Executive Chef at ssagroup

Location: Venice, Florida
Type: Full-time
Level: not_specified
Posted: Aug 21, 2026

Description

SSA Group at Snook Haven is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead culinary operations at a restaurant situated along the Myakka River. This role involves managing kitchen staff, developing culinary training programs, overseeing food production, and ensuring adherence to food safety regulations. The Executive Chef will also contribute to menu planning, inventory management, and supporting sustainability initiatives.

Required Skills

culinary operations
food production
menu planning
inventory management
food safety regulations
financial management
team building
problem solving
decision making
leadership skills
communication skills
ServSafe Certified
HAACP

Additional Information

Required Previous Experiences: Five years Chef experience in high volume restaurant, country club, catering or cultural attraction venue
Preferred Qualifications: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to articulate to our client, Resident Area General Manager and HQ personnel.
Proven leadership skills with an understanding of the importance of team building/development, while fostering partnerships.
Exceptional problem solving/decision making skills combined with the ability to be organized.
Demonstrates financial management, merchandising, analytical, planning and leadership skills.
Demonstrates the ability to remain flexible in a fast-paced environment.
Computer knowledge and skill level for basic office functions.
Physical ability to stand for extended periods and to move and handle boxes (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.