Executive Sous Chef, Kennedy Space Center

Delaware North Parks and Resorts is searching for a passionate and creative Executive Sous Chef to join our team at Kennedy Space Center in Merritt Island, Florida. We're working behind the scenes and on the front lines, making each guest experience, moment, and memory the best it can be.

Minimum – Anticipated Maximum Base Salary: $56,900 - $76,800 / year

In 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/.

At 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 insurance
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match 
• Annual performance bonus based on level, as well as individual, company, and location performance
• Paid vacation days and holidays
• Paid parental bonding leave
• Tuition and/or professional certification reimbursement
• Generous friends-and-family discounts at many of our hotels and resorts

• Represent culinary expertise with refined cooking technique, style, and taste in order to pioneer menu development and excellence.
• Assisting the Executive Chef with daily supervision and production of all operations and events.
• Hire, train, and mobilize kitchen and service teams with precision to provide impeccable service to our guests.
• Overall management including supervising activities of supervisors, cooks, and utility workers.
• Coordinating and participating in kitchen operations while monitoring food and labor costs.
• Planning menus while maintaining financial responsibility for the menu mix.
• Overseeing inventory of food product and coordinates product ordering and receiving within corporate specifications.
• Maintaining a safe, clean, and organized kitchen that complies with state and local health department regulations.

• Minimum 5 years' experience in culinary arts, including previous experience in a management role.
• Experience working back-of-house in a high-volume, quality-oriented restaurant or banquets department.
• Possess a passion for culinary excellence with incredible skill to create exciting new dishes, appropriate for the venue's concept.
• ServSafe certification required.
• Knowledge of best practices for monitoring of food and labor cost, menu development, costing, ordering, and inventory procedures.
• Proficient computer skills in Word, Excel, and the kitchen computer production system.
• Knowledge of basic accounting procedures.
• Excellent organization skills and multitasking.
• Ability to lead, coach, develop, and train others.
• Ability to follow and write bulk recipes for production and service.
• No degree required.

The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is the visitor center at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. We offer our team members discounted meals, wellness rewards programs, and a 4-week on-the-job training program. Friends and family perks include up to 12 complimentary tickets with 4 parking passes per year to share. Additionally, team members receive 5 visits per year with up to 3 guests for visits at discounted rates to other popular Florida attractions.

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.