What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chef de Cuisine position at Cedar Fair Entertainment?
Overview:
Job Type: Full- Time
Pay Rate: Salary
Category: Food and Beverage
Location: Six Flags Fiesta Texas in San Antonio, Texas
WHAT WE PROVIDE
This is a Full-Time position at Six Flags Fiesta Texas in San Antonio, TX. It features a competitive salary with a generous benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off (Vacation, Bereavement, and Jury Duty), and 401k with matching. This position requires a minimum average of 40 hours per week year-round with flexible scheduling. Additional perks include weekly pay, nationwide FREE park access and parking for yourself and a guest, annual complimentary park tickets for friends and family, discount off food and merchandise, access to exclusive employee-only events, and more!
Responsibilities:
HOW YOU WILL DO IT
Qualifications:
OTHER NOTES
While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties when circumstances (e.g., emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs, or technological developments) dictate. We are a Drug-Free Equal Opportunity Employer.
Chef de Cuisine
Job Type: Full- Time
Pay Rate: Salary
Category: Food and Beverage
Location: Six Flags Fiesta Texas in San Antonio, Texas
WHAT WE PROVIDE
This is a Full-Time position at Six Flags Fiesta Texas in San Antonio, TX. It features a competitive salary with a generous benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off (Vacation, Bereavement, and Jury Duty), and 401k with matching. This position requires a minimum average of 40 hours per week year-round with flexible scheduling. Additional perks include weekly pay, nationwide FREE park access and parking for yourself and a guest, annual complimentary park tickets for friends and family, discount off food and merchandise, access to exclusive employee-only events, and more!
Responsibilities:
As the Chef de Cuisine, you will bring passion, creativity, and leadership to our culinary team. You’ll oversee kitchen operations, develop memorable menus, ensure food quality and safety, and lead a culture of excellence and hospitality. Your work directly influences our guest experience and elevates the standard of dining at our venues.
HOW YOU WILL DO IT
Lead daily kitchen operations with attention to consistency, culinary standards, and guest satisfaction- Develop, test, and implement seasonal menus, recipes, and plating standards
- Manage food costing, inventory, ordering, and waste reduction strategies
- Uphold health & safety standards including Safe Food Handling Procedures and regulatory compliance
- Train, coach, and mentor kitchen staff to grow technical skill and professional behaviors
- Partner with front-of-house leaders for seamless service and communication
- Monitor equipment maintenance and cleanliness standards throughout the kitchen
- Foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performance culture
Qualifications:
- Proven experience as a Chef de Cuisine, Sous Chef, or senior kitchen leader
- Strong culinary background in high-volume or specialty cuisine operations
- Excellent communication, leadership, and time-management skills
- Strong grasp of food costing, ordering systems, and labor controls
- Current Food Handler and Manager Certifications (or ability to obtain)
- Ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as required
OTHER NOTES
- All other duties as assigned or necessary to support the operation as a whole
- Reports to: Executive Chef
While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties when circumstances (e.g., emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs, or technological developments) dictate. We are a Drug-Free Equal Opportunity Employer.