Sous Chef ? La Cantina, Mexico Pavilion, EPCOT

San Angel Inn, Mexico Pavilion at Epcot; Lake Buena Vista (FL); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Disney perks

Competitive pay

Descripción de la vacante

Palmas Restaurant Group, in partnership with Disney, is seeking a Sous Chef to lead daily culinary operations at the San Angel Inn, located in the Mexico Pavilion at Epcot. You will coach a talented team, ensure top quality, and uphold safety standards across all kitchen activities.

The role requires experience in high-volume or upscale settings, fluency in English, and the ability to manage menus, costs, and guest satisfaction while adhering to Disney guidelines.

Formación

• Minimum of three years of culinary experience.
• Minimum of one year of leadership experience; previous kitchen leadership strongly preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent; Culinary arts degree strongly preferred.
• Experience in high-volume and/or upscale restaurants is a plus.
• Experience preparing Mexican cuisine is a plus.
• Must have or obtain a Manager Food Safety certificate (ServSafe, FSP or equivalent).
• Must have a stable work history demonstrating growth and strong work ethic.
• Must be fluent in English.

Responsabilidades

• Lead daily culinary functions within the restaurant.
• Meet or exceed financial goals while maintaining food quality and customer satisfaction.
• Create and execute menus and menu items as necessary.
• Work closely with vendors to ensure quality and cost of ingredients.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and safety in the kitchen.
• Ensure consistent high quality of all menu items.
• Follow food safety regulations and OSHA guidelines at all times.
• Train and develop culinary team members; schedule and coach staff.

Conocimientos

Culinary leadership

Team leadership

Communication skills

Pressure handling

Financial responsibility

Food safety (HACCP)

OSHA guidelines

English fluency

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary arts degree

Manager Food Safety certificate

Descripción del empleo

About the Organization Palmas Restaurant Group has been an Operating Participant with Walt Disney World since 1982. We operate a variety of food and beverage locations at Epcot Theme Park, Disney's Coronado Springs Resort, and Disney Springs. We offer a fun and fast-paced working environment, competitive pay rates, and many Disney perks. Our Company prides itself on creating unique, memorable dining experiences by providing our guests with world-class service, exceptional cuisine, and beautiful restaurant atmospheres.

EOE Statement Palmas Restaurant group is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, marital status, religion, national origin, citizenship, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected category.

Description

Join Our Team!

Our company celebrates and embraces Mexican culture through our dining experiences.

We have a long-standing partnership with Walt Disney World and operate properties at Epcot, Coronado Springs, and Frontera Cocina at Disney Springs.

Be part of something special and enjoy of great benefits and exclusive Disney perks.

General Description

The Sous Chef is responsible for leading the daily culinary activities within the restaurant. An individual in this position is expected to coach and manage the culinary team, helping them to achieve daily goals of safety, quality, productivity, efficiency and guest satisfaction.

A Sous Chef must be certain that each menu item is prepared with the highest quality in mind. This individual ensures that recipes are followed and high culinary standards are upheld. A successful Sous Chef is able to effectively delegate responsibilities and maximize productivity, as well as build strong relationships with team members, vendors and guests.

In addition, all Chefs must uphold and maintain safety standards at all times, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal food safety, as well as occupational safety guidelines.

In order to be successful, a Sous Chef must possess an advanced knowledge of culinary techniques, restaurant management, business leadership and food safety regulations.

Work Duties

• Lead daily culinary functions within the restaurant
• Meet or exceed financial goals while achieving all food quality and customer satisfaction objectives
• Create and execute menus and menu items as necessary
• Work closely with vendors to ensure quality and appropriate cost of all ingredients
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and safety within the kitchen
• Ensure the consistent high quality of all menu items
• Ensure food safety regulations and procedures are followed at all times
• Ensure special dietary and/or allergy needs are met when necessary
• Interview, select, train and develop talented culinary team members
• Provide continuous training and development to the culinary and restaurant team
• Ensure team members are scheduled appropriately
• Coach and counsel team members as necessary to ensure quality, consistency, and safety
• Recognize team members for high achievement
• Delegate responsibilities to culinary team members as appropriate
• Consistently communicate all necessary information to the culinary team
• Work closely with all other leaders and team members and display good teamwork
• Follow the Disney 5-Keys Basics, Service Basics and Company Guidelines at all times
• All other tasks as assigned

NOTE: This Job Description is subject to change at any time

Position Requirements

Work Experience & Education Requirements

• Minimum of three years of culinary experience
• Minimum of one year of leadership experience; previous kitchen leadership experience strongly preferred
• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent; Culinary arts degree strongly preferred
• Previous experience in high volume and/or upscale restaurants a plus
• Previous experience preparing Mexican cuisine a plus
• Must have or be able to obtain a Manager Food Safety certificate (ServSafe, FSP or equivalent)
• Must have a stable work history demonstrating continuous growth and strong work ethic
• Must have a past record of effectively leading culinary teams
• Must have a past record of strong customer satisfaction metrics
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to work under pressure and in stressful situations
• Must have a past record of financial responsibility, including creating and working within budgets, maintaining food and labor costs, managing purchasing and inventory, and driving restaurant revenue
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be well versed in food safety regulations, HACCP principles, food allergens/dietary needs, and OSHA guidelines

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Must be able to perform all necessary job functions
• Must be able to stand and be mobile for up to 4 consecutive hours
• Must be able to function in narrow spaces, such as those found in kitchens and dining rooms
• Must be able to lift and carry equipment/food up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to push and pull (carts, doors etc.)
• Must be able to reach, bend, kneel, stoop and crouch
• Must be able to climb and use ladders
• Must be able to perform repetitive tasks
• Must be able to effectively and safely operate a variety of kitchen equipment
• Must be able to complete work duties in a variety of environmental conditions, including coolers, freezers, kitchen environments and outdoors
• Must be able to work with foods containing various food allergens
• Must be able to communicate and interact politely and effectively with coworkers and guests
• Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to effectively communicate with, train, coach and lead other team members
• Must be fluent in the English language
• Must be available to work weekends and holidays
• Must be able to arrive for all assigned shifts on-time
• Must be able to comply company appearance guidelines

Position Sous Chef

Division San Angel Inn, Mexico Pavilion at Epcot

Location La Cantina

This position is currently accepting applications.