Catering - Jr Sous Chef

SSA Group, LLC•Salt Lake City, UT

1d•$19 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

SSA Group at Utah's Hogle Zoo is looking for a creative and friendly Catering Jr. Sous to join their team. For over 50 years, SSA has partnered with cultural attractions to design hospitality experiences, focusing on admissions, culinary, and retail with innovation and human connection. Their approach, called 452 Hospitality, emphasizes people, innovation, and operational intelligence to create special moments with lasting impact.

Requirements

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to articulate to our General Manager and personnel.
Proven leadership skills with an understanding of the importance of team building/development, while fostering partnerships with other branch managers.
Exceptional problem-solving/decision-making skills combined with the ability to be organized.
Demonstrates multi-tasking, detail, analytical, planning and leadership skills.
Demonstrates the ability to remain flexible in a fast-paced environment.
An ideal candidate is a team player, personable, professional, upbeat and energetic, takes initiative, uses tact and diplomacy.
Computer knowledge and skill level for basic office functions.
Physical ability to stand for extended periods and to move and handle boxes (10-35lbs) as necessary to operation, which entails lifting, and perform all functions as set forth above.
Ability to work varied hours/days, including nights, weekends and holidays, as needed.
1-2 years of catering or event experience.
1-2 years of culinary experience.
Food Handler Certification required.

Nice To Haves

Sips and Tips Certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

Live out 452 Hospitality by delivering warm, welcoming, and memorable experiences for every guest and client.
Ensure restaurant/location is adequately prepped and staffed (BOH) for daily operation.
Oversight of location kitchen duties, ensuring quick service, food service, safety and quality, availability, merchandising, and guest service standards are all met and exceeded.
Oversight of safety logs, including food temperatures, rotation and waste.
Ensures proper uniform, hygiene, handwashing, and glove use with staff.
Responsible for supporting Safety training with knife handling skills, ensuring all direct reports display proper use of knives and slicers.
Creates daily prep and item lists, delegating to employees as necessary.
Actively helps to support operations and fill holes as necessary to ensure smooth service.
Maintains a checklist of routine or daily cleaning tasks and ongoing projects or menu planning.
Assists the Sous Chef in assigning associates to duties, coaching through projects, daily tasks, and guest interaction.
Actively and efficiently responds to guest and client feedback, with a report to the operations manager to ensure that any potential complaints are mitigated against further occurrence.
Oversees personnel duties, including training new employees and issuing performance reviews.
Actively managing and issuing progressive documentation to coach and counsel employees on performance with oversight from the operations manager.
Reports employee attendance and any hour discrepancies to the payroll department.
Oversees break and rest break management for BOH employees.
Inspects equipment and performs routine maintenance and cleaning as necessary.
Assists team to ensure all tasks are completed in a timely manner by helping complete daily tasks as necessary.
Communicates up to the Sous Chef and Food Service Operations Manager(s) in regard to any issues seen with daily service or quality.
Works directly with restaurant supervisor(s) to ensure respective locations are operating to standard.
Remains knowledgeable of and supervises in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws.
Perform other tasks as deemed necessary.
Maintain a clean, safe and organized work environment.
Uphold and demonstrate a complete understanding of company policies and procedures.