Sous Chef

What Youll Do as a Sous Chef:

As a Sous Chef at Westgate Resorts Southern Comfort Restaurant you play a key leadership role in the resorts culinary operations food quality execution team supervision safety compliance sanitation standards and operational consistency across assigned outlets kitchens and service periods. This position is responsible for leading culinary Team Members ensuring food is prepared and presented according to established standards supporting menu execution maintaining proper food handling procedures and assisting with training scheduling inventory ordering and performance management. The Sous Chef serves as a working kitchen leader balancing hands-on food production with supervisory and administrative responsibilities in a fast-paced high-volume resort environment. You will demonstrate Westgates core values of Passion Integrity and Work Ethic in every interaction with guests and team members.

• Oversees the day-to-day culinary operations of assigned kitchens outlets banquet areas or service periods to ensure efficient and consistent food production.
• Supervises trains coaches and provides direction to Junior Sous Chefs cooks prep cooks and other assigned culinary Team Members.
• Ensures food is prepared cooked portioned plated and presented according to established recipes quality standards portion guidelines and brand expectations.
• Assists with menu planning recipe execution production planning daily specials banquet needs and service preparation as directed by culinary leadership.
• Maintains compliance with food safety sanitation HACCP health department safety security labeling storage temperature and cleanliness standards.
• Assists with inventory ordering receiving product rotation food cost control waste reduction and proper use of kitchen supplies and equipment.
• Maintains budgeted food cost and actively monitors labor costs cost of goods and other expenses.
• Responds to guest concerns dietary requests food quality issues and service challenges in a professional and timely manner escalating matters when necessary.
• Supports scheduling staffing needs interviewing onboarding performance feedback corrective action and performance appraisals in partnership with culinary leadership and Human Resources.
• Leads by example by maintaining professionalism urgency organization cleanliness teamwork and adherence to company policies and department standards.
• Performs hands-on cooking preparation plating carving garnishing and other culinary duties as needed to support business levels and operational needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

What Youll Bring:

• 5 years of culinary management experience in a similar role.
• Diploma from a certified Culinary Academy is preferred.
• Food Handlers Certification is required within 30 days of Hire must be maintained in a current/valid status.
• High school diploma or general education degree GED.
• The Team Member must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Follow instructions without close supervision.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays as needed.
• Required to pass a background screen drug test and prove eligibility to work in the United States.

If you love creating clean welcoming spaces for guests and want to be part of a resort that values teamwork growth and great service. Apply today and start your Westgate adventure!

Additional Information :

Why Westgate  

• Comprehensive Health Benefits Medical Dental and Vision Coverage
• Paid Time Off Vacation Sick and Personal Time to Recharge
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with Generous Company Match to Support Your Future
• Daily Pay Access Your Earnings When You Need Them
• Family-Focused Benefits Pregnancy Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• Wellness Programs to Support Your Well-Being
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Tuition Assistance to Help You Grow Your Career
• Military Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Support When You Need It Most
• Life Disability Accident Critical Illness and Hospital Insurance
• Pet Insurance for Your Furry Family Members
• Loyalty Program Exclusive Discounts on Hotels Cruises Resorts Restaurants Entertainment and More
• Low-Cost Gym Membership
• NEW! David A. Siegel Legacy Scholarship  Up to $40000 for Team Members Dependents
• Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities
• Community Involvement Give Back and Make an Impact

Westgate Resorts is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status disability status or any other protected status under federal state or local law. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process please email with the job title and the location of the position for which you are applying.

This job posting is intended to provide a general overview of the position and may not include every responsibility duty or qualification required. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time