JOB SUMMARY
At Dollywood Parks & Resorts, we create memories worth repeating. We want folks who love having a great time, and love to make our guests do the same. Dollywood’s Hosts are more than just employees, Hosts are a part of our extended family. Come be a part of all the fun we are having!
This position exists to participate in all activities, including food preparation, plate presentation, ware washing, and cleanliness and sanitation procedures. The Sous Chef will also lead line cooks, prep staff and dishwashers to ensure shift is successful in a manner consistent with the Mission and Values of The Dollywood Company.
SUMMARY OF MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Checks with the Park Chefs for daily objectives.
- Directs all HOH staff to ensure a successful shift.
- Ascertains all specials and methods of preparation and presentation.
- Ensures all dishes are prepared and presented in accordance with standard recipes and presentations established by the Park Chef.
- Cleans and organizes workstation.
- Maintains a clean and sanitary culinary environment in compliance with all local and federal health codes.
- Performs banquet and kitchen line functions as directed by the Park Chef, including sautéing, production, plating and grilling.
- Ensures assigned workstation has proper level of par stocks and supplies according to daily menus and banquets.
- Checks product/supply levels and adjusts to daily needs and communicates any shortages.
- Leads and participates in daily line ups.
- Assists with staff instruction and follows through training throughout service.
- Assumes duties of Park Chef in absence or as directed.
MANAGEMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE AND/OR ADD TO THESE DUTIES AT ANY TIME.
Required Skills
PERSONALITY AND ATTITUDE REQUIREMENTS
- Must reflect Dollywood’s image by being genuinely friendly and caring and by taking pride in their work
- Must be self-motivated and disciplined
- Must be able to prioritize and complete work assignments on a timely basis
- Must maintain strict confidentiality and judgment regarding privileged information
- Must display and live out Lead with Love qualities by being: patient, kind, trusting, unselfish, truthful, forgiving, dedicated and accountable.
- Must be committed to continuous improvement.
- Must have professional appearance with good personal hygiene
- Must promote and support a “team” work environment by cooperating and helping co-workers
- Must adapt to changes easily
- Must enjoy a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Must show appreciation to others
- Must be sensitive to the needs of our Guests and feel empowered to take action to meet their needs within company guidelines
- Must be able to utilize effective communication, problem solving, conflict management and interpersonal skills
- Must reflect Dollywood’s core values through the lens of dignity and respect.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS NECESSARY TO PERFORM JOB DUTIES
- Able to display and live out our Lead with Love principles by being: patient, kind, trusting, unselfish, truthful, forgiving, and dedicated.
- Able to endure temperatures of 0 to 100 degrees.
- Able to work outdoors.
- Able to smile and make eye contact to make a friendly impression when greeting guests, vendors and other employees.
- Must have manual dexterity necessary to complete all job duties.
- Able to maintain good personal hygiene.
- Able to get along with other employees to work out problems and resolve conflicts.
- Able to comprehend instructions and retain information.
- Able to maintain dependable work attendance and flexibility with assigned work schedules including any required overtime, evenings, weekends and holidays.
- Able to endure a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Able to be flexible to handle frequent changes in priorities.
- Able to prioritize tasks and complete assignments on time.
- Skilled with cooking and baking various types of food/dishes.
Required Experience
- Must have a minimum of 3 years cooking experience in similar operation.
- Must be able to obtain Food handler certification.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Basic computer knowledge and usage preferred.
- Must pass a pre-employment background check.
THE DOLLYWOOD COMPANY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, DISABILITY OR PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS. THE DOLLYWOOD COMPANY DRIVES A WELCOMING CULTURE WHERE IDEAS AND DECISIONS FROM ALL PEOPLE SUPPORT OUR EFFORTS TO BE RELEVANT IN AN EVER-CHANGING WORLD.