Sous Chef at Westgate Resorts

Are you a passionate and skilled culinary professional looking for an exciting opportunity to showcase your talent Westgate Resorts is seeking a dynamic Sous Chef to support our diverse food and beverage outlets across the resort. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment take pride in delivering exceptional dining experiences and enjoy leading a team we want to hear from you!ResponsibilitiesSupport and oversee culinary operations across various restaurant outlets.Lead mentor and inspire kitchen staff to maintain the highest standards of quality and service.Ensure that all guests receive a memorable dining experience through impeccable food preparation and presentation.Maintain clean organized and efficient workstations that align with our restaurants culture and high standards.Assist in menu development recipe creation and kitchen operations to enhance the overall guest experience.Manage food inventory ensuring proper rotation freshness and compliance with safety standards.Collaborate with fellow chefs and front-of-house teams to ensure seamless service and operations.Monitor and uphold food quality portion control and adherence to health and safety guidelines.Provide training and support to team members fostering a culture of continuous improvement.To excel in this role you must embody our core values of integrity passion and a strong work ethic. These values are essential to our success and we are looking for candidates who shares our commitment.Qualifications : Minimum of 5 years in culinary management or similar role.A diploma from a certified culinary academy is preferred but not required.Must obtain and maintain a Food Manager Certification.MUST have extensive experience in Mexican cuisine preparation and presentation.Proven ability to manage and motivate a team while maintaining a positive high-energy work environment.A love for food flavor and innovation with the ability to contribute fresh ideas to our menus.Strong organizational skills and a commitment to maintaining food quality and safety.Remain calm under pressure and find solutions that enhance service and efficiency.Proficiency in butchering charcuterie sauces stocks and other advanced culinary techniques.Must be able to work weekends and holidays as needed.Westgate Resorts is a smoke and tobacco-free workplace. Except where prohibited by law applicants who smoke or use tobacco products will not be considered for positions at Westgate.Required to pass a background check drug test and prove eligibility to work in the United StatesAdditional Information : Why WestgateComprehensive health benefits medical dental and visionPaid Time Off (PTO) vacation sick and personalPaid Holidays401K with generous company matchGet access to your pay as you need it with our Daily Pay benefitFamily benefits including pregnancy and parental leave and adoption assistanceWellness ProgramsFlexible Spending AccountsTuition AssistanceMilitary LeaveEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Life Disability Accident Critical Illness & Hospital InsurancePet InsuranceExclusive discounts for Team Member (i.e. hotels cruise resorts restaurants entertainment etc.) Advancement & development opportunitiesCommunity Involvement Programs 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 : NoEmployment Type : Full-time Key Skills Culinary Experience,Food Handling,Restaurant Experience,Kitchen Management Experience,Food Preparation Experience,Kitchen Experience,Labor Cost Analysis,Catering,Cooking,Cost Control,Sanitation,Knife Skills Experience: years Vacancy: 1