Sous Chef, Maria and Enzo's Ristorante

Delaware North is a global leader in food service management, renowned for operating some of the busiest and most prestigious kitchens worldwide. With a heritage spanning over 100 years, this family-owned company has built a strong legacy by delivering exceptional hospitality experiences across various sectors, including sports arenas, national parks, casinos, hotels, and restaurants. In the Lake Buena Vista, Florida area, Delaware North manages prestigious dining establishments such as Tutto Italia, Via Napoli, Morimoto, Vivoli Florida, The Edison, Enzo's Hideaway and Tunnel Bar, Maria and Enzo's Ristorante, and Pizza Ponte, ensuring an unparalleled culinary experience for guests and visitors alike. Maria and Enzo's Ristorante is a standout Italian dining establishment under Delaware North's Patina Group, located in the vibrant Lake Buena Vista area. Known for its authentic Italian cuisine and exceptional dining atmosphere, Maria and Enzo's offers guests a unique culinary journey that blends traditional recipes with contemporary flair. Operating within such a renowned diverse portfolio of dining venues, the restaurant attracts a high volume of food enthusiasts and requires a dynamic culinary team to maintain its standards of excellence. We are currently seeking a dedicated Sous Chef to join the team at Maria and Enzo's Ristorante. This salaried, full-time role offers a competitive base pay range of $56,900 to $76,800 annually, complemented by an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance or an uncapped sales incentive plan based on role performance. As Sous Chef, you will play a critical role in supporting the Executive Chef with managing high-volume kitchen operations, ensuring the highest quality of food preparation, and leading the culinary team with a strong commitment to excellence. The Sous Chef position requires an individual with exceptional culinary skills, creativity, and leadership capabilities. You will be instrumental in supervising and guiding the kitchen staff, maintaining adherence to proper culinary techniques and recipe standards, and ensuring production efficiency. Your responsibilities will include assisting with hiring, training, mentoring, and fostering a collaborative work environment where team members can thrive. Your proficiency in managing food and labor costs, scheduling, inventory control, and compliance with health and safety regulations will contribute significantly to the operational success of the kitchen. Additionally, you will collaborate closely with the Executive Chef and culinary team on menu development and recipe innovation, contributing your expertise in cost analysis and recipe documentation. This role demands a commitment to maintaining an organized, sanitary, and safe kitchen environment in line with all regulatory standards and company policies. At Delaware North, we prioritize the growth and development of our team members. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with up to 4% company match, paid vacation and holidays, parental bonding leave, tuition and professional certification reimbursement, and generous friends-and-family discounts at many of our hotels and resorts. This commitment to employee well-being and career advancement makes Delaware North an employer of choice within the hospitality industry. Working at Delaware North means becoming part of a global legacy rooted in hospitality and dedicated to shaping the future of the industry. If you have the passion for culinary excellence and leadership, along with experience in a high-volume kitchen environment, we encourage you to apply to join our team at Maria and Enzo's Ristorante and help us continue delivering extraordinary dining experiences.

• Minimum of 2 years of culinary management responsibilities in an a la carte restaurant operation
• Proven experience in high-volume cooking food presentation and recipe adherence
• Knowledge of food and labor cost management ordering and inventory control
• Proficient computer skills including Word and Excel
• Ability to obtain ServSafe Food Safety Handler and Training for Intervention Procedures certifications
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to accommodate business levels
• Strong leadership communication and mentoring skills