Sous Chef

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

Job summary

The Walt Disney Company in Orlando, FL is seeking a culinary leader to provide direction for diverse dining operations and special events. You will recruit, develop, and motivate Leaders to maintain high culinary standards and guest-focused experiences.

Role emphasizes ownership, accountability, and the ability to educate Cast on seasonal products, trends, and dietary needs while upholding safety and sanitation standards.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Implement a wide range of menu offerings for dining areas and 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 management

Leadership

Fast-paced environment

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.