Executive Sous Chef - Lead Culinary Team in Luxury Resort

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts; Kona (KY); On-site; USD 123,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Range

On-site Physical Therapist

24-hour Gym access

Holiday, Vacation & Sick pay

Robust Benefit Plan

Company Match 401K

Uniforms provided

Free employee meals

Complimentary stays at Four Seasons

Job summary

Four Seasons Resort Hualālai seeks an Executive Sous Chef with a passion for excellence and proven leadership in hospitality operations. The incumbent will work across disciplines to deliver an exceptional dining experience and uphold the Four Seasons standards.

Responsibilities include coordinating staff development, planning menus, managing labor costs, and ensuring sanitation and quality control across the kitchen.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in culinary/food & beverage, or 1–2 years in a supervisory role.
• College degree in hotel/restaurant management or culinary arts, or equivalent experience.
• Legal work authorization in United States.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate selection, training, development, and evaluation of Kitchen Department staff and managers.
• Assist in menu planning and ensure high-quality food preparation and presentation.
• Control labor and operating expenses through scheduling, budgeting, and inventory control.
• Ensure sanitation standards per Four Seasons and regulatory requirements are met.

Skills

Leadership

Menu planning

Cost control

Sanitation

Quality control

Communication

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Four Seasons Resort Hualālai seeks an Executive Sous Chef with a passion for excellence and proven leadership in hospitality operations. The incumbent will work across disciplines to deliver an exceptional dining experience and uphold the Four Seasons standards.

Responsibilities include coordinating staff development, planning menus, managing labor costs, and ensuring sanitation and quality control across the kitchen.