Executive Sous Chef

About Four Seasons:

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.         

At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location:

JoinourAAA FiveDiamond property inCentral Florida! 

TheOpportunity: 

ExecutiveSousChef 

Who We Look For: 

We are looking for an individual who canplan, organize,control and direct the work of employees in the Kitchen Department while ensuring superior quality and consistency inthe preparation of all food items. 

Have a fullunderstanding of health departmentrequirements and able to work andadapt to a luxuryenvironment that isconstantly evolving and growing.   

Responsibilities: 

• Coordinate theselection, training, development, and evaluation of employees and managers in the Kitchen Department through effective management and leadership to ensure thatestablished cultural and core standards aremet; long-range strategic planning for outlet operation. 

• Assist in the planning and development of menus for the hotel, ensure the correct preparation and presentation of a consistent level for all food items prepared through production and demonstration. 

• Control labor and operating expenses through effective planning, budgeting,purchasing decisions, policy making, and inventory control while focusing on creative cost control and revenue generation solutions to maximize profit in the department,division and hotel.  

• Ensure that sanitation standards as set forth by Four Seasons, local, state, and federal regulationsare 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. 

• Set up control systems which will assure quality andportion consistency and the ability to create proper purchasing specifications as well as monitor and review operating criteria and develop an awareness of the importance of food preparation and quality. 

• Communicate with employees and managers to ensure operational needs are met as well as attend regular operational meetings to ensure effective coordination and cooperation between departments.  

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Education: College degree preferably specializing in hotel/restaurant management or culinary arts, or equivalent experience isrequired. 

• Experience:5yearsprevious experience in multiple culinarymanagement positions, and 2 of them as executive sous chef, in a large property with multiple outlets.  

• Skills and Abilities: Requires a working knowledge of division operations as well as Four Seasons cultural and core standards, policies, and standard operating procedures. Working knowledge isgenerally learned on-the-job. 

• Requires ability tooperate computer equipment and other food & beverage computer systems. 

• Requires the ability tooperate and utilize culinary production equipment and tools.  

• Work withchefs and managers around the resort,understand thesynergy amongdepartments in the F&B division,adapt to different situations and cultures, able to bring the F&B team together.  

A successful candidate will have a flexible schedule,and the ability to work weekends and holidays. Must be fluent in English.

Our company is committed to hiring the best talent and is pleased to offer sponsorship for work authorization or L-1 Visa for the selected candidate.

Comprehensive Benefits 

• Energizing Employee Culture where you are encouraged to be your true self!   

• Comprehensive learning and development programs to help you master your craft.   

• Inclusive and diverse employee engagement events all year-round.   

• Exclusive discount and travel programs with Four Seasons  

• Competitive wages and benefits package  

• Medical Insurance after 30 days of employment

• Employer-paid Dental and Vision insurance

• 401(k) and Retirement Plan Matching  

• Employee Assistance Program 

• And so much more! 

Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, Employer of Choice 

 “The reason for our success is no secret. It comes down to one single principle that transcends time and geography, religion, and culture. It’s the Golden Rule – the simple idea that if you treat people well, the way you would like to be treated, they will do the same.” – Isadore Sharp, Founder andChairman Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts 

We look forward to receiving your application!