Chef de Cuisine

Overview:
Chef de Cuisine

Job Type: Full- Time
Pay Rate: Salary
Category: Food and Beverage
Location: Six Flags Fiesta Texas in San Antonio, Texas

WHAT WE PROVIDE

This is a Full-Time position at Six Flags Fiesta Texas in San Antonio, TX. It features a competitive salary with a generous benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off (Vacation, Bereavement, and Jury Duty), and 401k with matching. This position requires a minimum average of 40 hours per week year-round with flexible scheduling. Additional perks include weekly pay, nationwide FREE park access and parking for yourself and a guest, annual complimentary park tickets for friends and family, discount off food and merchandise, access to exclusive employee-only events, and more!

Responsibilities:
As the Chef de Cuisine, you will bring passion, creativity, and leadership to our culinary team. You’ll oversee kitchen operations, develop memorable menus, ensure food quality and safety, and lead a culture of excellence and hospitality. Your work directly influences our guest experience and elevates the standard of dining at our venues.

HOW YOU WILL DO IT

Lead daily kitchen operations with attention to consistency, culinary standards, and guest satisfaction
Develop, test, and implement seasonal menus, recipes, and plating standards
Manage food costing, inventory, ordering, and waste reduction strategies
Uphold health & safety standards including Safe Food Handling Procedures and regulatory compliance
Train, coach, and mentor kitchen staff to grow technical skill and professional behaviors
Partner with front-of-house leaders for seamless service and communication
Monitor equipment maintenance and cleanliness standards throughout the kitchen
Foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performance culture

Qualifications:
Proven experience as a Chef de Cuisine, Sous Chef, or senior kitchen leader
Strong culinary background in high-volume or specialty cuisine operations
Excellent communication, leadership, and time-management skills
Strong grasp of food costing, ordering systems, and labor controls
Current Food Handler and Manager Certifications (or ability to obtain)
Ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as required

OTHER NOTES
All other duties as assigned or necessary to support the operation as a whole
Reports to: Executive Chef

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties when circumstances (e.g., emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs, or technological developments) dictate. We are a Drug-Free Equal Opportunity Employer.