Sous Chef

Four Seasons; La Ribera; On-site; MXN 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive plan for managerial-?

Shuttle service

Uniforms: Dry Cleaning

In-house training

Employee recognition programs

Job summary

Four Seasons Los Cabos at Costa Palmas is seeking a Sous Chef - Estiatorio Milos to lead culinary operations for an elegant beachfront restaurant. You will craft seafood dishes inspired by Mediterranean and regional Baja traditions, ensuring authenticity, precision, and high-quality execution.

Expertise in Mediterranean cuisine, fresh seafood, and coastal cooking is required. The role emphasizes leadership, cost control, and maintaining exceptional standards in a fast-paced luxury environment.

Qualifications

• Fluency in Spanish and English for bilingual teams and guests.
• Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts or related field.
• Minimum 3+ years in Kitchen Management Operations including budgeting and food cost control.
• 5+ years in a luxury hotel or upscale dining setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop seasonal and special event menus
• Oversee daily kitchen operations for efficiency and high culinary standards
• Recruit, train, and manage kitchen staff
• Manage food costs, inventory and waste reduction, ensuring profitability and compliance with health and safety regulations

Skills

Spanish fluency

English fluency

Culinary leadership

Budgeting

Menu development

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Culinary Arts

Tools

Hotel systems

Job description

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

Laid-back luxury meets bucket-list adventure on this undiscovered east cape of Los Cabo. A place for those with a taste for the undiscovered and the extraordinary, our East Cape location on Mexico's Baja California Peninsula is the epicentre for adventure. Swim in the most expansive beach in Los Cabos or set sail from our private marina on the Sea of Cortez, coined "the aquarium of the world" by famed oceanographer Jacques Cousteau.

About the role of the Sous Chef - Estiatorio Milos

The Chef will oversee all aspects of food preparation and culinary execution for this elegant beachfront restaurant, where the flavors of Greece and Baja California come together in a distinctive dining experience. Responsible for crafting locally sourced seafood dishes inspired by both Mediterranean and regional traditions, the Chef will balance simplicity, precision, and authenticity in every plate. This role requires a deep understanding of Mediterranean cuisine, fresh seafood, and coastal culinary traditions, with the ability to deliver refined, high-quality dishes that embody the essence of Greek cooking while celebrating the ingredients and flavors of Baja California.

What you will do

Menu Development & Execution

• Maintain authenticity in flavors, presentation, and preparation techniques while introducing creative twists when appropriate.
• Develop seasonal and special event menus

Kitchen Operations & Food Preparation

• Oversee daily kitchen operations to ensure efficiency and productivity.
• Maintain high culinary standards, hygiene, and safety regulations.
• Ensure proper portion control and adherence to recipes.

Team Leadership & Management

• Recruit, train, and manage kitchen staff.
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Monitor performance and provide coaching for professional development.

Budgeting & Cost Control

• Manage food costs, inventory, and waste reduction.
• Ensure profitability through effective cost management without compromising quality.
• Maintain compliance with health and safety regulations.

What you bring

• Fluency in both Spanish and English is essential for effective communication within a bilingual team and with diverse clientele.
• Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts or a related field is required to ensure a solid foundation in culinary principles and practices.
• Minimum of 3+ years of experience in Kitchen Management Operations , including expertise in budgeting, food cost control, and process optimization to drive efficiency and profitability.
• At least 5+ years of experience working in a luxury hotel or similar upscale dining setting, where high standards of service and cuisine are expected.
• Proven ability to work proficiently with hotel systems , maintaining exceptional attention to detail and ensuring smooth kitchen operations in a fast-paced environment.

What we offer

• Compensation: Highly competitive salaries as well as an annual incentive plan for managerial roles at Department Head level
• Transport: Shuttle service from San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo to the resort
• Uniforms: Complimentary Dry Cleaning for Employee Uniforms
• Training & Development: In-house training workshops for line and management employees
• Recognition: Employee Service Awards as well as Employee of the Month & Employee of the Year Awards

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are 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 trough a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is trough a world-class employee experience and company culture.

About Four Seasons Resort and Residences Los Cabos at Costa Palmas

Four Seasons Resort and Residences Los Cabos, at Costa Palmas, located in LA RIBERA , will be part of the exclusive Costa Palmas resort community, which will also incl