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Kitchen Manager

SSA Group, LLC
Panama, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 12/24/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/24/2026

SSA Group at Regency Towers is looking for a talented Kitchen Manager to join our team. 

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

  • Eligible for overtime pay.
  • Participation in a 401(k) program with a 15% company match (eligible after one year of employment
  • with 1,000 hours worked).
  • Tuition Discount through Partnership College.
  • Up to 40 hours of Parental Leave.
  • Up to 8 hours of Bereavement Leave.
  • On-Demand Pay Program.
  • Meal Plan & Employee Discounts.
  • Accrued paid sick leave provided in accordance with state law, state/location confirmed in job posting

SSA Holdings and its affiliated companies, including SSA Group, A&F Souvenir, Cinchio Solutions, and Behavioral Essentials, are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to diversity and inclusion in our hiring practices and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. A diverse team strengthens our collective impact.

 

All California Residents: By submitting your job application, you agree you have reviewed the SSA Group California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Candidate and Employee Privacy Notice ("Notice").  

  

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 for more information. By submitting your job application, you agree you have reviewed the "Fair Chance Ordinance - Know Your Rights" document. 

Salary : $23 - $25

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