At SeaWorld, we're passionate about caring for animals. In fact, we've already rescued over 40,000 animals (and counting!). And we can save you from being stuck in just another job. Join us and help bring joy, excitement, and lasting memories to people from around the world. We're seeking enthusiastic, dedicated, and hard-working individuals to become our Ambassadors. Join us and play an important part on our incredible team!
Working directly with the Executive Chef, you will be responsible for a wide variety of culinary goods for the park. You will contribute to recipe management and menu/product design as well as train new staff to ensure consistency and quality control. You may also play a key role in the execution of catering, banqueting and consumer events. You’ll need to be flexible in working nights, weekends, and other times when events can be scheduled.
You will:
Oversee a wide variety of culinary operations
Handle food cost and recipe management
Support menu planning and seasonal food items
Contribute to event menu planning and execution
Manage event and banqueting food inventories
Ensure compliance with food and beverage safety standards and protocols
Train new staff
Communicate professionally and effectively with Ambassadors, and our Guests
Perform other duties as assigned
What it takes to succeed:
Two or more years of experience as a sous chef
3-5 years of experience in a high-volume setting
Intermediate knowledge in food cost management
Understanding of catering
Previous experienced in inventory management control
In-depth knowledge of food and safety standards, protocols, and dietary needs
Proficiency with Microsoft programs such as Excel and Outlook
Experience managing multiple F&B outlets a plus
Experience within a theme park setting
Detail-oriented with strong multi-tasking and time-management skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
What else is important:
Ability to lift, push, pull and/or carry up to 50 lbs.
Position engages in extensive walking and standing throughout entire work shift and climb/ascend heights, if needed
Perform the following physical activities: kneeling, squatting, bend floor-to waist/waist-to-overhead, reach overhead, simple grasp and fine hand manipulation tasks (use of tools/keyboard/writing)
Ability to work indoors and outdoors, in varying weather, to include extreme heat. Position may be exposed to fumes, dust, odors and cold/heat temperature extremes Perform cleaning duties; including use of cleaning chemicals
Work a flexible schedule/hours based on business need, to include opening, mid-, and closing shifts; nights, weekends, and holidays
Flexibility in work locations as placement will depend on business needs and career development opportunities
The perks of the position:
EEO Employer:
SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, PREGNANCY, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, DISABILITY OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS.
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