Sous Chef

Disney Cruise Line - The Walt Disney Company; Lake Buena Vista (FL); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Disney Cruise Line - The Walt Disney Company in Orlando, FL seeks a culinary leader to guide cooks and managers in creating diverse, trend-setting dining experiences for Guests. You will oversee menu development, production coordination, inventory control, and safety compliance.

The role emphasizes coaching, inclusion, and empowerment of Cast, while maintaining high standards in sanitation and culinary excellence. Flexibility in scheduling is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of culinary management experience.
• Ability to work and lead effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to educate and demonstrate fundamentals of cooking.
• Flexibility in scheduling, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Implement a wide range of menu offerings for various dining areas and special events.
• Coordinate the production process, ensuring consistency, freshness, and presentation of all items.
• Monitor monthly inventory, par levels, spoilage, and support environmental efforts.
• We champion change to drive business results.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and uphold sanitation standards.
• Cultivate an environment where Cast feel included, trusted, empowered, and recognized.
• Establish strong relationships among Cast, leaders, peers, and direct reports.
• Support location menu development.
• Ensure proper maintenance and cleanliness of equipment and facilities.
• Educate Cast on seasonal products, culinary styles and techniques, industry trends, and special dietary needs.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary knowledge

Staff training

Education

Culinary degree or certification

Job description

Job Description

Provide leadership, development, support and motivation to Leaders, creating a positive environment that encourages ownership and accountability; attracts and retains a diverse talent pool while meeting or exceeding business results! You will specialize in building unique food offerings that cater to our Guests' preferences, setting trends, and innovating culinary experiences. As a role model, you will exemplify exceptional culinary skills and cuisine savvy!

Duties

• Implement a wide range of menu offerings for various dining areas and special events
• Coordinate the production process, ensuring consistency, freshness, and presentation of all items
• Monitor monthly inventory, par levels, spoilage, and support environmental efforts
• We champion change to drive business results
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and uphold sanitation standards
• Cultivate an environment where Cast feel included, trusted, empowered, and recognized
• Establish strong relationships among Cast, leaders, peers, and direct reports
• Support location menu development
• Ensure proper maintenance and cleanliness of equipment and facilities
• Educate Cast on seasonal products, culinary styles and techniques, industry trends, and special dietary needs

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of culinary management experience
• Ability to work and lead effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to educate and demonstrate fundamentals of cooking
• Flexibility in scheduling, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience leading in a unionized environment
• Food Safety Certification
• Culinary degree or relevant certification from a culinary institute is preferred

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The hiring range for this position in Orlando, FL is $68,600 to $91,900 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.