Banquet Chef de Partie — Lead Kitchen Excellence

Four Seasons; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring

Training

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Match

Discounted Stays

Vacation pay

Sick pay

Holidays

Employee meals

Uniforms provided

Parking discount

Job summary

Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences New Orleans seeks a Chef De Partie to join our dynamic Food & Beverage team. You will help lead daily kitchen operations, ensure exceptional food quality, consistency, and presentation for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and support a talented culinary team.

You will uphold food safety standards, mentor colleagues, and contribute to delivering outstanding dining experiences for every guest in a luxury setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, culinary school education, or equivalent culinary experience.
• Minimum of two years of culinary experience with advanced knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, and kitchen operations.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong knife skills, organizational abilities, and the capability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to food safety, quality standards, teamwork, and guest-focused service.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in the preparation of breakfast, lunch, and dinner menu items while maintaining recipe, portion, and presentation standards.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations, including station set-up, production planning, and service execution.
• Train, coach, motivate, and support culinary team members while fostering a culture of excellence and teamwork.
• Monitor inventory, food rotation, quality standards, and waste control to ensure operational efficiency and food cost management.
• Operate and maintain commercial kitchen equipment while ensuring compliance with safety, sanitation, and Four Seasons standards.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Knife skills

Food safety

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary school education

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences New Orleans seeks a Chef De Partie to join our dynamic Food & Beverage team. You will help lead daily kitchen operations, ensure exceptional food quality, consistency, and presentation for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and support a talented culinary team.

You will uphold food safety standards, mentor colleagues, and contribute to delivering outstanding dining experiences for every guest in a luxury setting.