Sous Chef

Walt Disney World; Lake Buena Vista (FL); On-site; USD 69,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Job summary

Walt Disney World in Orlando, FL is seeking a culinary leader to inspire chefs and Cast members while driving innovative dining experiences. You will lead development and execution of diverse menu offerings for dining venues and special events.

This role emphasizes team motivation, food safety, and collaboration with leaders to set trends. You will educate staff on seasonal menus, techniques, and dietary needs, ensuring exceptional quality and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of culinary management experience.
• Ability to 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.

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

Culinary leadership

Staff coaching

Food safety knowledge

Menu development

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 reportsSupport 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.