Executive Chef, Ultra-Luxury Pre-Opening & Farm-to-Table

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Complimentary accommodation

Employee meals

Paid holidays

Job summary

The Executive Chef at Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences Jacksonville will lead pre-opening culinary concept development, build ultra-luxury dining experiences, and oversee all kitchen operations across outlets.

You will recruit and mentor high-performing teams, manage food costs, and collaborate with F&B, Events, Sales, and Marketing to deliver signature experiences in a destination-forward setting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Executive Chef in ultra-luxury settings.
• Experience leading pre-opening culinary programs and teams.
• Strong background in high-end, multi-outlet operations and menu development.
• Demonstrated commitment to sustainable cuisine and local sourcing.
• Exceptional leadership, budgeting, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead pre-opening culinary concept development, menus, layouts, and workflows.
• Define and execute culinary vision aligned with ultra-luxury positioning and sustainability.
• Oversee all kitchen operations (restaurants, bars, banquets, private dining).
• Champion farm-to-table approaches with on-site farm and regional producers.
• Control food cost, budgeting, inventory, and procurement in collaboration with Finance.
• Ensure food safety, hygiene, and compliance with brand standards.
• Recruit, develop, and retain high-performing culinary teams.
• Collaborate with Food & Beverage, Events, Sales, and Marketing to meet revenue goals.
• Drive innovation while maintaining authenticity and sense of place.
• Act as culinary ambassador for media engagements, VIP events, and special initiatives.

Skills

Executive Chef

Pre-opening

Multi-outlet

Sustainable cuisine

Team leadership

English proficiency

Job description

The Executive Chef at Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences Jacksonville will lead pre-opening culinary concept development, build ultra-luxury dining experiences, and oversee all kitchen operations across outlets.

You will recruit and mentor high-performing teams, manage food costs, and collaborate with F&B, Events, Sales, and Marketing to deliver signature experiences in a destination-forward setting.