Company Description

Use our Daily Pay benefit and get access to your pay as you need it.

About Westgate Vacation Villas & Town Center Resort
Westgate Vacation Villas & Town Center Resort, which boasts more than 3,000 accommodations, offers you a great opportunity to meet and share stories with guests who arrive from around the world to enjoy Central Florida’s world-famous theme parks and attractions. Enjoy the surroundings and excitement that our world-class resort offers such as 14 heated outdoor pools, 14 hot tubs, and the state-of-the-art Ship Wreck Island Water Park.

Job Description

Assists Chef with preparing Meals, implementing menus, and controlling food preparation
As a Sous Chef, you will: 

• Assume all Executive Chef responsibilities in his/her absence.
• Assist with menu design & development.
• Assist in the establishment and maintenance of the inventories of all F&B areas within department guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with food product ordering, receiving, and inventory control.
• Prepare and adjust kitchen schedules to ensure the presence of management / supervisory staff on each shift to meet customer service standards.
• Conduct inspections of all food storage and service areas for conformance with Government / Company safety, security, and sanitation requirements.
• Maintain current and accurate standard operating procedural manuals to include: menu item preparation and specifications, safety and security, purchasing, ordering, receiving, stocking, requisitioning, and internal audit policies.
• Respond to guest inquiries and complaints professionally and urgently.
• Maintain accurate outlet analytical information throughout the year to support budgeting planning.
• Attend and participate in required department manager meetings
• Direct and observe team members engaged in preparing, portioning, and garnishing foods to ensure methods of cooking and garnishing portions are as prescribed.
• Cook, carved meats and prepared dishes during rush periods and for banquets, social functions, and a la carte dining.

Supervisory Responsibilities
Carries out supervisory responsibilities by the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training hearth of-the-house team members; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining team members; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

To excel in this role, you must embody our core values of integrity, passion, and a strong work ethic. These values are essential to our success, and we are looking for candidates who share our commitment.

Qualifications

• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds 
• Follow instructions without close supervision
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays as needed
• Must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid FL State Driver’s License 
• Westgate Resorts is a smoke and tobacco-free workplace. Except where prohibited by law, applicants who smoke or use tobacco products will not be considered for positions at Westgate
• Required to pass a background check, drug test, and prove eligibility to work in the United States

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.