Sous Chef, Kennedy Space Center at Kennedy Space Center - Delaware North

The opportunityDelaware North Parks and Resorts is seeking a Sous Chef to join our team at Kennedy Space Center in Merritt Island, Florida. In this role, you’ll support the Executive Chef in leading high-volume kitchen operations, ensuring exceptional food quality, and maintaining strict food safety standards. Responsibilities include overseeing HACCP compliance and sanitation, conducting line and temperature checks, and managing daily outlet operations—from production and prep before opening to supervising quick-service throughout the day. Outlets operate daily and you’ll also coordinate catering events during both daytime and nighttime hours. Flexibility is key, as schedules vary based on launch events and may include evening shifts. If you have excellent culinary skills, creativity, and strong leadership abilities, we encourage you to apply and help inspire and develop our team.PayMinimum – Anticipated Maximum Base Salary: $49,500 - $66,800 / yearIn addition to base salary, we offer an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based, uncapped sales incentive plan. The advertised pay range represents what we believe at the time of this job posting, that we would be willing to pay for this position. Only in special circumstances, where a candidate has education, training, or experience that far exceeds the requirements for the position, would we consider paying higher than the stated range. Information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found at https://careers.delawarenorth.com/benefits/.What we offerAt Delaware North, we care about our team members' personal and professional journeys. These are just some of the benefits we offer: Medical, dental, and vision insurance401(k) with up to 4% company match Annual performance bonus based on level, as well as individual, company, and location performancePaid vacation days and holidaysPaid parental bonding leaveTuition and/or professional certification reimbursementGenerous friends-and-family discounts at many of our hotels and resortsWhat will you do?Supervise and lead the culinary team, ensuring production efficiency, proper culinary techniques, adherence to recipe standards, and high-quality food preparationAssist in hiring, training, and mentoring team members, while creating a cohesive work environmentSupport food and labor cost management, prepare schedules, oversee inventory control, and manage ordering and receiving processesCollaborate with the Executive Chef and culinary team in menu design and recipe developmentMaintain a safe, sanitary, and organized kitchen that complies with state and local health department regulations and company policiesMore about youMinimum of 3 years of culinary experience with previous supervisory responsibilities in a large production kitchen or high-volume food and beverage operationExceptional skills in high-volume cooking, food presentation, and precise recipe adherence with the ability to lead, coach, and motivate a diverse teamKnowledge of best practices for monitoring food and labor cost, menu development, costing, ordering, inventory, and food safety and sanitationProficient computer skills, including Word and ExcelAbility to obtain ServSafe, Food Safety Handler, and Training for Intervention Procedures certificationsCapacity to work a flexible schedule to accommodate business levelsWho we areDelaware North is the food and beverage, and retail partner at The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex since dating back to 1995. The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is the visitor center at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. It features exhibits and displays, historic spacecraft and memorabilia, shows, educational camps and programs, two IMAX theaters, and a range of bus tours.Our business is all about people, and that includes you. At Delaware North, you’re not just part of a team — you’re part of a global legacy: a family-owned company with 100+ years of history behind it. Our operations span the world, offering you unique paths to growth and success.Who says you can’t love where you work? With jobs in iconic sports arenas, stunning national parks, exciting casinos, and more, we pride ourselves on giving the world great times in great places. And whether you’re interested in restaurants, hotels, sports, gaming, operations, or retail, part-time or full-time, we’re invested in helping you achieve your career goals. Together, we’re shaping the future of hospitality — come grow with us! Delaware North, along with its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer, showcasing job opportunities and considering applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.