Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $68,640.00 - $75,000.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k)
paid leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Discounts
Job Description
NBCUniversal is one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies, renowned for creating world-class content distributed across a vast portfolio that includes film, television, and streaming platforms. As a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation, NBCUniversal encompasses iconic entertainment and news brands such as NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, its premium ad-supported streaming service. Their influence extends beyond content creation into global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. Universal Studios Hollywood is among these celebrated theme parks, serving millions of visitors annually with dynamic entertainment and attractions. This company thrives on innovation, creativity, and delivering immersive experiences to guests, supported by a culture that values diversity, inclusion, and community engagement.
The role of the Sous Chef at Universal Studios Hollywood is a pivotal position within the culinary team responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality food and exceptional service across designated culinary operations. This role is designed for a culinary professional who can maintain the highest food production standards, supervise kitchen operations, and continually develop team members to foster growth and excellence. The Sous Chef will work closely with various departments, including food warehousing, facilities management, and technology teams, to sustain smooth operational workflows and achieve cost efficiency in food service delivery.
Key responsibilities include managing daily production, conducting thorough inspections to uphold sanitation standards, maintaining accurate production and inventory logs, and collaborating with relevant teams to ensure food safety and quality. Additionally, the Sous Chef plays an instrumental role in menu innovation, waste management, and training culinary staff to meet company standards while enhancing the guest experience. This role requires a blend of culinary expertise, leadership, organizational skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving in a fast-paced, guest-centric environment.
This position offers a salary range of $68,640 to $75,000 and comes with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other perks. It presents an excellent opportunity for culinary professionals passionate about working in a vibrant and dynamic entertainment setting, where their skills contribute directly to creating memorable experiences for millions of visitors. The company prioritizes a safe, inclusive workplace and supports ongoing professional development, making this role both challenging and rewarding for qualified candidates.
The role of the Sous Chef at Universal Studios Hollywood is a pivotal position within the culinary team responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality food and exceptional service across designated culinary operations. This role is designed for a culinary professional who can maintain the highest food production standards, supervise kitchen operations, and continually develop team members to foster growth and excellence. The Sous Chef will work closely with various departments, including food warehousing, facilities management, and technology teams, to sustain smooth operational workflows and achieve cost efficiency in food service delivery.
Key responsibilities include managing daily production, conducting thorough inspections to uphold sanitation standards, maintaining accurate production and inventory logs, and collaborating with relevant teams to ensure food safety and quality. Additionally, the Sous Chef plays an instrumental role in menu innovation, waste management, and training culinary staff to meet company standards while enhancing the guest experience. This role requires a blend of culinary expertise, leadership, organizational skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving in a fast-paced, guest-centric environment.
This position offers a salary range of $68,640 to $75,000 and comes with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other perks. It presents an excellent opportunity for culinary professionals passionate about working in a vibrant and dynamic entertainment setting, where their skills contribute directly to creating memorable experiences for millions of visitors. The company prioritizes a safe, inclusive workplace and supports ongoing professional development, making this role both challenging and rewarding for qualified candidates.
Job Requirements
- Minimum 3 years culinary experience including high volume fast paced restaurant or similar environment
- ServSafe Certification
- proven knowledge of Word and Excel
- ability to work in a fast paced, guest oriented and highly collaborative environment
Job Qualifications
- Proven knowledge of Word and Excel
- minimum 3 years of culinary experience including in a high volume fast pace restaurant or similar high production environment
- proven ability to work within a fast paced, guest oriented and highly collaborative environment
- ServSafe Certification
- L.A. County Food Handlers Certification
- HACCP training
- 3 years management culinary experience
- strong customer service, interpersonal and organizational skills
- excellent written and verbal communication skills
- proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and food-related Point of Service systems (i.e. EATEC & Clarity)
- ability to provide creative solutions to guest situations
- experience managing in a union environment
- strong interpersonal and analytical skills
- quick thinker with ability to make sound decisions
- ability to manage effectively under deadlines
- experience with creating and managing budgets
- ability to express ideas clearly and logically that are fact based
- demonstration of good judgment and a strong sense of ethics
- highly collaborative and professional demeanor
Job Duties
- Proper and consistent production of all food products at all times
- conduct daily inspections of the facility and complete the daily walk through reports for all areas
- maintain all kitchens in a sanitary condition at all times
- work in conjunction with facilities to insure proper maintenance of all equipment
- accurately complete and maintain the daily production log and weekly production plan
- inspect all received product in partnership with the Food Warehouse and Fresh Product Receiving Clerk
- create and maintain production recipes and specification book and photos
- ensure all charges into and out of the restaurants are current and correct
- communicate with information technology group to ensure all recipes are updated and accurate
- partner with the EATEC Team to ensure all inventories are correct
- support the culinary team within the Theme Park and Catering as assigned
- assist in creation of innovative menus for new products as needed
- practice effective organizational skills at all times
- work within all health and sanitation guidelines
- assist in development of all food staff
- establish and maintain effective control of cost of goods and waste
- uphold exceptional standards and practices at all times
- foster and maintain strong working relationships across all functions within the park
- provide operational analysis understanding to culinary and operational teams
- ensure success of the food service waste management program
- utilize all excess food items and ensure it is transferred or repurposed
- organize and execute skills training sessions for culinary team
- partner with Human Resources for developing and/or improving training including new hire training
- understand the role culinary plays in supporting internal customers to provide excellent products and services to paying guests
- interact with guests to positively impact their experiences while visiting the Theme Park
- perform other duties as assigned
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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