Chef de Cuisine - Talavera

Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits and insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Employee hotel rates worldwide

Uniforms with dry cleaning service

Shift meals and on-site parking

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to lead the Talavera culinary team. This role focuses on menu development, food quality and financial performance in a luxury, high-energy environment.

You will oversee daily operations, mentor staff, and drive excellence across presentation and guest experiences, with strong emphasis on seasonal ingredients and Spanish-influenced cuisine.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of Sous Chef or Culinary Manager experience in luxury venues.
• Strong experience with Spanish-influenced cuisine and à la carte operations.
• Banquet and catering experience across resort operations.
• A high-energy, creative leader who builds relationships and develops culinary talent.
• US work authorization is required unless currently in a Four Seasons managerial role or eligible for L-1 sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead Talavera culinary team and oversee daily kitchen operations.
• Drive menu development, presentation, and food quality with seasonal ingredients.
• Manage food cost, inventory, purchasing, and labor planning.
• Ensure smooth prep, line, storage, and service transitions across shifts.
• Collaborate with Food & Beverage and support Banquet/Catering operations.

Skills

Sous Chef experience

Spanish cuisine

Banquet experience

Leadership

US work authorization

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.

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.

About The location:

Experience the luxury of living and working in one of the Southwest’s most desirable destinations. Scottsdale blends refined living with world-class golf, dining, shopping, wellness, and arts. Minutes from Old Town, Phoenix, and Sky Harbor, it offers easy access locally and globally. Weekends lend themselves easy escapes, whether a day trip to Sedona’s red rocks, a visit to the Grand Canyon, or exploring Arizona’s diverse desert and mountain landscapes. Build a career as dynamic as the place you call home, enjoying a lifestyle defined by excellence, balance, and meaningful connection.

About The Role

Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to lead the culinary team at Talavera, our signature modern Spanish steakhouse featuring prime cuts, fresh seafood and seasonal ingredients against the backdrop of the Sonoran Desert. The Chef de Cuisine will oversee daily culinary operations, inspire and develop the team, and drive excellence across menu development, food quality, presentation and financial performance. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and creative culinary leader who thrives in a high-energy luxury environment and is eager to grow alongside an ambitious team while delivering exceptional Four Seasons experiences.

What You Will Do

• Lead and inspire the Talavera culinary team, overseeing daily kitchen operations, training and development, communication, and performance.
• Drive culinary excellence through menu development, recipe design, food presentation, quality standards and the use of fresh, seasonal and local products.
• Manage kitchen operations and financial performance, including food cost, inventory, purchasing, labor and weekly culinary labor planning.
• Oversee kitchen organization and execution across prep, line stations, storage and service periods while ensuring seamless transitions between operations.
• Collaborate across the Food & Beverage division, supporting Banquet and Catering operations, participating in business reviews, and acting as a culinary department leader in the absence of the Executive Chef or Executive Sous Chef.

What You Bring

• 3–5 years of Sous Chef or Culinary Manager experience in a luxury hotel, resort or high-end restaurant environment.
• Strong experience with Spanish-influenced cuisine, with a demonstrated understanding of à la carte, all-day dining and/or In-Room Dining operations.
• Banquet and catering experience, with the flexibility and versatility to contribute across all aspects of a resort culinary operation, not simply as an à la carte specialist.
• A high-energy, creative and organized leader who builds strong relationships, develops culinary talent and fosters a collaborative team environment.
• U.S. work authorization is required, unless the candidate is currently in a managerial position at a Four Seasons location. Current Four Seasons managers may qualify for L-1 visa sponsorship.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Exclusive employee rates at Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts worldwide
• Complimentary uniforms with dry cleaning service
• Complimentary shift meals and on-site parking
• Career growth opportunities, including learning programs and tuition reimbursement
• A culture of care, respect, and inclusion
• Recognition programs, employee events, and a strong sense of community

Schedule & Hours

• Full time
• Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays.

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