Executive Sous Chef

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Floating Holidays

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 Sp​

Employee Assistance Program

Legal Assistance Plan

Job summary

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to lead culinary operations with a focus on cost control, inventory, and safety across park locations.

You will guide menu planning, supervise inventory, and mentor staff while collaborating with the Executive Chef and F&B leadership to deliver high-quality experiences for guests.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years as Sous Chef in a high-volume setting.
• Experience in inventory management and cost control.
• Advanced knowledge of Food Safety standards and protocols.
• Experience managing multiple outlets in a theme/Amusement park environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee food cost and recipe management.
• Lead menu planning and seasonal items.
• Supervise food inventories in-park and warehouse.
• Collaborate with Executive Chef, F&B Director and Supply Chain Manager.
• Train new cooks with Sous Chef support.
• Ensure food safety standards and cleanliness are met.
• Manage staff development and performance feedback.
• Interact professionally with Ambassadors and guests.
• Ensure compliance with health regulations and park policies.
• Mentor team and delegate tasks effectively.

Skills

Sous Chef experience

Inventory management

Food safety standards

Menu planning

P&L management

Theme park experience

Communication skills

Staff training

Education

NRA Serve Safe Manager Certification

ACF Certification CCC level

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

POS system

Job description

At SeaWorld, we're passionate about caring for animals. In fact, we've already rescued over 40,000 animals (and counting!). And we can save you from being stuck in just another job. Join us 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. Join us and play an important part on our incredible team!

Executive Sous Chef

At SeaWorld, we’re passionate about caring for animals. In fact, we’ve already rescued over 40,000 animals (and counting!). And we can save you from being stuck in just another job. Join us and help bring joy, excitement, and lasting memories to people from around the world. We’re seeking enthusiastic, dedicated, and hard-working individuals in a wide variety of roles. Join us and play an important part on our incredible team!

What You Get To Do:

• Responsible for food cost and recipe management.
• Responsible for producing a cost-effective, high-quality product in all locations. The Chef reports to the Executive Chef and must maintain a cooperating relationship with the F&B Director and other heads of departments.
• Leads menu planning and seasonal food items.
• Responsible for food inventories in-Park and in the warehouse.
• Works directly with the Executive Chef, Food & Beverage Director & Supply Chain Manager.
• Responsible for training of new cooks in collaboration with the Sous Chef.
• Involved in Event menu planning & execution.
• Responsible for Food & Beverage safety standards and protocols.
• Responsible for training and development of staff.
• Ensure that all food preparation equipment is being used safety and correctly and that it is cleaned and maintained.
• Accountable for overall food cost and food inventory levels along with food safety protocols and cleanliness.
• Project a positive and motivated attitude amongst all associates.
• Ensure that all culinary operations manuals are prepared and updated.
• Delegate responsibilities to subordinates as required.
• Coach and counsel employees in a timely manner and in accordance with Company policy. Identify strengths and weaknesses and provide feedback to the individual.
• Interview and select a suitable culinary team.
• Promotes Health & Safety in the workplace and ensures all local health regulations are met.
• Able to make recommendations to the Executive Chef regarding succession planning.
• Communicate professionally and effectively with Ambassadors, Vendors and our Guests.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Occasionally assist other locations and areas in the park as needed.

What It Takes To Succeed:

• Must have a minimum of 2 years as an Sous Chef or equivalent experience in a high volume atmosphere
• Must be experienced in Inventory management control
• Must have Advanced knowledge of Food & Safety standards and protocols
• Experience as a Sous Chef managing multiple outlets
• Advanced experience in running a Culinary "Back-of-house" P&L
• Experience as a Sous Chef in a Theme Park or Amusement park atmosphere
• Kitchen experience required
• Must possess, or be able to pass, NRA Serve Safe Manager Certification
• Ability to obtain ACF (American Culinary Federation) Certification at the CCC level
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Excellent communication skills
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to read and interpret documents
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or team members
• Industry knowledge of product buying throughout the year
• Must have advanced knowledge of Food Cost & Inventory Management
• Must have advanced knowledge of menu planning and engineering
• Must have advanced knowledge of Inventory management control
• Must have advanced knowledge of Culinary Food & Safety Protocols
• Must have intermediate knowledge of Microsoft programs such as Excel and Outlook
• Multi-Tasking- Must be able to multi-task at a basic level
• Time Management — managing one's own time and adhering to the time and attendance policy
• Speaking — talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Listening — anticipating guests’ needs and listening to their requests
• Writing — Must have the ability to write down orders and place them in the POS system
• Flexibility- The ability to execute other duties as requested by management.
• Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
• Cooperation — Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
• Teamwork- Required to work as a team and distribute reservations fairly
• Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
• Independence — Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
• Adaptability/Flexibility — Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.

The Perks Of The Position:

• Paid Floating Holidays
• 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
• Dependent and Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Legal Assistance Plan

EEO Employer:

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

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, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, PREGNANCY, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, DISABILITY OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS.