Cook

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Statutory vacation + 1 extra day

Outstanding training programs

Employee travel program

Uniforms provided

Complimentary meals at Sabores

Birthday cake by Pastry Team

Medical insurance with optional family

Employee discounts (F&B, spa, retail)

On-site gym access

FS Benefits platform access

Job summary

Four Seasons Hotels Ltd. in Lisbon is seeking a Cook to join our team. You will prepare breakfast, lunch, and dinner to guest orders, while maintaining top quality and sanitary standards in a luxury hotel setting.

Ideal candidates have kitchen operations experience, can work flexible hours including evenings and weekends, and communicate effectively in Portuguese and English. Join us for a rewarding role with meals, uniforms, and world-class benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen/culinary operations.
• Willing to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to multitask in a fast paced environment.
• Must have authorization to work in an European country.
• Reading, writing and speaking Portuguese and English.

Responsibilities

• Prepare breakfast, lunch and dinner per guest order while following quality standards.
• Maintain safe, sanitary kitchen, food storage and handling procedures.
• Perform culinary production, portion control and service standards.
• Follow production schedule for timely service.
• Prepare meats/poultry/game/fish, vegetables and fruits.
• Move equipment to and from stations and maintain cleanliness.
• Keep station and equipment clean and sanitary.
• Store, rotate and manage all food products per guidelines.

Skills

Kitchen operations

Flexible schedule

Multitasking

Portuguese & English fluency

Work authorization in Europe

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:

Lisbon’s most iconic address. Located in the heart of Lisbon, our historic Hotel wears the cultural heart and soul of Portugal on its sleeve. Inside, art‑decor sensibilities mingle with an updated Louis XVI style, and a collection of important contemporary local artwork fills our halls. Outside, views of the city’s rolling hills and brightly tiled exteriors spread out before you. After spending the day exploring the city sights, many just steps from the Hotel, we invite you for a seasonally inspired, Michelin‑starred gastronomic experience at CURA restaurant.

About the role

We are looking for a Cook to join our Team in Lisbon!

What you will do

• Prepare breakfast, lunch, and dinner, food items per guest order in accordance with production requirements and quality standards while maintaining a safe, sanitary work environment;
• Maintain food storage and handling procedures;
• Perform technical culinary food production, portion control, and service standards;
• Follow production schedule;
• Food preparation of meats/poultry/game/fish, vegetables, and fruits;
• Lifting and moving equipment to and from work stations, stove, and refrigerator;
• Maintains a clean and sanitary work station and equipment;
• Properly store, rotate, and manage all food products following local, state, federal, and company guidelines and procedures

What you bring

• Experience in kitchen/culinary operations;
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule in order to accomplish all major tasks. This may include some evenings, weekends and holidays;
• The ability to multitask in a fast paced environment;
• The candidate must hold the required authorization to work in an European country.
• Reading, writing and oral proficiency both in Portuguese and English.

What we offer

• Competitive compensation package.
• Statutory vacation allowance plus one additional day of paid leave.
• Outstanding training programs and career development opportunities, including enriching international taskforce opportunities.
• Employee travel program with complimentary stays at Four Seasons properties worldwide.
• Provision of employee uniforms.
• Complimentary meals at our much‑loved Sabores Employee Restaurant.
• A birthday cake prepared especially for you by our renowned Pastry Team for you to celebrate with your loved ones.
• Comprehensive medical insurance, with the option to extend coverage to family members, plus access to an on‑site doctor for preventive care.
• Exclusive retail, spa, and food & beverage discounts within the hotel.
• Access to a modern, fully equipped employee on‑site gym.
• Full access to the FS Benefits platform.