Join the Palmas Restaurant Group Team!

We are seeking a Sous Chef for our Frontera Cocina restaurant at Disney Springs.

Competitive salary and benefits as well as Disney perks such as park admission and discounts! Apply today!

General Description

The Sous Chef is responsible for leading the daily culinary activities within the restaurant. An individual in this position is expected to coach and manage the culinary team, helping them to achieve daily goals of safety, quality, productivity, efficiency and guest satisfaction.

A Sous Chef must be certain that each menu item is prepared with the highest quality in mind. This individual ensures that recipes are followed and high culinary standards are upheld. A successful Sous Chef is able to effectively delegate responsibilities and maximize productivity, as well as build strong relationships with team members, vendors and guests.

In addition, all Chefs must uphold and maintain safety standards at all times, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal food safety, as well as occupational safety guidelines.

In order to be successful, a Sous Chef must possess an advanced knowledge of culinary techniques, restaurant management, business leadership and food safety regulations.

Work Duties

• Lead daily culinary functions within the restaurant
• Meet or exceed financial goals while achieving all food quality and customer satisfaction objectives
• Create and execute menus and menu items as necessary
• Work closely with vendors to ensure quality and appropriate cost of all ingredients
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and safety within the kitchen
• Ensure the consistent high quality of all menu items
• Ensure food safety regulations and procedures are followed at all times
• Ensure special dietary and/or allergy needs are met when necessary
• Interview, select, train and develop talented culinary team members
• Provide continuous training and development to the culinary and restaurant team
• Ensure team members are scheduled appropriately
• Coach and counsel team members as necessary to ensure quality, consistency, and safety
• Recognize team members for high achievement
• Delegate responsibilities to culinary team members as appropriate
• Consistently communicate all necessary information to the culinary team
• Work closely with all other leaders and team members and display good teamwork
• Follow the Disney 5-Keys Basics, Service Basics and Company Guidelines at all times
• All other tasks as assigned

NOTE: This Job Description is subject to change at any time