Executive Sous Chef

Description Shape the Next Generation of Vacations! Welcome to Evermore Orlando Resort—the resort that’s redefining the Orlando vacation experience. Just steps away from Walt Disney World®, Evermore stretches across 1,100 acres and offers a one‑of‑a‑kind blend of spacious, upscale vacation homes, flats, and villas alongside the luxurious Conrad hotel. Our Team Members are true trailblazers, reimagining the vacation experience for each guest. Here, guests create their own adventure, enjoying the best of both worlds: the space and comforts of vacation home rentals combined with the amenities and services of a world‑class resort. Evermore is Orlando’s ultimate game changer. In a city known for its theme parks and endless lines, Evermore is the paradise guests crave on their days between park visits. Imagine endless relaxation around Orlando’s first and only beach paradise, Evermore Bay. Our stunning 8‑acre crystal‑clear lagoon is framed by zero‑entry swim zones, beach bars, private cabanas, cozy firepits, and 20‑acres of white sand. From beachside bars to a vibrant food hall and rooftop dining with views of the fireworks, we’ve crafted unforgettable experiences. Guests can challenge themselves on 2 Jack Nicklaus championship golf courses, enjoy water sports including kayaks and paddleboards, a family water slide, rope swing, and activities that fill their days including pickleball, bocce ball, and volleyball. If you’re excited to help guests reimagine the Orlando vacation, join us! Become part of an energetic team bringing Evermore Orlando Resort to life! Key Responsibilities: Lead daily culinary production, to include, but not limited to, preparation and production of meals, food quality and presentation, and performance, and overall profitability. Monitor and develop Team Member performance to include, but not limited to, productivity, providing supervision and professional development, conducting counseling, and assisted with evaluations, scheduling, and assigning work and delivering recognition and reward. Provide inspiring leadership to the culinary team, fostering a culture of collaboration, creativity, excellence, continuous learning, growth, and professionalism. Monitor and manage food and labor costs to ensure optimal financial performance, working within established budgetary guidelines. Conduct regular training sessions to enhance culinary skills and knowledge among Team Members. Perform general management duties including, but not limited to, systems management, budget and forecasting, report generation, department management and meeting participation and facilitation. Visually inspect, select, and use quality food and beverage products including, but not limited to, fruits, vegetables, meats, fish and spices. Create and implement new menus and individual food items in conjunction with the Executive Chef. Maintain high standards of food quality, taste and consistency by regularly reviewing production methods and recipes. Collaborate with other departments to deliver exceptional guest experiences, including customizing menus for special requests or dietary restrictions. Monitor and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, sanitation practices and food handling procedures. Recruit, interview and train Team Member. Education, Skills and Experience: High School Diploma, Culinary degree preferred 5+ years’ experience in a high‑end, luxury resort or upscale dining establishment. 3‑5 years luxury management experience ServSafe Certified Must be willing to work weekends and holidays Ability to convey information and ideas clearly. Ability to maintain composure and objectivity in all situations. 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. Must have the Spirit of Hospitality and enjoy Guest Service, to both our internal and external guests. Demonstrated experience in coaching, motivating, developing and leading a team. Knowledge of human resource policies and practices, including development of staffing plans and job descriptions, employee relations, training, safety and succession planning. Physical Requirements: Able to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, bend and/or reach repeatedly. Able to safely lift, pull and push over 40 pounds. Able to be on your feet and move around for long periods at a time. Manual dexterity of hand to use all equipment. Ability to perform duties with varying temperature ranges. Excellent hand‑eye coordination and sensory abilities, including taste and smell, to assess and ensure food quality. Our Work Culture & Environment: We promote a work environment where Team Members thrive in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment, bring curiosity and dedication to deliver remarkable service, and have a sense of humor to enjoy the journey. We create a work culture that is inclusive, team‑focused, committed to Evermore’s core values—Easy on Purpose, Unexpected Delight and Service Savvy—and fosters a culture built on TOGETHERNESS. At Evermore, your role isn’t just a job—it’s a chance to be part of something groundbreaking, a revolution in travel, and we need passionate individuals to help us bring this vision to life! We’re building a whole new class of hospitality in Orlando, so we’re looking for Team Members who thrive in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment, bring curiosity and dedication to deliver remarkable service and have a sense of humor to enjoy the journey. As an Evermore Team Member, you’ll be part of an inclusive, collaborative workplace where we are dedicated to setting a new standard for professionalism and fostering a culture of TOGETHERNESS. We offer our Team Members competitive pay, along with a range of benefits including FREE Life Insurance, FREE Short‑Term Disability, FREE Long‑Term Disability. Additionally, we provide affordable health benefits, including Medical, Dental and Vision coverage for your dependents. Furthermore, we offer a 401K with employer match, a robust paid time off policy, parental and grand‑parent leave, as well as family and pet bereavement leave. We also have unique policies in support of our team and significant relationships in their lives. Are you ready to join the team that’s redefining how to vacation? Join us today! We can’t wait to meet you! EOE/M/F/D/V #LI-JM1 Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. 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