Chef de Cuisine – Luxury Resort Kitchen Leader

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts; Kailua (HI); On-site; USD 84,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site Physical Therapist

24-hour gym access

Holiday, Vacation & Sick pay

Robust Benefit Plan

Company match 401K

Laundered employee uniform

Free employee meals

Complimentary stays at Four Seasons

Training and development opportunities

Employee recognition programs

Job summary

Four Seasons Resort Hualālai is seeking a Chef De Cuisine with a passion for excellence to join our culinary team. This leadership role works across disciplines to deliver exceptional guest experiences and maintain the highest kitchen standards.

The position requires expertise in hospitality operations, menu development, and staff mentoring, while coordinating with guests and colleagues to ensure outstanding service at all times.

Qualifications

• Two to three years previous experience in culinary/food & beverage manager positions.
• Hawaii Dept of Health TB clearance required.
• Legally able to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Select, train, evaluate, lead, motivate, coach, and discipline all employees in the Kitchen to ensure that established cultural and core standards are met; long-range strategic planning for outlet.
• Assist in planning and development of menus and recipes, ensure correct preparation and presentation, minimize waste.
• Control labor and operating expenses through scheduling, budgeting, purchasing, and inventory control.
• Ensure sanitation standards and cleanliness of the kitchen as set forth by Four Seasons and regulations.
• Maintain control systems for quality and portion consistency; monitor shipments and quality.
• Communicate with staff and managers to coordinate operations; attend meetings and interact with guests to ensure satisfaction.
• In off-peak seasons, drive business creatively with private lunches/dinners and innovative culinary programming.

Skills

Leadership

Training

Budgeting

Menu development

Sanitation standards

Guest interaction

Job description

Four Seasons Resort Hualālai is seeking a Chef De Cuisine with a passion for excellence to join our culinary team. This leadership role works across disciplines to deliver exceptional guest experiences and maintain the highest kitchen standards.

The position requires expertise in hospitality operations, menu development, and staff mentoring, while coordinating with guests and colleagues to ensure outstanding service at all times.