Executive Sous Chef — Luxury Island Resort Kitchen Lead

fourseasons; Hawaii; On-site; USD 123,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site physical therapist

24/7 gym access

Holiday, vacation & sick pay

Robust Benefit Plan

Company Match 401K Plan

Free employee meals

Job summary

Four Seasons Resort Hualālai in Hawaii seeks an Executive Sous Chef to lead the kitchen team and uphold Four Seasons standards in a luxury resort setting. The role drives culinary excellence, staff development, and operational planning across departments to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

The successful candidate will have extensive culinary leadership, strong menu planning capabilities, and a proven track record in controlling costs and maintaining sanitation and quality across

Qualifications

• Three to five years previous experience in a culinary/food & beverage line position, or one to two years in a supervisory or assistant manager position.
• College degree preferably specializing in hotel/restaurant management or culinary arts, or equivalent experience is required.
• Successful candidate must possess legal work authorization in United States

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the selection, training, development, and evaluation of employees and managers in the Kitchen Department through effective management and leadership to ensure that established cultural and core standards are met; long-range strategic operational planning.
• Assist in the planning and development of menus for the hotel, ensure the correct preparation and presentation of a consistent level for all food items prepared through production and demonstration.
• Control labor and operating expenses through effective scheduling, budgeting, purchasing decisions, and inventory control.
• Ensure that sanitation standards as set forth by Four Seasons, local, state, and federal regulations are in compliance as well as the cleanliness and organization of the kitchen.
• Maintain control systems which will assure quality and portion consistency, monitor food shipments to ensure they meet established purchasing specifications as well and foster an awareness of the importance of food preparation and quality.
• Communicate with employees and managers to ensure operational needs are met as well as attend regular operational meetings to ensure effective coordination and cooperation between departments

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Menu planning

Education

College degree in hotel/restaurant management or culinary arts

Job description

Four Seasons Resort Hualālai in Hawaii seeks an Executive Sous Chef to lead the kitchen team and uphold Four Seasons standards in a luxury resort setting. The role drives culinary excellence, staff development, and operational planning across departments to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

The successful candidate will have extensive culinary leadership, strong menu planning capabilities, and a proven track record in controlling costs and maintaining sanitation and quality across