Executive Sous Chef

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment; Langhorne (Bucks County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Park Tickets

Park Discounts

Job summary

Sesame Place is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to lead the Culinary Management team and oversee daily operations, food cost, and inventory. You will design menus, manage recipes, and collaborate with marketing to create engaging guest experiences.

The role requires strong leadership, at least 3 years in culinary leadership, and advanced knowledge of food safety and cost control. Candidate should be able to work evenings and weekends in a dynamic park setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in culinary leadership.
• Advanced knowledge in Food Cost Management.
• Advanced knowledge in Menu Engineering.
• Experience with Inventory management control.
• Advanced knowledge of Food & Safety standards and protocols.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft programs such as Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and oversee the Culinary Management team.
• Oversee daily Culinary Operations
• Be accountable for overall food cost and inventory levels along with food safety protocols and cleanliness
• Responsible for food cost and recipe management including menu design, planning and operational execution
• Engage with social media marketing department to create fun, creative items to market to guests
• Lead menu planning and seasonal food items
• Cover Culinary Department Duty Manager
• Be responsible for food inventories in-Park and in the warehouse
• Be responsible for training of new cooks and team members
• Be involved in event menu planning & execution

Skills

Culinary leadership

Food cost management

Menu engineering

Inventory management

Food safety

Excel

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Join us at Sesame Place and help bring joy, excitement, and lasting memories to people from around the world. We're seeking enthusiastic, dedicated, and hard-working individuals to become our Ambassadors. Come and play an important part on our incredible team today!

The sights! The sounds! The tastes! A great eating experience is just as big a part of our guest experience as our rides, attractions and shows. And you’ll provide the expertise and leadership that makes it all happen. Right now, we have a challenging and rewarding opportunity for a passionate, forward-thinking Executive Sous Chef – and if this sounds like you – dive right in!

What You Get To Do:

• Partner with the Vice President of Revenue to lead, develop, and oversee the Culinary Management team.
• Oversee daily Culinary Operations
• Be accountable for overall food cost and food inventory levels along with food safety protocols and cleanliness
• Responsible for food cost and recipe management including menu design, planning and operational execution
• Engage with social media marketing department to create fun, creative items to market to guests.
• Lead menu planning and seasonal food items
• Cover Culinary Department Duty Manager
• Be responsible for food inventories in-Park and in the warehouse
• Be responsible for training of new cooks and team members
• Be involved in event menu planning & execution

You Will Also:

• Partner with the Vice President of Revenue to lead, develop, and oversee the Culinary Management team.
• Oversee daily Culinary Operations
• Be accountable for overall food cost and food inventory levels along with food safety protocols and cleanliness
• Responsible for food cost and recipe management including menu design, planning and operational execution
• Engage with social media marketing department to create fun, creative items to market to guests.
• Lead menu planning and seasonal food items
• Cover Culinary Department Duty Manager
• Be responsible for food inventories in-Park and in the warehouse
• Be responsible for training of new cooks and team members
• Be involved in event menu planning & execution

What It Takes To Succeed:

• A passion for customer service
• Flexible, detail oriented and customer focused
• Excellent organizational, multi-tasking and time-management skills
• Strong communication, interpersonal and leadership abilities
• Active listener with the ability to anticipate guests’ needs
• Exceptional supervisory abilities

What Else Is Important:

• Driver's license required
• Minimum of 3 years in culinary leadership
• Advanced knowledge in Food Cost Management
• Advanced knowledge in Menu Engineering
• Experienced in Inventory management control
• Advanced knowledge of Food & Safety standards and protocols
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft programs such as Excel and Outlook
• Advanced knowledge of Food Cost & Inventory Management
• Advanced knowledge of menu planning and engineering
• Advanced knowledge of Inventory management control
• Advanced knowledge of Culinary Food & Safety Protocols
• Role will be active in park work indoors and outdoors moving from venue to venue. Administrative and strategic menu work in an office setting as required.
• Ability to stand, walk, and move swiftly for several hours at a time; and required to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays and be available for on call status as needed.
• Ability to travel to other park locations
• Adherence to the Parks time and attendance policy
• 3+ years experience in a high volume atmosphere preferred
• Experience as a Chef managing multiple outlets preferred
• Advanced experience in running a Culinary "Back-of-house" P&L preferred
• Experience as a Chef or Sous Chef in a Theme Park or Amusement park atmosphere preferred

The Perks Of The Position:

• Paid Floating Holidays
• Accrual based Paid Time Off
• SEA Employee Complimentary Park Tickets and Passes
• SEA Park Discounts on Food and Merchandise
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K plan
• Voluntary Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Benefits
• Dependent and Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Legal Assistance Plan

Join the team!

If you’re looking for the opportunity to make the most of your abilities in a one-of-a-kind setting with an entertainment industry leader, we’re looking for you!

The Perks Of The Position:

• Paid Time Off
• Complimentary Park Tickets and Passes
• Park Discounts on Food and Merchandise
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K Retirement plan
• Voluntary Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Dependent and Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Legal Assistance Plan

EEO Employer:

SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, GENDER, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, DISABILITY OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS.