Sous Chef - La Hacienda, Mexico Pavilion, Epcot
Job Overview
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
short term disability
Self admission park ticket
Merchandise discounts
meal discounts
Resort stay discounts
Job Description
Our client is a prestigious hospitality company known for its commitment to excellence, quality service, and exceptional guest experiences. This establishment operates a bustling restaurant that prides itself on culinary innovation and superior customer satisfaction. As part of a larger resort operation, it offers employees a vibrant workplace culture enriched with unique perks, including self-admission park tickets and discounts on merchandise, meals, and resort stays. The company strongly emphasizes health and well-being by providing a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. Joining this team means becoming part of a dynamic group dedicated to culinary artistry, outstanding service, and growth within the hospitality industry.
The Sous Chef role is pivotal within the restaurant environment, responsible for overseeing daily kitchen operations and ensuring every meal meets the highest quality standards. The successful candidate will be a leader and motivator, guiding the culinary team through their daily tasks while fostering an atmosphere of collaboration and continuous improvement. This is a full-time position that offers an excellent salary coupled with outstanding benefits and perks designed to support personal and professional fulfillment. The Sous Chef will manage recipe execution, enforce food safety and cleanliness protocols, and work closely with vendors to secure quality ingredients at appropriate costs. The position requires both culinary expertise and strong management skills to effectively delegate, train, and develop team members while maximizing productivity and meeting financial objectives.
In this role, the Sous Chef will ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal food safety regulations, maintaining a safe and sanitary kitchen environment. The candidate will also take on the responsibility of addressing special dietary and allergy requirements, showing adaptability and attention to guest needs. This leadership position involves coordinating schedules, conducting interviews, providing coaching, and recognizing team achievements to sustain high morale and performance. The Sous Chef will consistently collaborate with other department leaders and contribute to the overarching resort goals through effective teamwork and adherence to company protocols, including the Disney 5-Keys Basics and Service Basics. The role demands an individual who thrives in a fast-paced culinary setting and is passionate about delivering exceptional dining experiences while upholding the establishment's sterling reputation.
The Sous Chef role is pivotal within the restaurant environment, responsible for overseeing daily kitchen operations and ensuring every meal meets the highest quality standards. The successful candidate will be a leader and motivator, guiding the culinary team through their daily tasks while fostering an atmosphere of collaboration and continuous improvement. This is a full-time position that offers an excellent salary coupled with outstanding benefits and perks designed to support personal and professional fulfillment. The Sous Chef will manage recipe execution, enforce food safety and cleanliness protocols, and work closely with vendors to secure quality ingredients at appropriate costs. The position requires both culinary expertise and strong management skills to effectively delegate, train, and develop team members while maximizing productivity and meeting financial objectives.
In this role, the Sous Chef will ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal food safety regulations, maintaining a safe and sanitary kitchen environment. The candidate will also take on the responsibility of addressing special dietary and allergy requirements, showing adaptability and attention to guest needs. This leadership position involves coordinating schedules, conducting interviews, providing coaching, and recognizing team achievements to sustain high morale and performance. The Sous Chef will consistently collaborate with other department leaders and contribute to the overarching resort goals through effective teamwork and adherence to company protocols, including the Disney 5-Keys Basics and Service Basics. The role demands an individual who thrives in a fast-paced culinary setting and is passionate about delivering exceptional dining experiences while upholding the establishment's sterling reputation.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- minimum 3 years experience in a professional kitchen environment
- prior experience in a supervisory or leadership role
- knowledge of local, state, and federal food safety regulations
- ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays
- strong physical stamina and ability to stand for extended periods
- excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality
Job Qualifications
- Proven experience as a sous chef or in a similar culinary leadership role
- strong knowledge of culinary techniques and cooking methods
- excellent leadership and team management skills
- solid understanding of food safety standards and kitchen hygiene
- ability to develop menus and ensure quality control
- experience working with vendors and managing food costs
- effective communication and organizational skills
- culinary degree or equivalent professional training preferred
- ability to coach, motivate, and develop a diverse team
- familiarity with scheduling and staff management
Job 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
Job Criteria
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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