Sous Chef - Yellow Pony

The World Equestrian Center, located in Ocala, Florida currently has an opening for a motivated Sous Chef to help lead our culinary team. The Yellow Pony Sous Chef supervises and coordinates food production operations and activities, while achieving budgeted food and labor cost margins. Provide strong leadership and foster the development of the culinary and utility staffs. Sparking a creative environment that inspires our team to continuously improve daily in both their skills, and our culinary offerings for our guests.

• Along with our Food and Beverage Team, train and supervise kitchen and utility personnel with an emphasis on upholding the WEC culture of being distinct and sophisticated in all of our offerings.
• Work with Executive Chef to develop menus.
• Prepare meats and seafood for line and special functions.
• Prepare all sauces, stocks, chili, and soups.
• Prepare food orders.
• Supervise the receiving of product to ensure proper quality and quantity are delivered.
• Ensure daily prep, production, and cleaning checklists are completed according to standards.
• Maintain the highest level of security and safety standards for both our guests and associates.
• Schedule associates based on business volume.
• Assist in any special events scheduled during shows.
• Ensure that both kitchens and storage areas are clean, organized, and well stocked, and maintain all par levels.
• Ensure that all food products are used on a timely basis.
• Prepare food in accordance with WEC recipes.
• Assist other areas of the kitchen as needed.
• Set up, maintain, break down, and clean workstations.
• Serve items in accordance with established portion and presentation standards.
• Communicate effectively in a spirit of teamwork and partnership with our Executive Chef, Sous Chefs, and associates.
• Ensure that assigned workstations and equipment are clean and sanitary.
• Maintain a neat professional appearance and observe personal cleanliness rules at all times.
• Requisition supplies needed to produce items on menu.
• Adhere to state and local health and safety regulations.
• Covers, dates, and properly stores all product.
• Assist with other duties as assigned by the Executive Chef.
• Work closely with the Outlet Manager to supervise both front of the house and kitchen as schedule dictates.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the associate occupying this position. Associates will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at-will" employment relationship.

• High School Diploma
• 5+ years' experience in an upscale banquet kitchen
• 2 years' management experience
• Culinary degree preferred.
• Long hours sometimes required, primarily on Saturdays with multiple events being executed on campus.
• Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly.
• Must maintain composure and objectivity under pressure.
• Must be effective in handling opportunities in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving problems as necessary.
• Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns and issues raised by team members and guests.
• Serv Safe Certified
• Must have the Spirit of Hospitality and enjoy Guest Service, to both our internal and external guests.

The World Equestrian Center is managed by Columbus Hospitality Management, a company committed to providing quality service and memorable guest experiences in a positive and welcoming work environment. We are focused on supporting the needs of our team through our commitment to the family/work life balance and by providing development opportunities.

We are proud to be a Drug Free Workplace/EOE. All applicants will be required to submit to a background check prior to employment.