Sous Chef

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.

Are you a passionate and skilled culinary professional looking for an exciting opportunity to showcase your talent? Westgate Resorts is seeking a dynamic Sous Chef to support our diverse food and beverage outlets across the resort. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, take pride in delivering exceptional dining experiences, and enjoy leading a team, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Support and oversee culinary operations across various restaurant outlets.

• Lead, mentor, and inspire kitchen staff to maintain the highest standards of quality and service.

• Ensure that all guests receive a memorable dining experience through impeccable food preparation and presentation.

• Maintain clean, organized, and efficient workstations that align with our restaurant’s culture and high standards.

• Assist in menu development, recipe creation, and kitchen operations to enhance the overall guest experience.

• Manage food inventory, ensuring proper rotation, freshness, and compliance with safety standards.

• Collaborate with fellow chefs and front-of-house teams to ensure seamless service and operations.

• Monitor and uphold food quality, portion control, and adherence to health and safety guidelines.

• Provide training and support to team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

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 shares our commitment.

• Minimum of 5 years in culinary management or similar role.
• A diploma from a certified culinary academy is preferred but not required.
• Must obtain and maintain a Food Manager Certification.
• MUST have extensive experience in Mexican cuisine preparation and presentation.
• Proven ability to manage and motivate a team while maintaining a positive, high-energy work environment.
• A love for food, flavor, and innovation with the ability to contribute fresh ideas to our menus.
• Strong organizational skills and a commitment to maintaining food quality and safety.
• Remain calm under pressure and find solutions that enhance service and efficiency.
• Proficiency in butchering, charcuterie, sauces, stocks, and other advanced culinary techniques.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays as needed.
• 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

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 WGAccommodations@wgresorts.com with the job title and the location of the position for which you are applying.

This job posting is intended to provide a general overview of the position and may not include every responsibility, duty, or qualification required. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.