Chef, Executive Sous - Universal Kids Resort

Overview

We are currently looking for exceptional candidates to fill positions in the below categories.

Job no: 650717
Work type: Regular (Full-Time)
Location: Frisco
Categories: Food & Beverage, UDX - Professional Generic

Universal Kid’s Resort is designed to spark the imagination of children with a truly unique experience compared to existing destinations. With a park designed to ignite the art of play and a hotel to provide continued excitement for the children and relaxation for the adults, you could find yourself working in a variety of environments. Located in Frisco, TX, this new project aims to inspire wonder in visitors of all ages.

With a primary focus on families with young children, it creates a distinctive working environment. With a park designed to ignite the art of play and a 300-room family hotel to provide continued excitement for the children and relaxation for the adults, you could find yourself working in a variety of environments. These could include working in various climate conditions, standing for long periods, and in noisy environments.

The working hours are unique, often covering weekends and holidays, plus evenings. This position offers company-sponsored benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, and a variety of other discounts and perks.

• Responsible for overseeing and leading the Culinary operations at Universal Kids Resort (UKR), including the theme park and hotel culinary and restaurant operations. Ensures the highest level of Food Quality, Consistency and Food Safety. Leads and directly supervises all salaried and hourly culinary personnel. Accountable for UKR’s Culinary TSAT, GSAT, financials and the development, training and evaluation of leadership team. Acts as a coach and mentor to the culinary team and overall Food & Beverage team.

• Responsible for food presentation, quality of product and waste prevention by conducting quality inspections and partnering with outsourced food distributors. Routinely engages with culinary teams and ensures new menu concepts for evolving business model and guest satisfaction meet their needs. Partners with front of house leadership to upload standards and guarantee a successful operation.
• Manages revenue and margin generation, controls, and performance. Maintains food cost and culinary labor cost, cost of goods, inventory and spoilage standards as predetermined by the Revenue Operations division. Ensures all food cost targets are met and minimizes waste and variances.
• Responsible for staffing, training, development, and providing direction, instruction, and oversight of UKR’s culinary teams, including engaging in high level planning and operating by being an active participant in the Talent Review process. Promotes a cooperative team for collaboration across the park and hotel culinary offerings.
• Oversees daily practices of cleanliness and safe food practices. Works closely with venue management and culinary teams on upholding standards of HACCP program.
• In partnership with UDX Research & Development, supports the development of recipes, menus, and specialty items for UKR. Coordinates outsourced large Catering Events as necessary with Food & Beverage Operations and Guest Programs & Events teams.
• Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UDX policy, procedures, training, and Team Member involvement activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Supervises an Exempt team

• Must be willing to work late hours and weekends as business requires.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities (KSAs) required.

• Ability to work with a diverse workforce with varying backgrounds and skill sets.
• Knowledge of varying cuisines, quick serve and family style dining experience is…