Kitchen Manager/Chef
DEZER DEVELOPMENT LLC · Dezerland Park Orlando - Orlando, FL 32819
The BOH Manager/Chef is responsible for overseeing daily kitchen operations across assigned outlets while leading all culinary aspects of event food service within the Food & Beverage division. This role ensures consistency, quality, and efficiency in food preparation and service while supporting the General Manager in menu development, cost control, and team leadership. The BOH Manager/Chef plays a key role in maintaining the Park’s culinary standards and fostering a professional, collaborative kitchen culture across all venues. This role combines hands-on cooking, staff management, and event coordination to ensure high-quality food, efficient operations, and exceptional guest experiences across regular service and special events.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist the General Manager in planning, developing, and executing menus aligned with each outlet’s concept and resort standards.
- Assume full responsibility for kitchen operations
- Supervise and train culinary teams across multiple outlets to ensure consistent food quality, portioning, and presentation.
- Maintain a visible leadership presence during service to ensure timing, communication, and quality execution.
- Oversee daily production, prep schedules, and inventory management, ensuring alignment with business volume and cost targets.
- Support and enforce all food safety, sanitation, and HACCP protocols throughout all kitchens.
- Control labor and food costs through efficient scheduling, production planning, and waste reduction.
- Ensure proper maintenance, organization, and cleanliness of all kitchen equipment and work areas.
- Collaborate closely with service, bar, and stewarding teams to ensure smooth operations and guest satisfaction.
- Participate in menu tastings, event planning, and special activations to enhance the guest experience.
- Support employee development through coaching, cross-training, and performance feedback.
- Handle administrative tasks including scheduling, purchasing, recipe documentation, and inventory control.
- Promote teamwork and a positive culture that aligns with the resort’s service philosophy. Perform other duties as assigned to support the success of the Food & Beverage division
- The Kitchen Manager / Chef is responsible for overseeing daily kitchen operations.
- Create event-specific menus based on client needs, budgets, and dietary requirements.
- Oversee event food setup, service execution, and breakdown
- Work closely with event coordinators, operations, and management teams
- Participate in event planning meetings, tastings, and walk-throughs
- Communicate staffing, equipment, and food needs in advance of events
- Build and manage daily kitchen systems, including line checks, safety and cleaning checklists, and opening and closing procedures to ensure smooth and consistent operations.