Sous Chef Full-time Job

Responsibilities

Select, train, evaluate, lead, motivate, coach, and discipline all employees in the Kitchen’s cold food production area to ensure that established cultural and core standards are met.

Plan and develop the recipes, and 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 scheduling, budgeting, purchasing decisions, and inventory control.

Ensure that sanitation standards as set forth by Four Seasons, 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 operational needs are met as well as attend regular operational meetings to ensure effective coordination and cooperation between departments.

Requirements

College degree preferably specializing in hotel/restaurant management or culinary arts, or equivalent experience is required.

Two to three years previous experience in culinary in a similar position.

Requires a working knowledge of division operations as well as Four Seasons cultural and core standards, policies, and standard operating procedures.

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts opened its first hotel in 1961, and since that time has been dedicated to perfecting the travel experience through continual innovation and the highest standards of hospitality. Currently operating more than 120 hotels and resorts, and more than 50 residential properties in major city centers and resort destinations in 47 countries, and with more than 50 projects under planning or development, Four Seasons consistently ranks among the world's best hotels and most prestigious brands in reader polls, traveler reviews and industry awards.