Sous Chef, Morimoto Asia

Delaware North; Lake Buena Vista (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with up to 4% company match

Annual performance bonus

Paid vacation days and holidays

Paid parental bonding leave

Tuition and/or professional cert. Reim

Friends & family discounts

Job summary

Morimoto Asia in Lake Buena Vista, Florida is seeking a Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in daily kitchen operations and to lead a high-volume culinary team. This role emphasizes exceptional food quality, consistency, and presentation within a fast-paced, upscale dining environment.

The ideal candidate will have Asian cuisine experience and strong leadership abilities, with a track record of training, coaching, and developing kitchen staff while maintaining strict hygiene and safety

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of culinary experience with previous management in a large production kitchen.
• Exceptional skills in high-volume cooking, food presentation, and precise recipe adherence.
• Knowledge of cost monitoring, menu development, costing, inventory, and food safety.
• Proficient computer skills, including Word and Excel.
• Ability to obtain ServSafe, Food Safety Handler, and Training for Intervention Procedures certifications.
• Capacity to work a flexible schedule to accommodate business levels.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead the culinary team, ensuring production efficiency, proper culinary techniques, adherence to recipe standards, and high-quality food preparation.
• Assist in hiring, training, and mentoring team members, while creating a cohesive work environment.
• Support food and labor cost management, prepare schedules, oversee inventory control, and manage ordering and receiving processes.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef and culinary team in menu design and recipe development, utilizing expertise in costing and writing bulk recipes.
• Maintain a safe, sanitary, and organized kitchen that complies with state and local health department regulations and company policies.

Skills

Culinary leadership

High-volume cooking

Menu development

Food safety & sanitation

Cost control

Staff training & mentoring

Word & Excel proficiency

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

The opportunity

Delaware North's Patina Group is hiring a Sous Chef to join our team at Morimoto Asia, a high-volume, world-renowned dining destination in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. The ideal candidate will have Asian cuisine experience in a high-volume kitchen environment.

As a Sous Chef, you will support the Executive Chef in managing daily kitchen operations while ensuring exceptional food quality, consistency, and presentation. This role involves leading and motivating the culinary team, maintaining high standards of food execution and cleanliness, and ensuring strict adherence to food safety and sanitation standards. You will also assist with training, coaching, and developing kitchen staff in a fast-paced, upscale dining environment.

If you are a driven culinary professional with strong leadership abilities, excellent culinary skills, and a passion for Asian cuisine, help inspire and develop our team at Morimoto Asia.

What we offer

At Delaware North, we care about our team members' personal and professional journeys. These are just some of the benefits we offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match
• Annual performance bonus based on level, as well as individual, company, and location performance
• Paid vacation days and holidays
• Paid parental bonding leave
• Tuition and/or professional certification reimbursement
• Generous friends-and-family discounts at many of our hotels and resorts

What will you do?

• Supervise and lead the culinary team, ensuring production efficiency, proper culinary techniques, adherence to recipe standards, and high-quality food preparation
• Assist in hiring, training, and mentoring team members, while creating a cohesive work environment
• Support food and labor cost management, prepare schedules, oversee inventory control, and manage ordering and receiving processes
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef and culinary team in menu design and recipe development, utilizing expertise in costing and writing bulk recipes
• Maintain a safe, sanitary, and organized kitchen that complies with state and local health department regulations and company policies

More about you

• Minimum of 3 years of culinary experience with previous management responsibilities in a large production kitchen or high-volume food and beverage operation
• Exceptional skills in high-volume cooking, food presentation, and precise recipe adherence with the ability to lead, coach, and motivate a diverse team
• Knowledge of best practices for monitoring food and labor cost, menu development, costing, ordering, inventory, and food safety and sanitation
• Proficient computer skills, including Word and Excel
• Ability to obtain ServSafe, Food Safety Handler, and Training for Intervention Procedures certifications
• Capacity to work a flexible schedule to accommodate business levels

Shift details

Days
Evenings
Split shift
Holidays
Weekends

Who we are

Morimoto Asia is a vibrant pan-Asian dining destination led by the renowned Iron Chef, Masaharu Morimoto. Located at Disney Springs in a breathtaking two-story space, the restaurant combines modern elegance with cultural authenticity. Guests can enjoy a variety of experiences, from stylish lounges to intimate private dining rooms, with a menu that showcases an innovative blend of Asian flavors, crafted with precision and creativity, making every visit an immersive and unforgettable experience.

Our business is all about people, and that includes you. At Delaware North, you're not just part of a team - you're part of a global legacy: a family-owned company with 100+ years of history behind it. Our operations span the world, offering you unique paths to growth and success.

Who says you can't love where you work? With jobs in iconic sports arenas, stunning national parks, exciting casinos, and more, we pride ourselves on giving the world great times in great places. And whether you're interested in restaurants, hotels, sports, gaming, operations, or retail, part-time or full-time, we're invested in helping you achieve your career goals.

Together, we're shaping the future of hospitality - come grow with us!

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