Culinary Director, High-Volume Resort Kitchen

Westgate Resorts; Kissimmee (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Daily pay advancement

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Westgate Vacation Villas & Town Center Resort is seeking a Chef de Cuisine for Sid’s American Kitchen in Kissimmee, FL. You will lead a high-volume kitchen, maintain safety standards, and drive quality across all menu items.

The role requires a strong background in culinary management, staff development, and cost control, with flexibility for nights and weekends. A culinary degree is preferred, and Food Handler certification must be obtained within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• 10 years of culinary management experience in high-volume settings.
• Proven ability to train and develop culinary teams; multi-outlet experience preferred.
• Culinary degree from an accredited institution preferred.
• Food Handler Certification required within 30 days of hire and kept current.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, coach, and supervise kitchen team members for daily operations.
• Oversee food prep, cooking, portioning, and presentation for quality and consistency.
• Manage receiving, storage, temperature control, rotation, and HACCP compliance.
• Control labor and food costs via scheduling, inventory, and purchasing.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Team development

Cost control

Food safety

Menu development

Education

Culinary degree

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

Westgate Vacation Villas & Town Center Resort is seeking a Chef de Cuisine for Sid’s American Kitchen in Kissimmee, FL. You will lead a high-volume kitchen, maintain safety standards, and drive quality across all menu items.

The role requires a strong background in culinary management, staff development, and cost control, with flexibility for nights and weekends. A culinary degree is preferred, and Food Handler certification must be obtained within 30 days of hire.