Sous Chef

Westgate Resorts • River Ranch, FL

13d

About The Position

The Sous Chef helps lead the culinary team at Cattle Company, Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo’s signature steakhouse, which serves premium cuts of beef and Southern-inspired cuisine. Working alongside the Executive Chef, the Sous Chef oversees daily kitchen operations, supports food quality and safety standards, and helps deliver memorable dining experiences. The role demonstrates Westgate’s values of Passion, Integrity, and Work Ethic.

The position includes supporting kitchen operations and team development, contributing to menu and cost management, preparing meals for restaurant service and events, and maintaining an organized, safe kitchen. The Sous Chef must be able to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, holidays, and special events, and regularly move items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3–5 years of culinary leadership experience.
• Proven leadership experience managing and developing kitchen teams in a high-volume environment.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, sanitation, food safety, inventory, and kitchen operations.
• Food Handler Certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to regularly lift, push, pull, and move up to 50 pounds.
• Availability to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, holidays, and special events.
• Must pass a background check and drug test and provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
• Must uphold Westgate Resorts’ standards of professionalism, integrity, food safety, leadership, and guest service.

Nice To Haves

• Five years of culinary management experience preferred.
• Experience supporting banquets, special events, or large-volume food production preferred.
• Culinary school diploma preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef with daily kitchen operations and assume leadership responsibilities in their absence.
• Supervise, coach, and develop Back-of-House team members while maintaining high culinary and service standards.
• Assist with menu development, food preparation, inventory control, ordering, and food cost management.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and company standards while maintaining a clean, organized kitchen.
• Prepare and cook high-quality meals for restaurant service, banquets, and special events while responding professionally to guest needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick, and personal time
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Daily Pay access
• Pregnancy, parental leave, and adoption assistance
• Wellness programs
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition assistance
• Military leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life, disability, accident, critical illness, and hospital insurance
• Pet insurance
• Discounts on hotels, cruises, resorts, restaurants, entertainment, and more
• Low-cost gym membership
• Scholarship of up to $40,000 for one eligible dependent of a current team member
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Community involvement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed