Job Description

Are you a dedicated and talented culinary professional eager to take the next step in your career? Westgate Resorts is looking for a Jr. Sous Chef to support our diverse food and beverage outlets across the resort. If you thrive in a fast-paced kitchen, take pride in crafting exceptional dishes, and enjoy working with a team, we want to hear from you!

_ As a Junior Sous Chef, you will:_

• Assist in managing daily kitchen operations across various restaurant outlets.
• Support the Sous Chef and Executive Chef in food preparation, cooking, and plating.
• Ensure consistency in food quality, taste, and presentation.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient workstation in accordance with health and safety standards.
• Train and mentor kitchen staff to uphold best practices and standards.
• Assist in inventory management, food rotation, and maintaining appropriate stock levels.
• Collaborate with chefs and front-of-house teams to ensure seamless service.
• Monitor and maintain food safety guidelines, including temperature controls and sanitation.
• Step in as needed to lead and supervise the kitchen in the absence of the Sous Chef.

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.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in professional kitchen, preferably in a resort setting.
• A diploma from a certified culinary academy is preferred but not required.
• Must obtain and maintain a Food Manager Certification.
• Strong organizational skills and a commitment to maintaining food quality and safety.
• Ability to multitask and remain calm under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in basic and advanced cooking techniques, including grilling, sautéing, and sauce-making.
• 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.

Additional Information

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.