Sous Chef, Banquet – Banquet Experience Required

Universal Orlando Resort; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment resort is seeking a Sous Chef for its Banquet services. This position is responsible for supervising food preparation, training kitchen staff, and managing food ordering and costs while maintaining high safety and cleanliness standards. Ideal candidates will have supervisory chef experience and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years in a supervisory Chef position.
• Professional Food Manager Certification is required.
• Culinary experience and ability to create new recipes are essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervises food preparation in the Food Service Department.
• Trains staff in production and presentation of food.
• Orders food supplies and manages costs effectively.

Skills

Food preparation supervision

Recipe creation

Staff training

Budget management

Cleanliness maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Professional Food Manager Certification

Chef apprentice certification

Job description

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**Job Summary:**
Supervises preparation and production of food in a specific area of the Food Service Department. Directly supervises a food service outlet.

**Major Responsibilities:**

1. Supervises and assists in preparation and presentation of all food items. Ensures food is fresh and prepared in a timely fashion.
2. Schedules employees and production of food items according to the projected attendance.
3. Responsible for ordering food materials and supplies to meet guest demand. Ensures waste is minimized and food costs are within budget.
4. Trains staff in production and presentation of products. Maintains recipe books and training logs.
5. Creates new recipes for special events and the restaurant.
6. Maintains a clean and safe work environment, including equipment repair, cleanliness, and coolers' maintenance.
7. Participates in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities following UO policies and procedures.
8. Performs other duties as assigned.

**Minimum Education:**
High School diploma or GED required.

**Experience:**
3-5 years in a supervisory Chef position or equivalent combination of education and experience.

**Certifications:**
Professional Food Manager Certification required. Chef apprentice preferred.

Universal Orlando offers a competitive compensation package. We are an equal opportunity employer. No unsolicited search firm assistance is accepted.