Universal Parks

Chef - Hotel - Universal Kids Resort

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

Competitive compensation package
Training and development opportunities
Supportive workplace culture
flexible scheduling
professional growth

Job Description

Universal Kids Resort is a premier hospitality destination renowned for delivering exceptional guest experiences through its world-class hotel and restaurant operations. Catering to families and guests from around the globe, Universal Kids Resort combines the magic of entertainment with top-tier culinary services to create memorable stays. The resort prides itself on its commitment to quality, innovation, and guest satisfaction, making it a leader in the hospitality and entertainment industry. It employs a diverse team dedicated to maintaining high standards of service and operational excellence across all its departments. As a part of Universal Studios' global brand, the resort upholds values... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Completion of post-secondary culinary arts certification, degree program or apprenticeship
  • 5+ years of culinary experience in a high-volume environment with 3+ years of supervisory experience
  • Professional Food Manager certification
  • Ability to work with a diverse workforce with varying backgrounds and skill sets
  • Knowledge of varying cuisines, quick serve and family style dining experience is preferred
  • Must be able to work a flexible and varying schedule based on special events and business demands
  • Ability to ideate, create, and execute menu offerings at a high level
  • Consistent attendance is a job requirement

Job Qualifications

  • Ability to work with a diverse workforce with varying backgrounds and skill sets
  • Knowledge of varying cuisines, quick serve and family style dining experience is preferred
  • Must be able to work a flexible and varying schedule based on special events and business demands
  • Ability to ideate, create, and execute menu offerings as a high level
  • Consistent attendance is a job requirement
  • Professional Food Manager certification is required
  • Chef apprentice is preferred
  • Completion of post-secondary culinary arts certification, degree program or apprenticeship
  • 5+ years of culinary experience in a high-volume environment with 3+ years of supervisory experience

Job Duties

  • Responsible for food presentation, quality of product and waste prevention by conducting quality inspections and partnering with outsourced food distributors
  • Routinely engages with culinary teams and ensures new menu concepts for evolving business model guest satisfaction needs
  • Partners with front of house leadership to upload standards and guarantee a successful operation
  • Manages revenue and margin generation, controls, and performance
  • Maintains hotel food cost and culinary labor cost, cost of goods, and spoilage as predetermined by Revenue Operations and Hotel Operations divisions
  • Ensures all hotel food cost targets are met and minimizes waste and variances
  • Responsible for staffing, training, development, and providing direction, instruction, and oversight of UKR's culinary teams, including engaging in high level planning and operating by being an active participant in the Talent Review process
  • Promotes a cooperative team for collaboration across the park and hotel culinary offerings
  • Oversees daily practices of cleanliness and safe food practices
  • Works closely with venue management and culinary teams on upholding standards of HACCP program
  • Ensures alignment with UKR Culinary teams across the theme park and hotel for labor coverage, reduction of spoilage
  • Supports coordinating large catering events, in house or outsourced as necessary
  • Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UDX policy, procedures, training, and Team Member involvement activities
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

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