Executive Sous Chef: Creative Menu & Culinary Leader

Four Seasons; East Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k with company match

Complimentary stays at Four Seasons

Job summary

Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to lead culinary teams across outlets and events. The role focuses on menu development, quality control, vendor coordination and maintaining top-tier standards that align with Four Seasons luxury service.

The ideal candidate will have a college degree in hospitality or culinary arts and 5–7 years of senior culinary leadership experience, with strong English communication and weekend/evening availability.

Qualifications

• College degree preferably specializing in hotel/restaurant management or culinary arts, or equivalent experience is required
• Five to seven years previous experience in multiple culinary/food & beverage department head positions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and oversee menu development across all outlets with balance of innovation and seasonality
• Drive financial performance through management of food cost, productivity, and inventory controls
• Lead and develop culinary and stewarding teams, ensuring food quality, hygiene and safety standards
• Oversee receiving, ordering, and coordination with Sales/Operations to meet guest expectations
• Communicate with outlets management daily to align on guest feedback and service standards

Skills

Leadership experience

Education

College degree in hotel/restaurants management or culinary arts

Job description

Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to lead culinary teams across outlets and events. The role focuses on menu development, quality control, vendor coordination and maintaining top-tier standards that align with Four Seasons luxury service.

The ideal candidate will have a college degree in hospitality or culinary arts and 5–7 years of senior culinary leadership experience, with strong English communication and weekend/evening availability.