Executive Sous Chef - Oceanfront Luxury Kitchen Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

On-site Physical Therapist

Gym access (24-hour)

Holiday, Vacation & Sick pay

Robust Benefit Plan

Company Match 401K Plan

Laundered Employee Uniform

Free employee meals

Complimentary stays at Four Seasons

Job summary

Four Seasons Resort Hualālai in Hawaii seeks an Executive Sous Chef to lead the kitchen team and uphold Four Seasons standards of culinary excellence.

You will develop menus, manage costs, ensure sanitation, and mentor staff while collaborating with a high-performing culinary team. This role offers a competitive salary with extensive benefits and opportunities for career growth within the Four Seasons network.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of culinary/food & beverage kitchen experience.
• One to two years in a supervisory or assistant manager position.
• College degree preferably in hotel/restaurant management or culinary arts, or equivalent experience is required.
• Legal work authorization to work 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 experience

Culinary expertise

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 of culinary excellence.

You will develop menus, manage costs, ensure sanitation, and mentor staff while collaborating with a high-performing culinary team. This role offers a competitive salary with extensive benefits and opportunities for career growth within the Four Seasons network.