Executive Chef - Multi-Venue Theme Park Culinary Lead

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Complimentary Park Tickets and Passes

Park Discounts on Food and Merchandise

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401K Retirement plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Dependent and Health Care Flexible Sp.

Employee Assistance Program

Legal Assistance Plan

Disability Benefits

Life Insurance

Job summary

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment in Tampa, FL is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to oversee all daily Culinary Operations of Restaurants, Carts, Kiosks, and events, directing kitchen staff and ensuring high quality, cost-effective food across locations.

You will lead menu planning, food safety, inventory, and training, while collaborating with the social media team to market innovative items, and reporting to Food & Beverage leadership.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Executive Chef or Executive Sous Chef experience in high-volume multi-outlet venues.
• Experience as a Chef in a Theme Park is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of food cost, inventory management and menu engineering.
• Advanced knowledge of culinary food safety protocols.
• Experience in menu planning and culinary P&L management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel and Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Oversees all daily Culinary Operations for Restaurants, Carts & Kiosks, Specialty Snacks, Banqueting, Catering, and events.
• Lead menu planning and seasonal food item development.
• Ensure food cost control, inventory management, and food safety protocols across parks.
• Train and develop staff in collaboration with Sous Chef and department heads.
• Coordinate with social media marketing to promote innovative menu items.
• Manage production bakery and back-of-house operations.
• Maintain quality standards and customer service in a high-volume environment.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu engineering

Food cost control

Kitchen operations

Staff management

Food safety

Inventory management

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment in Tampa, FL is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to oversee all daily Culinary Operations of Restaurants, Carts, Kiosks, and events, directing kitchen staff and ensuring high quality, cost-effective food across locations.

You will lead menu planning, food safety, inventory, and training, while collaborating with the social media team to market innovative items, and reporting to Food & Beverage leadership.