Executive Sous Chef

Four Seasons; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive plan

PTO & holidays

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

401K with match

Free room nights

Employee meals

Uniform care

Employee assistance

Wellbeing program

Parental leave

Life insurance

FMLA leave

Tuition reimbursement

Training & growth

Job summary

Four Seasons Hotel Seattle is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to lead day‑to‑day kitchen operations, mentor the team, and uphold quality across all meals. You will manage inventory, coordinate with the Executive Chef, and ensure exceptional guest experiences in a luxury setting.

The role offers strong leadership opportunities, a competitive salary range of $95,000–$105,000, and comprehensive benefits. Join us in Seattle's downtown dining scene and contribute to our renowned hospitality.

Qualifications

• 2 years minimum in Restaurant Chef or Banquet Chef roles.
• Culinary education completed.
• Strong cooking skills with line experience.
• Experience in banquet operations is desirable.
• Ability to forecast product needs and manage costs.

Responsibilities

• Own the dinner presentation for Goldfinch Tavern and In‑Room Dining.
• Run all kitchens in the absence of the Executive Chef.
• Communicate clearly with kitchen staff and F&B colleagues.
• Order products to maintain adequate inventory.
• Manage flow between breakfast, lunch, dinner and overnight shifts.
• Lead with integrity and mentor the culinary team.
• Build rapport with purveyors and local peers.

Skills

Restaurant Chef Experience

Banquet Experience

Culinary Education

Menu Engineering

Cost Control

Leadership

Education

Culinary education

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:

Sleek urban retreat in the Pacific Northwest. Surrounded by snow-capped mountain peaks, deep-blue waters and swaths of evergreen forests, Seattle is as wild as it is trendy. Our Hotel puts you in the heart of the city's downtown, with the Seattle Art Museum on one side, iconic Pike Place Market on another and the waters of Elliott Bay gleaming to the west. Wake to a fresh cup of coffee delivered straight to your room, then head out to explore eclectic neighbourhoods and craft breweries, or spend the day hiking up nearby Mount Rainier or kayaking on Lake Union. Come nightfall, meet us at Goldfinch Tavern, an Ethan Stowell Restaurant, and let our chefs show you all the best local flavours of your new favourite city.

Executive Sous Chef - Full time

Four Seasons Hotel Seattle

The Executive Sous Chef plays an integral role in the kitchen management team by controlling and supervising the day to day running of the kitchens and deputizing in the absence of the Executive Chef. The Executive Sous Chef is responsible for the kitchen organization, leading the brigade of chefs on a daily basis and maintaining costs and quality control within the kitchen department.

Key Elements of the Job

• Own the dinner food presentation for guests of Goldfinch Tavern and In-Room Dining
• Able to run all aspects of all kitchens in absence of Executive Chef
• Communicate clearly and often with Kitchen staff, fellow members of the Chef team and colleagues throughout the Food and Beverage division
• Order all required product to maintain sufficient inventory
• Manage the flow between breakfast/lunch, dinner and overnight shifts
• Lead with integrity and inspire camaraderie in an intense environment
• Support creativity among culinary team members, and mentor the next generation of culinary talent
• Build rapport with purveyors, chefs and local peers within the restaurant community
• Excellent leadership skills required with ability to develop and coach his/her team

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• 2 years (minimum) of previous Restaurant Chef, Banquet Chef or similar experience
• Culinary-specific education
• Passionate about food - knowledgeable of current menu trends and concepts and able to demonstrate strong culinary skills
• Strong Banquet experience is desired
• Strong line cooking skills - you will work no fewer than 3 line shifts per month demonstrating yourself as the strongest Cook in the Kitchen
• Efficient with time
• Comfort with administrative responsibilities while maintaining a primary focus on the Kitchen operation
• Ability to forecast product needs
• Familiarity with writing recipes and translating them into purchasing systems such as Birchstreet
• Understanding of scheduling practices and basic payroll/labor reports
• Strong business acumen - able to manage labor and food costs
• Menu engineering and menu development skills
• Must be hands on and be able to lead by example.

Benefits Include:

• Salary Range: $95,000 - 105,000
• Annual Incentive Plan eligibility
• 13 Days Paid Time Off + 10 Paid Holidays/year
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan, plus Employer Match Program
• Complimentary Room Nights and Discounted Rates
• Complimentary Meals in our Employee Cafeteria
• Complimentary Uniform Care & Dry Cleaning
• Employee Assistance Program
• Investment in your Wellbeing
• Paid Parental Leave & Short-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Bereavement & Jury Duty Pay
• FMLA & WA State Leave
• Personal, Medical, & Military Leave options
• Tuition reimbursement
• Training Programs; Growth & Development Opportunities

Seattle Hospitality Careers | Four Seasons Hotel Seattle

Four Seasons Hotel Seattle is an equal opportunity employer.

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