Chef de Partie, Butchery

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lucrative salary

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K with employer matching starting

Complimentary hotel stays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Four Seasons Naples is seeking a Butchery Chef de Partie to lead the day‑to‑day operation of the butchery team, ensuring the highest standards of quality, safety, and product utilization across all outlets on property.

The role requires 2–4 years in a hotel or high‑volume environment, with advanced knowledge of meat fabrication and food safety practices. Strong organizational skills and teamwork are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–4 years progressive culinary experience with butchery focus in high-volume environments.
• Knowledge of meat, poultry, seafood fabrication, portioning, storage, and yield management.
• Ability to train and coach junior team members and manage daily production.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operation of the butchery area and ensure standards.
• Prepare and portion meat, seafood, and poultry for all outlets.
• Receive, inspect, and verify quality and specifications of products.
• Manage inventory, par levels, and ordering requirements.
• Maintain storage, labeling, dating, and proper handling for safety.
• Control food cost through proper utilization and waste reduction.
• Coordinate production and distribution to culinary outlets.
• Maintain records of receiving, yields, transfers, and inventory.

Skills

Butchery experience

Food safety (HACCP)

Inventory control

Staff training

Organization

English proficiency

Heavy lifting ability

Flexible schedule

Education

High school diploma / culinary training

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:

A rare gem on Florida’s Gulf Coast of Southwest Florida, Naples Beach Club, a Four Seasons Resort, is an exclusive collection of 156 luxurious beachfront private residences and a 222-room hotel all within a 125-acre walkable coastal village in the heart of Old Naples. Honoring local heritage and artfully reimagined for modern-day elegance, the resort includes residents-only facilities and amenities, a luxury spa and state-of-the‑art well‑being/fitness center, exquisite and diverse fine dining outlets, outdoor pursuits to include a tennis center, and an 18‑hole golf course, bowling and movie theater experiences, and an exclusive private club. The first of its kind, the Naples Beach Club, a Four Seasons Resort, is paradise found.

About the role

The Butchery Chef de Partie is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the butchery team, ensuring the highest standards of quality, consistency, food safety, and product utilization. This role oversees the receiving, preparation, storage, and distribution of all meat, seafood, and poultry products while supporting culinary operations across the property. The Butchery Chef de Partie will serve as the subject matter expert in butchery, helping to maintain departmental standards, monitor inventory, guide junior team members, and support the Executive Sous

Chef in achieving operational and financial goals.

What you will do

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Oversee the daily operation of the butchery area, ensuring all meat, seafood, and poultry products are prepared according to Four Seasons standards and production requirements.
• Cut, trim, bone, portion, and prepare various varieties of meat, seafood, and poultry for restaurants, banquets, in‑room dining, and employee dining operations.
• Receive, inspect, and verify the quality, freshness, and specifications of all incoming meat, seafood, and poultry products.
• Perform yield testing and monitor product utilization to maximize quality, consistency, and cost efficiency.
• Assist the Executive Sous Chef with inventory management, ordering requirements, stock rotation, and maintaining appropriate par levels.
• Monitor and maintain proper storage, labeling, dating, and handling procedures to ensure food safety and compliance with health regulations.
• Assist in controlling food cost through proper product utilization, waste reduction, portion control, and accurate inventory practices.
• Coordinate daily production requirements and ensure timely distribution of products to all culinary outlets.
• Maintain accurate records related to receiving, yields, transfers, and inventory as required.
• Operate, maintain, and properly clean all kitchen and butchery equipment, ensuring safe working conditions at all times.
• Monitor cleanliness and organization of all butchery workspaces, storage areas, walk‑in coolers, and freezers.
• Support the Executive Sous Chef with implementing operational improvements and maintaining departmental standards.
• Work harmoniously and professionally with co‑workers, supervisors, and leaders across all culinary and stewarding teams.

NON‑ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist with kitchen preparation and production as required.
• Support special events, seasonal programming, and opening initiatives.
• Perform kosher butchering when required.
• Participate in departmental meetings, training sessions, and ongoing development programs.

What you bring

• High school diploma, culinary school education, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum 2‑4 years of progressive culinary experience, including at least 2 years specializing in butchery within a hotel, restaurant, resort, or high‑volume food service environment.
• Advanced knowledge of meat, poultry, seafood fabrication, portioning, storage, and yield management.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage daily butchery production and prioritize multiple operational demands.
• Strong understanding of food safety, sanitation, HACCP principles, and proper product handling procedures.
• Experience with inventory control, food cost management, and waste reduction practices.
• Ability to train, coach, and support the development of junior culinary team members.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs and remain standing for extended periods.
• Flexible schedule with the ability to work mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events.
• Average reading, writing, and oral proficiency in English.

What we offer:

Four Seasons believes in offering the best to the best when it comes to employee benefits! Here is what we are offering you:

• Lucrative salary!
• Market‑leading benefits package that includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401K with employer matching all starting at 30 days!
• Time off plans starting on the day of hire!
• An opportunity to be a part of a cohesive team in an inclusive work environment!
• Complimentary and discounted hotel staysaround the world!
• Wellbeing and mental health initiatives and focused company!
• Embracement and promotion of diversity in our workplace!
• Complimentary employee meals and beverages!
• Tuition reimbursement!

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Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To access the ‘EEOC is The Law’ Information poster please visit this website - https://eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf

Visa Requirements

US work authorization is required.

Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To access the ‘EEOC is The Law’ Information poster please visit this website - https://www.eeoc.gov/know-your-rights-workplace-discrimination-illegal