Sous Chef

United Parks & Resorts; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Sous Chef, where you will oversee culinary operations, manage food costs, and contribute to menu planning. This role requires flexibility and a passion for delivering exceptional guest service in a vibrant theme park environment.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Complimentary Park Tickets and Passes

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401K Retirement plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience as a sous chef.
• 3-5 years of experience in a high-volume setting.
• In-depth knowledge of food and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a wide variety of culinary operations.
• Handle food cost and recipe management.
• Train new staff.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Detail-oriented

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

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Busch Gardens is a place of thrills, fun and positive, lasting memories. And that's just what it’s like to work here! As a key member of our team, you'll play a major role in bringing happiness and excitement to people from around the world. If you're dedicated, dependable and driven to deliver exceptional guest service, this is a place for you!

Working directly with the Executive Chef, you will be responsible for a wide variety of culinary goods for the park. You will contribute to recipe management and menu/product design as well as train new staff to ensure consistency and quality control. You may also play a key role in the execution of catering, banqueting and consumer events. You'll need to be flexible in working nights, weekends, and other times when events can be scheduled.

Responsibilities include:

• Oversee a wide variety of culinary operations
• Handle food cost and recipe management
• Support menu planning and seasonal food items
• Contribute to event menu planning and execution
• Manage event and banqueting food inventories
• Ensure compliance with food and beverage safety standards and protocols
• Train new staff
• Communicate professionally and effectively with Ambassadors and Guests
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Two or more years of experience as a sous chef
• 3-5 years of experience in a high-volume setting
• Intermediate knowledge in food cost management
• Understanding of catering
• Previous experience in inventory management control
• In-depth knowledge of food and safety standards, protocols, and dietary needs
• Proficiency with Microsoft programs such as Excel and Outlook
• Experience managing multiple F&B outlets is a plus
• Experience within a theme park setting
• Detail-oriented with strong multi-tasking and time-management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

Physical requirements:

• Ability to lift, push, pull and/or carry up to 50 lbs
• Extensive walking and standing throughout shifts, with ability to climb/ascend heights if needed
• Perform activities like kneeling, squatting, reaching, grasping, and fine hand manipulation
• Work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold
• Perform cleaning duties with chemicals
• Work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Work location flexibility based on business needs

Perks include:

• 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 veteran status.

Additional details:

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Restaurants

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Location and salary info:

• Tampa, FL $55,000.00-$60,000.00
• Tampa, FL $60,000.00-$65,000.00