Executive Sous Chef - Lead a Luxury Hotel Kitchen in SF

fourseasons; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k plan

Parental leave

Complimentary accommodation at otherFS

Complimentary Employee Meals

Paid holidays

Job summary

Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero seeks an Executive Sous Chef to lead the Kitchen Department, guiding culinary operations, staff development, menu execution, and financial performance while delivering exceptional dining experiences.

The role requires 3–5 years in senior culinary roles, a hotel/restaurant management or culinary arts degree, and strong leadership with a focus on quality, cost control, and compliance with sanitation standards.

Qualifications

• College degree specializing in hotel/restaurant management or culinary arts, or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years previous experience in multiple culinary/food & beverage department head positions.
• Working knowledge of division operations and Four Seasons standards.
• Ability to operate computer equipment and food & beverage systems.
• Ability to operate culinary production equipment and tools.
• Proficiency in English (reading/writing/oral).
• Legal work authorization in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the hotel's senior-most culinary leader with strategic direction for kitchen operations.
• Coordinate training, development, and evaluation of Kitchen Department staff.
• Assist in menu planning and ensure consistent quality and presentation.
• Control labor and expenses, budget decisions, and inventory control.
• Ensure sanitation standards compliance and kitchen organization.
• Maintain quality control and proper purchasing specifications.
• Communicate with staff and attend operational meetings for coordination.

Skills

Leadership

Menu planning

Budgeting

Sanitation standards

Food & beverage systems

English proficiency

Work authorization

Culinary production equipment

Education

College degree in hotel/restaurant management or culinary arts

Tools

Four Seasons computer systems

Job description

Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero seeks an Executive Sous Chef to lead the Kitchen Department, guiding culinary operations, staff development, menu execution, and financial performance while delivering exceptional dining experiences.

The role requires 3–5 years in senior culinary roles, a hotel/restaurant management or culinary arts degree, and strong leadership with a focus on quality, cost control, and compliance with sanitation standards.