The World Equestrian Center located in Ocala, Florida is searching for a Multi-Unit Outlet Chef to join our team! 

The Multi-Unit Outlet Chef will be over Food & Beverage operations at multiple outlets on property. This includes Tack Room, Concessions, and Quick Service Restaurants.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform job functions with attention to detail, speed and accuracy; prioritize, organize and follow-up; be a clear thinker, reaming calm and resolving problems using good judgment; follow directions thoroughly; understand a guest’s service needs; work cohesively with co-workers as part of a team; work with minimal supervisor; maintain confidently of guest information and pertinent hotel data.
• Select, train, evaluate, lead, motivate, coach, and discipline all employees in the culinary division to ensure that established cultural and core standards are met; daily activities and operation planning.
• Assist in the planning and development of menus, ensure the correct preparation and presentation of a consistent level for all food it3ems prepared through production and demonstration.
• Control labor and operating expenses through effective scheduling, budgeting, purchasing decisions, and inventory control.
• Ensure that sanitation standards as set forth by World Equestrian Center, local, state, and federal regulations are in compliance as well as the cleanliness and organization of the kitchen.
• Maintain control systems which will assure quality and portion consistency, monitor food shipments to ensure they meet established purchasing specifications as well and foster an awareness of the importance of food preparation and quality.
• Communicate with employees and managers to ensure operation needs are met as well as attend regular operation meetings to ensure effective coordination and cooperation between departments.
• Perform other tasks or projects as assigned.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the associate occupying this position. Associates will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor.  This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at-will" employment relationship.

Physical Requirements:

These physical demands represent the physical requirements necessary for an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of this position.

• Associates may have to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

 Qualifications, Education, Experience, Skills, and Abilities:

• 5 to 7 years of culinary experience.
• Extensive knowledge of the kitchen, its services, facilities, and equipment.
• Must be detail-oriented with outstanding organizational and communication skills.
• Must possess basic computer skills.
• Must have excellent leadership capability and customer relations skills.
• Must possess excellent teaching, coaching, and training skills.
• Must be able to perform duties in extreme temperatures.

World Equestrian Center is managed by Columbus Hospitality Management, a company committed to providing quality service and memorable guest experiences in a positive and welcoming work environment. We are focused on supporting the needs of our team through our commitment to the family/work-life balance and by providing development opportunities.

We are proud to be a Drug-Free Workplace/EOE. All applicants will be required to submit a background check prior to employment