Restaurant Sous Chef

Four Seasons Resort Hualalai; Puente Nacional; Presencial; MXN 719,000 - 1,080,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A luxury hotel resort in Mexico is looking for a Sous Chef to manage kitchen staff and ensure high culinary standards. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience in a supervisory role and excellent leadership skills. Responsibilities include training staff, controlling food costs, and maintaining compliance with sanitation standards. This position offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, plus training opportunities and employee discounts. Interested applicants should have legal authorization to work in Mexico.

Servicios

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Employee discount for stays at any Four Seasons worldwide

Complimentary dry cleaning for employee uniforms

Access to hotel fitness and wellness programs

Formación

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Sous Chef or in a senior supervisory culinary role within a luxury hotel or resort.
• Strong leadership skills to support the Executive Chef and oversee daily kitchen operations.
• Proven experience in training, motivating, and supervising culinary teams.

Responsabilidades

• Select, train, evaluate, lead, motivate, coach, and discipline all employees in the Kitchen’s food production area.
• Control labor and operating expenses through effective scheduling, budgeting, purchasing decisions, and inventory control.
• Ensure that sanitation standards as set forth by Four Seasons are in compliance.

Conocimientos

Leadership skills

Food safety knowledge

Communication skills in English

Spanish language proficiency

Descripción del empleo

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

An oceanfront resort on Mexico’s pacific, set within a private reserve. Escape to a secluded nature reserve in Mexico’s Tamarindo, the pristine coastline where verdant jungle meets the Pacific Ocean. With our unique location on a private peninsula, Four Seasons Resort Tamarindo, México, invites you to leave the world behind and explore this undiscovered region of Mexico – far from everything, yet remotely close. This particular topography, and the wildlife that calls it home, make the area a treasure to be protected. We provide a natural refuge for those who seek an authentic connection to Mexico, its biodiversity and culture. The best of Mexico has yet to be discovered.

About the role

The Sous Chef holds a junior management position within the kitchen department, reporting to the Executive Sous Chef and Executive Chef.

What you will do

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

What you bring

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Sous Chef or in a senior supervisory culinary role within a luxury hotel or resort.
• Strong leadership skills to support the Executive Chef and oversee daily kitchen operations.
• Ability to ensure consistent food quality, presentation, and adherence to Four Seasons culinary standards.
• Proven experience in training, motivating, and supervising culinary teams.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and hygiene regulations, ensuring full compliance at all times.
• Ability to manage inventory, food costs, and waste control effectively.
• Hands-on approach with the ability to lead by example during service and handle special guest requests.
• Excellent communication skills in English; Spanish is preferred.

What we offer

• Competitive salary, wages, and a comprehensive benefits package
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Employee discount for stays at any Four Seasons worldwide
• Complimentary dry cleaning for employee uniforms
• Complimentary employee meals
• Access to hotel fitness and wellness programs (where applicable)
• Recognition programs and employee wellness initiatives

Schedule & Hours

• Full-time position
• Shifts may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays depending on operational needs

We look forward to receiving your application!

Successful candidates must possess legal work authorization in Mexico.

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