<p>The opportunity</p> <p>Delaware North's Patina Group is hiring a Sous Chef to join our team at Space 220, located at a well-known theme park in Orlando, Florida. In this role, you will work closely with the Executive Chef to oversee high-volume kitchen operations, ensure exceptional food quality, and lead and mentor the back-of-house team.</p> <p>We're seeking a highly organized culinary professional with a strong command of cooking techniques, a keen understanding of flavor profiles, and solid administrative skills, including the ability to effectively create and manage kitchen schedules. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of culinary creativity, leadership, and operational discipline to help drive excellence in every service.</p> <p>If you are passionate about delivering extraordinary dining experiences and thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, we encourage you to apply.</p> <p>Pay</p> <p>Minimum - Anticipated Maximum Base Salary: $56,900 - $76,800 / year</p> <p>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/.</p> <p>What we offer</p> <p>At Delaware North, we care about our team members' personal and professional journeys. These are just some of the benefits we offer:</p> <ul> <li>Medical, dental, and vision insurance </li><li>401(k) with up to 4% company match </li><li>Annual performance bonus based on level, as well as individual, company, and location performance </li><li>Paid vacation days and holidays </li><li>Paid parental bonding leave </li><li>Tuition and/or professional certification reimbursement </li><li>Generous friends-and-family discounts at many of our hotels and resorts </li></ul> <p>What will you do?</p> <ul> <li>Supervise and lead the culinary team, ensuring production efficiency, proper culinary techniques, adherence to recipe standards, and high-quality food preparation </li><li>Assist in hiring, training, and mentoring team members, while creating a cohesive work environment </li><li>Support food and labor cost management, prepare schedules, oversee inventory control, and manage ordering and receiving processes </li><li>Collaborate with the Executive Chef and culinary team in menu design and recipe development, utilizing expertise in costing and writing bulk recipes </li><li>Maintain a safe, sanitary, and organized kitchen that complies with state and local health department regulations and company policies </li></ul> <p>More about you</p> <ul> <li>Minimum of 3 years of culinary experience with previous management responsibilities in a large production kitchen or high-volume food and beverage operation </li><li>Exceptional skills in high-volume cooking, food presentation, and precise recipe adherence with the ability to lead, coach, and motivate a diverse team </li><li>Knowledge of best practices for monitoring food and labor cost, menu development, costing, ordering, inventory, and food safety and sanitation </li><li>Proficient computer skills, including Word and Excel </li><li>Ability to obtain ServSafe </li><li>Capacity to work a flexible schedule to accommodate business levels </li></ul> <p>Shift details</p> <p>Day shift</p> <p>Holidays</p> <p>Evenings as needed</p> <p>Weekends</p> <p>10 hour shift</p> <p>Event based</p> <p>Overtime as needed</p> <p>Monday to Friday</p> <p>Who we are</p> <p>Mission Control invites you to join the crew at Space 220 for an expedition like no other. The planets have aligned for you to be a part of the latest cutting-edge and out-of-this-world restaurant. Help ensure a smooth departure as guests blast off to enter the International Space Station suspended 220 miles above the Earth's surface and assist in delivering an unmatched intergalactic dining experience. With stellar views and gourmet menu offerings, Space 220 is true "The Height of Dining." Team members receive park admission and discounts on merchandise, dining, and hotels.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Together, we're shaping the future of hospitality - come grow with us!</p> <p>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.</p>