Executive Sous Chef
The sights! The sounds! The tastes! A great eating experience is just as big a part of our guest experience as our rides, attractions and shows. And you’ll provide the expertise and leadership that makes it all happen. Right now, we have a challenging and rewarding opportunity for a passionate Executive Sous Chef.
What you get to do:
As the Executive Sous Chef, you’ll oversee all daily Culinary Operations of Restaurants, Carts & Kiosks, Specialty Snacks, Banqueting, Catering, & Consumer events. You will be involved with menu design, planning and operational execution. Ultimately, you will be the face of the Food Program and will also be required to engage with social media marketing department to create fun, creative items to market to guests. You will also:
• Oversees all daily Culinary Operations
• Manage all kitchen (back of house) staff including the Banqueting Chef, production bakery staff and all line cooks
• Oversee the Production Bakery
• Responsible for producing a cost-effective, high quality product in all locations.
• Report into the VP of Revenue and must maintain a cooperating relationship with the F&B Director and other heads of departments.
• Responsible for food cost and recipe management along with food safety protocols and cleanliness.
• Leads menu planning and seasonal food items
• Responsible for food inventories in-Park and in the warehouse
• Responsible for training of new cooks in collaboration with the Sous Chef
• Involved in Event menu planning & execution
• Responsible for Food & Beverage safety standards and protocols
• Responsible for training and development of staff
What it takes to succeed:
• 3+ years’ experience as an Executive Chef or Executive Sous Chef in a high-volume atmosphere or similar multi-outlet venues
• Advance knowledge in Food Cost & Inventory Management, and Menu Engineering
• Advance knowledge of Culinary Food & Safety Protocols
• Menu planning and engineering experience
• Experience in running a Culinary “Back-of-house” P&L
• Working knowledge of Microsoft programs such as Excel and Outlook
• Supporting multiple venues within the park working both indoors and outdoors daily. Administrative and strategic menu work in an office setting as required
• May stand, walk, and move swiftly for several hours at a time; and required to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays and be available for on call status as needed
• May require travel to other park locations
• Must adhere to the Parks time and attendance policy
• Flexible and solution-driven with strong organizational, multi-tasking and time- management skills
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
• Proven supervisory skills
• Strong and consistent customer service orientation
The perks of the position:
As part of the SeaWorld family, you’ll enjoy a fun, fast-paced environment and great teammates, as well as:
• Paid Floating Holidays
• Accrual based Paid Time Off
• SEA Employee Complimentary Park Tickets and Passes
• SEA Park Discounts on Food and Merchandise
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K plan
• Voluntary Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Benefits
• Dependent and Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Legal Assistance Plan
Join the team!
If you’re looking for the opportunity to make the most of your abilities in a one-of-a-kind setting with an entertainment industry leader, we’re looking for you!
More Information
Park Name:
Busch Gardens Tampa
Location:
Tampa, FL
Requisition Number:
11287
Status:
Full Time Salaried
Pay Rate:
Salary Commensurate with Experience
Relocation Provided:
No
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