What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sous Chef position at Westgate Resorts?
Company Description
About Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa:
The beautiful lakefront Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa offers you the perfect opportunity to meet and share stories with guests who arrive from around the world to experience Central Florida’s world-famous theme parks and attractions. Enjoy the surroundings and excitement that our world-class resort offers when you join the Westgate Lakes team.
Job Description
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!
Responsibilities
Support 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 restaurant’s 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.
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.
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.
Additional Information
Why Westgate?
- Comprehensive health benefits – medical, dental and vision
- Paid Time Off (PTO) – vacation, sick, and personal
- Paid Holidays
- 401K with generous company match
- Get access to your pay as you need it with our Daily Pay benefit
- Family benefits including pregnancy, and parental leave and adoption assistance
- Wellness Programs
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Tuition Assistance
- Military Leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Life, Disability, Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Exclusive discounts for Team Member (i.e., hotels, cruise, resorts, restaurants, entertainment, etc.)
- Advancement & development opportunities
- Community 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 [email protected] with the job title and the location of the position for which you are applying.
