Executive Sous Chef, Morimoto Asia

Delaware North; Lake Buena Vista (FL); Presencial; USD 85 000 - 110 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical insurance

401(k) with match

Performance bonus

Paid vacation

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Friends & family discounts

Resumo da oferta

Morimoto Asia at Disney Springs in Lake Buena Vista, FL, seeks an Executive Sous Chef to lead a high-volume kitchen and drive exceptional quality, presentation, and menu development. You will oversee daily operations, mentor a diverse team, and partner with the Executive Chef to deliver an elevated guest experience.

Minimum 5 years of culinary management experience, strong leadership, and cost control skills are required.

Qualificações

• 5+ years of culinary management in a high-volume operation
• Asian cuisine experience preferred
• Ability to lead and motivate a diverse team
• Knowledge of budgeting, costing, inventory and food safety
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and Outlook; ServSafe certifications desirable

Responsabilidades

• Oversee daily supervision and production in absence of Executive Chef
• Showcase culinary expertise, refined technique, and taste
• Hire, train, and mentor team members
• Oversee budget management, labor costs, inventory control, and receiving
• Collaborate on menu design and recipe development
• Maintain a safe, sanitary, and compliant kitchen

Conhecimentos

High-volume cooking

Menu development

Leadership & coaching

Food safety

Cost control

Ferramentas

Word

Excel

Outlook

Descrição da oferta de emprego

The opportunity

Delaware North's Patina Group is hiring an Executive Sous Chef to join our team at Morimoto Asia in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. As Executive Sous Chef, you will manage high-volume kitchen operations and ensure exceptional food quality, presentation, and menu development. This role requires a dynamic leader who can manage, inspire, and develop the kitchen team, collaborate with other departments, and maintain an organized, efficient, and sanitary workspace. If you're committed to culinary excellence, creativity, and an elevated guest experience.

What we offer

At Delaware North, we care about our team members' personal and professional journeys. These are just some of the benefits we offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match
• Annual performance bonus based on level, as well as individual, company, and location performance
• Paid vacation days and holidays
• Paid parental bonding leave
• Tuition and/or professional certification reimbursement
• Generous friends-and-family discounts at many of our hotels and resorts

What will you do?

• In the absence of the Executive Chef, they must oversee all of the daily supervision and production of all operations and events, ensuring adherence to recipe standards and high-quality food preparation
• Showcase culinary expertise and refined cooking technique, style, and taste
• Hire, train, and mentor team members, creating a cohesive work environment
• Oversee budget management, monitor food and labor costs, manage staffing levels, and ensure efficient inventory control, ordering, and receiving processes
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef and culinary team in menu design and recipe development
• Maintain a safe, sanitary, and organized kitchen that complies with state and local health department regulations and company policies

More about you

• Minimum of 5 years of previous culinary management experience in a quality, high-volume food and beverage operation, preferably an Asian cuisine concept.
• Exceptional skills in high-volume cooking, food presentation, and precise recipe adherence, with the ability to lead, coach, and motivate a diverse team.
• Knowledge of best practices for monitoring food and labor costs, menu development, costing, ordering, inventory, and food safety and sanitation.
• Must have proficient computer skills, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to obtain ServSafe, Manager's Food Safety Handler, and Training for Intervention Procedures certifications
• Capacity to work a flexible schedule to accommodate business levels

Shift details

• Days
• Evenings
• Holidays
• Weekends
• Every weekend
• 10hr shift
• Events

Who we are

Morimoto Asia is a vibrant pan-Asian dining destination led by the renowned Iron Chef, Masaharu Morimoto. Located at Disney Springs in a breathtaking two-story space, the restaurant combines modern elegance with cultural authenticity. Guests can enjoy a variety of experiences, from stylish lounges to intimate private dining rooms, with a menu that showcases an innovative blend of Asian flavors, crafted with precision and creativity, making every visit an immersive and unforgettable experience.

Our business is all about people, and that includes you. At Delaware North, you’re not just part of a team — you’re part of a global legacy: a family-owned company with 100+ years of history behind it. Our operations span the world, offering you unique paths to growth and success.

Who says you can’t love where you work? With jobs in iconic sports arenas, stunning national parks, exciting casinos, and more, we pride ourselves on giving the world great times in great places. And whether you’re interested in restaurants, hotels, sports, gaming, operations, or retail, part-time or full-time, we’re invested in helping you achieve your career goals.

Together, we’re shaping the future of hospitality.

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