Sous Chef
Sous Chef
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Job Description
Busch Gardens is a place of thrills fun and positive lasting memories. And thats just what its like to work here! As a key member of our team youll play a major role in bringing happiness and excitement to people from around the world. If youre dedicated dependable and driven to deliver exceptional guest service this is a place for you!
Working directly with the Executive Chef you will be responsible for a wide variety of culinary goods for the park. You will contribute to recipe management and menu/product design as well as train new staff to ensure consistency and quality control. You may also play a key role in the of catering banqueting and consumer events. Youll need to be flexible in working nights weekends and other times when events can be scheduled.
You will:
- Oversee a wide variety of culinary operations
- Handle food cost and recipe management
- Support menu planning and seasonal food items
- Contribute to event menu planning and
- Manage event and banqueting food inventories
- Ensure compliance with food and beverage safety standards and protocols
- Train new staff
- Communicate professionally and effectively with Ambassadors and our Guests
- Perform other duties as assigned
What it takes to succeed:
- Two or more years of experience as a sous chef
- 35 years of experience in a highvolume setting
- Intermediate knowledge in food cost management
- Understanding of catering
- Previous experienced in inventory management control
- Indepth knowledge of food and safety standards protocols and dietary needs
- Proficiency with Microsoft programs such as Excel and Outlook
- Experience managing multiple F&B outlets a plus
- Experience within a theme park setting
- Detailoriented with strong multitasking and timemanagement skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
What else is important:
- Ability to lift push pull and/or carry up to 50 lbs.
- Position engages in extensive walking and standing throughout entire work shift and climb/ascend heights if needed
- Perform the following physical activities: kneeling squatting bend floorto waist/waisttooverhead reach overhead simple grasp and fine hand manipulation tasks (use of tools/keyboard/writing)
- Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather to include extreme heat. Position may be exposed to fumes dust odors and cold/heat temperature extremes Perform cleaning duties; including use of cleaning chemicals
- Work a flexible schedule/hours based on business need to include opening mid and closing shifts; nights weekends and holidays
- Flexibility in work locations as placement will depend on business needs and career development opportunities
The perks of the position:
- Paid Time Off
- Complimentary Park Tickets and Passes
- Park Discounts on Food and Merchandise
- Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
- 401K Retirement plan
- Voluntary Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Dependent and Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Legal Assistance Plan
EEO Employer:
SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE RACE COLOR RELIGION SEX NATIONAL ORIGIN SEXUAL ORIENTATION PREGNANCY GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION DISABILITY OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS.
Employment Type
Full-Time
