Anaheim, California Delaware North
The Opportunity

Delaware North's Patina Restaurant Group is searching for a skilled Sous Chef to join our team at Naples Ristorante E Bar in Anaheim, California. As Sous Chef, you will successfully manage and supervise the preparation of food and the kitchen team, ensuring everything leaving your kitchen is representative of the high standards that exist within Delaware North.

At Delaware North, we care about our associates. We are committed to invest in our people's personal and professional journeys, without you, there is no us. These are just some of the benefits we offer: health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, performance bonuses, paid vacation days and holidays, and generous friends-and-family discounts at many of our hotels and resorts. Click here to learn more.

Delaware North invests in the growth and development of our culinarians at all levels. Our new, industry-leading Culinary & Hospitality Excellence for Future Success (CHEFS) program is our formal approach to development and career progression for culinarians. The CHEFS program pairs promising culinary talent with accomplished Delaware North executive chef mentors. Through a blend of mentorship, online curriculum, and on-the-job learning, Emerging Culinarians and Chef Mentors will emerge with advanced certifications, as well as an unmatched depth of knowledge and skill. To learn more visit:

Responsibilities

• Assist in hiring, development, training, and mentoring of staff and act as a resource to them.
• Coach, counsel, and assist in conducting performance evaluations of the production team.
• Recommend or conduct disciplinary action, including termination, of production team when necessary according to company standards.
• Assist in developing training and training programs for the production team.
• Monitor staffing levels to minimize cost and increase productivity. Recommend staffing needs according to business levels.
• Maintain a team-oriented atmosphere.
• Perform all reasonable requests from the management team.
• Attend and participate in all scheduled meetings and training sessions.
• Follow proper time-keeping policies and procedures.
• Know and follow all company emergency and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Three years' culinary arts experience, including previous experience in a management role. More specifically experience in high-volume, quality-oriented restaurant or banquets department.
• Excellent volume cooking skills, presentation skills, and palette.
• Strong leadership and management skills working with a variety of associates of different skill levels and varied backgrounds.
• Proficient computer skills in Word, Excel, and the kitchen computer production system.
• Excellent communication skills, written and oral, and good listening skills.
• Ability to handle many tasks at once and effectiveness in a fast-paced work environment.
• Thoroughness, attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills.
• Good decision-making and ability to proactively make changes as needed.
• Ability to communicate effectively with associates, management, clients, and vendors if necessary.
• Ability to work flexible schedule to accommodate business levels.

Who We Are

Delaware North's Patina Restaurant Group is a a leader in food service management, operating some of the busiest and most famous kitchens in the world. This is no exception when it comes to some of our most iconic and magical restaurants in the Downtown Disney District including locations such as Naples Ristorante E Pizzeria, Catal Restaurant, UVA Bar at Catal and Tortilla Jos.

At Delaware North, you'll love where you work, who you work with, and how your day unfolds. Whether it's in sporting venues, casinos, airports, national parks, iconic hotels, or premier restaurants, there's no telling where your career can ultimately take you. We empower you to do great work in a company with 100 years of success, stability and growth. If you have drive and enjoy the thrill of making things happen - share our vision and grow with us.

Delaware North Companies, Incorporated and its subsidiaries consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. Delaware North is an equal opportunity employer.