Executive Sous Chef

Four Seasons Hotel and Resorts Gruppe; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Four Seasons Hotel Austin seeks an experienced Executive Sous Chef to lead its Culinary Team. This role entails managing kitchen operations, ensuring food quality, and fostering a culture of excellence. The ideal candidate will possess significant culinary experience and leadership skills, while also promoting a positive workplace environment.

Benefits

Free Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance after 30 days

Room night stays at Four Seasons Worldwide

Employee meals prepared by the Culinary Team

Dry cleaning and alteration of employee uniforms

Parking in Downtown Austin during work shifts

Vacation and Sick Leave

401k participation with company matching

100% Company-Paid Parental Leave

Growth opportunities within Four Seasons

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years experience in culinary/food and beverage department head positions is required.
• Excellent English language proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking.
• Ability to operate and utilize culinary production equipment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations including staff management and menu planning.
• Ensure compliance with health regulations and maintain food quality standards.
• Manage inventory and purchasing while supporting strategic planning.

Skills

Leadership

Menu Planning

Operational Efficiency

Food Quality Standards

Staff Management

Education

College degree in hotel/restaurant management or culinary arts

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:

Austin’s particular brand of cool is evident in every detail of our lakeside retreat, as unique as the city itself. Poised in the heart of downtown— on the banks of Lady Bird Lake—the Hotel offers a convenient escape for those looking to explore Austin’s iconic happenings from a secluded oasis. Offering 286 total guest rooms and suites, two award-winning dining outlets (Ciclo and Live Oak), a luxury spa, and 17,121 sq. ft. (1,591 m2) of event space, we remain one of Austin’s first and longest-standing luxury hotels. Guests come for our legendary service and well-appointed accommodations and then return for our exciting seasonal activations and ever-evolving food and beverage offerings.

About the role

Four Seasons Hotel Austin is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to join our dynamic Culinary Team. The ideal candidate will provide leadership and management for the Kitchen Department by establishing plans of character, integrity, and quality which result in the long-range continued growth and profitability of the department, division and Hotel.

What you will do

The Executive Sous Chef is classified as a Department Head position, reporting to the Executive Chef, and is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the kitchen, including staff management, menu planning, cost control, and maintaining food quality and sanitation standards. This role supports strategic planning, ensures compliance with health regulations, manages inventory and purchasing, and helps drive profitability through effective leadership and operational efficiency.

What you bring

• College degree preferably specializing in hotel/restaurant management or culinary arts, or equivalent experience
• 5 to 7 years previous experience in multiple culinary/food and beverage department head positions
• Excellent reading, writing and oral proficiency in the English language
• The ability to operate computer equipment and other food & beverage computer systems
• The ability to operate and utilize culinary production equipment and tools

What we offer:
COMPLIMENTARY

• FREE Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance after 30 days!!!
• Room night stays at Four Seasons Worldwide
• Employee meals prepared by the Four Seasons Culinary Team
• Dry cleaning and alteration of employee uniforms
• Parking in Downtown Austin during work shifts

DISCOUNTED

• Discounted public transportation options
• Four Seasons beds and bedding
• Gold’s Gym membership

ADDITIONAL

• Vacation, Sick, Twelve (12) Paid Holidays
• 401k participation with a company matching program
• 100% Company-Paid Parental Leave
• Growth opportunities within Four Seasons

Schedule & Hours:

As our hotel is open 24/7, 365 days a year, we expect our People & Culture Manager to be flexible in working mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

The greatest strength of Four Seasons is the diversity of our people. Celebrating diversity ensures a strong culture as we build on our foundation of the Golden Rule. The Four Seasons culture journey is continuing to grow with our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging focus.

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