Sous Chef

The Walt Disney Company • Anaheim, CA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Sous Chef you will manage an entire culinary operation daily. Run the location like your own business, deepening your skills in large events with a restaurant quality style food. You have a passion for mass production without sacrificing the quality and developing the up and coming cooks and culinarians. You enjoy collaborating with other chefs in the area for a better guest experience and you aspire to be the next Executive Chef of the Resort. As a Sous Chef at the Disneyland Resort Hotels, you will help make magical and grand experiences by leading a group of experienced individuals who have the same goal: Deliver an exceptional guest experience and engaging with a diversified positive environment where you can be yourself and have the room to grow individually and as a leader!

Requirements

• Minimum two years' experience in hotels or banquet style setting.
• Ability to manage all levels of staff and function in a team-oriented environment.
• HACCP-or Serv-Safe(or similar) food safety training certification.
• Open to flexible work schedule, including weekends and holidays
• Work with specifications related to food preparation and handling daily
• Demonstrated a strong Guest Service Skills
• Demonstrated ability to overcome misunderstandings
• Ability to uphold policies and procedures set by The Walt Disney Company

Nice To Haves

• Proven experience and strong understanding of Food and Beverage inventory process
• Proven experience with staffing, training and employee relations
• Demonstrated proficiency with Windows suite.
• Bachelors Degree in Culinary Arts or Equivalent

Responsibilities

• Manage all culinary operations daily including sanitation; product presentation; cost control; labor cost; timing & execution of quality service and preparation.
• Schedule and train all hourly staff; and maintain the cleanliness, organization, safety and sanitation of all culinary areas.
• Lead a positive environment and maintain Disney quality and ethical standards set by the Walt Disney Company.
• Lead by example and projecting positive vibes.
• Manage a large production kitchen that supports the restaurant outlets of the hotel and banquet functions at the same time.
• Be an ambassador of Safety, Courtesy, Show, Efficiency and Inclusion.

Benefits

• Health and savings benefits
• Educational opportunities
• Special extras that only Disney can provide
• A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package
• Full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED