Banquet Sous Chef

Four Seasons; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring & development

Medical Insurance

Free stays after 6 months

Paid holidays

Employee meals

Uniform dry cleaning

Parking discount

401K

Job summary

Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences New Orleans is seeking candidates to join our team as a Banquet Sous Chef. In this key culinary leadership role, you will partner with the Banquet Chef to support all aspects of banquet kitchen operations, delivering exceptional dining experiences for meetings, events, and special occasions.

Working alongside a talented culinary team, you will help execute exceptional cuisine, uphold the highest quality standards, and ensure the seamless execution of

Qualifications

• College degree in hotel/restaurant management or culinary arts, or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years culinary/F&B line experience or 1–2 years supervisory role.
• English fluency and authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and development of consistent service of food items to be prepared.
• Control labor and operating expenses through scheduling, budgeting, and purchasing.
• Maintain sanitation standards and kitchen organization in compliance with regulations.
• Maintain quality and portion control; monitor shipments and ensure specs.
• Coordinate with managers to ensure operational needs and meet meetings/events.

Skills

Culinary experience

Leadership experience

English proficiency

US work authorization

Education

Culinary degree or hotel/restaurant mgmt

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

Riverfront luxury in one of America's most celebrated cities. Unlocking the authentic New Orleans, Four Seasons invites you to our landmark tower – a heritage icon with a central downtown location on the banks of the Mississippi River. Dine on innovative Louisiana cuisine, relax by our resort-style pool, and plan your own private event at our 34th-floor observation deck boasting NOLA’s best views.

About the Role

Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences New Orleans is seeking candidates to join our team as a Banquet Sous Chef. In this key culinary leadership role, you will partner with the Banquet Chef to support all aspects of banquet kitchen operations, delivering exceptional dining experiences for meetings, events, and special occasions. Working alongside a talented culinary team, you will help execute exceptional cuisine, uphold the highest quality standards, and ensure the seamless execution of every event.

What You'll Do

• Assist in the planning and development of consistent service of food items to be prepared.
• Experienced with the control of labor and operating expenses through effective scheduling, budgeting, and purchasing decisions.
• 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 To Expect

• Lead and support daily kitchen operations in a fast-paced environment, remaining active throughout the shift while supervising, coaching, and expediting service across multiple culinary production areas.
• Work hands-on with food products, ingredients, and culinary equipment, including frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, bending, and kneeling to support efficient kitchen operations.
• Thrive in a professional culinary setting with exposure to heat, steam, cold temperatures, and kitchen equipment while maintaining the highest standards of food quality, safety, and sanitation.

What You Bring

• College degree preferably specializing in hotel/restaurant management or culinary arts, or equivalent experience is required.
• Three to five years previous experience in a culinary/food & beverage line position, or one to two years in a supervisory or assistant manager position.
• Working knowledge of division operations as well as Four Seasons cultural and core standards, policies, and standard operating procedures. Working knowledge is generally learned on-the-job.
• Ability to operate computer equipment and other food & beverage computer systems.
• Ability to operate and utilize culinary production equipment and tools.
• Reading, writing and oral proficiency in the English language.
• Must have authorization to work in The United States.

Our Benefits

• Rewarding Work Culture
• Excellent Mentoring, Training and Development Opportunities
• World Class Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Programl>
• Complimentary Stays at Four Seasons Worldwide after 6 Months
• Holiday and Vacation Pay (9 paid Holidays including Mardi Gras)
• Complimentary employee meals prepared by Four Seasons Culinary Team
• Complimentary Dry Cleaning of Employee Uniforms
• Discounted Parking
• 401K Participation with a Company Matching Program

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