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Sous Chef

Job ID 10102704 Location Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States Business Walt Disney World Resort Date posted Nov. 26, 2024
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Job Summary:

Responsibilities:

Provide leadership, development, support and motivation to Leaders, creating a positive environment that encourages ownership and accountability; attracts and retains a diverse talent pool while meeting or exceeding business results!  You will specialize in building unique food offerings that cater to our Guests' preferences, setting trends, and innovating culinary experiences. As a role model, you will exemplify exceptional culinary skills and cuisine savvy!

Duties

  • Implement a wide range of menu offerings for various dining areas and special events

  • Coordinate the production process, ensuring consistency, freshness, and presentation of all items

  • Monitor monthly inventory, par levels, spoilage, and support environmental efforts

  • We champion change to drive business results

  • Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and uphold sanitation standards

  • Cultivate an environment where Cast feel included, trusted, empowered, and recognized

  • Establish strong relationships among Cast, leaders, peers, and direct reports

  • Support location menu development

  • Ensure proper maintenance and cleanliness of equipment and facilities

  • Educate Cast on seasonal products, culinary styles and techniques, industry trends, and special dietary needs

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum of two years of culinary management experience

  • Ability to work and lead effectively in a fast-paced environment

  • Ability to educate and demonstrate fundamentals of cooking

  • Flexibility in scheduling, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience leading in a unionized environment

  • Food Safety Certification

  • Culinary degree or relevant certification from a culinary institute is preferred

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About Walt Disney World Resort:

Since opening in 1971, Walt Disney World Resort has played an important role in many childhood and family memories. Today, hundreds of millions of guests from around the globe visit this magical place to enjoy a Disney vacation. Through a combination of creativity, innovation and technology, the resort immerses guests in classic Disney tales and new kinds of family entertainment. Drawing from a rich heritage of storytelling, Walt Disney World Resort cast members bring Disney magic to life through unmatched attention to detail and superior guest service.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc., which is part of a business we call Walt Disney World Resort.

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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Explore this Location Lake Buena Vista, FL

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