Chef, Sous

Referral Job Portal; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Orlando is seeking an experienced food service supervisor to oversee the preparation and production of items in a defined outlet. You will ensure timely service, maintain quality, and manage daily kitchen operations.

Responsibilities include scheduling staff, controlling food costs, training team members, maintaining safety and cleanliness, and developing recipes for events. High School diploma and 3–5 years supervisory chef experience required, plus Professional Food Manager

Qualifications

• Supervises and directs preparation and presentation of food items.
• Manages staff schedules and production to meet attendance.
• Controls food costs and waste to meet monthly targets.
• Trains staff and maintains recipe books and logs.

Responsibilities

• Seasonal/menu changes and event-specific recipes.
• Maintains cleanliness, safety, and sanitation of kitchen and equipment.
• Ensures compliance with EH&S policies and company procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Food service supervision

Budgeting

Staff training

Safety compliance

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

Supervises preparation and production of food in a specific area of the Food Service Department. Directly supervises a food service outlet.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervises and assists in preparation and presentation of all food items. Ensures food is fresh and prepared in a timely fashion.
• Schedules employees and production of food items according to the projected attendance.
• Responsible for ordering food materials and supplies in order to feed the projected amount of guests per day. Ensures waste is at a minimum and food cost is met each month.
• Trains staff in production and presentation of products. Maintains recipe books and training logs.
• Makes new recipes for special events and for the restaurant.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment. Places work orders to have defective equipment repaired. Ensures floors are kept clean and dry. Ensures the walls are cleaned regularly. Responsible for working order and cleanliness of coolers.
• Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

• High School or GED required.

EXPERIENCE:

• 3-5 years in a supervisory Chef position required; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Professional Food Manager Certification required.
• Chef apprentice preferred.

Your talent, skills and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package.

Universal is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Universal Orlando via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from Universal Orlando HR/Recruitment will be deemed the sole property of Universal Orlando. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Universal Orlando as a result of the referral or through other means.

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Advertised: Sep 2 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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