The Opportunity 

Interested in advancing your culinary career and becoming a Sous Chef? At Delaware North Chefs are the heart of our business. It takes experience and opportunity to become a top chef and run your own venue, so we have created a one-of-a-kind paid training program to help you explore our business and gain valuable experience. We will help you turn your vision into reality at a well-known, high-profile venue, with top-notch colleagues, a collaborative culture, and ongoing support for your professional development.

As a participant in the Culinary Career Advancement Program within the Delaware North Culinary Academy, we want to give you all the tools to become a Sous Chef and one of our future culinary leaders! This program will support your culinary career progression through on-the-job training, mentoring, and continuous learning activities.

Minimum – Anticipated Maximum Salary: $55341 - $61490 / year

The advertised pay range represents what we believe at the time of this job posting, that we would be willing to pay for this position. Only in special circumstances, where a candidate has education, training, or experience that far exceeds the requirements for the position, would we consider paying higher than the stated range. Information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found at https://careers.delawarenorth.com/whatweoffer.

At Delaware North, we care about our team member’s personal and professional journeys. 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
• Paid parental bonding leave
• Tuition and/or professional certification reimbursement
• Generous friends-and-family discounts at many of our hotels and resorts

Qualifications 

• AOS Culinary or bachelor’s degree from an accredited culinary school
  • OR a minimum of 3 years of experience in an independent commercial kitchen
  • OR 1 year in a Delaware North kitchen.
• ServSafe Food Handlers Certification or completion of certification within 30 days of acceptance to the program.
• Must have a strong work ethic, a sense of ownership, and a determination to achieve success.
  • Purposeful, desire to learn and continuously improve the art and craft of hospitality and culinary.
  • Humble, willing to ask for help, acknowledge others in your success, be approachable and empathic, and accept constructive feedback.
  • Resilient, adaptable, and open to peer and mentor support.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, leadership, and motivational skills and the desire to be part of a culinary team where everyone contributes.

Physical Requirements 

• Ability to lift and carry objects up to 50lbs.
• Ability to stand for 8 to 12 hours each workday.

Who We Are 

Delaware North provides hospitality services at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. Travelers have a wide variety of dining options including local favorite Casavana, and an original concept developed with golf icon Jack Nicklaus, the Golden Bear Grill. Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport serves more than 35 million passengers each year. Delaware North has operated here since 1984.

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.