.e., within 6 feet of) people who may be infected with SARS-CoV-2, but who are not known or suspected COVID-19 patients. In areas without ongoing community transmission, workers in this risk group may have frequent contact with travelers who may return from international locations with widespread COVID-19 transmission. In areas where there is ongoing community transmission, workers in this category may have contact with the general public (e.g., schools, high-population-density work environments, some high-volume retail settings).
    ?All California Residents: By clicking the "APPLY NOW" button and submitting your job application, you agree you have reviewed the SSA Group California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Candidate and Employee Privacy Notice ("Notice"). The English Notice is linked here, and the Spanish Notice is linked here.
    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 linked here for more information. By clicking the "APPLY NOW" button and submitting your job application, you agree you have reviewed the "Fair Chance Ordinance - Know Your Rights" document.
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    Brand: SSA Group, LLC
    Address: 325 5th Ave N. Seattle, WA - 98109
    Property Description: 107 MOP
    Property Number: 107 MOP

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