Italian Restaurant Chef

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts; Brookside (DE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Multicultural work environment

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Four Seasons Resort and Residences Dominican Republic at Tropicalia seeks an Italian Restaurant Chef to lead the kitchen, ensuring authentic, high-level dining experiences aligned with the hotel’s standards.

You will oversee daily operations, uphold quality and presentation, develop the culinary team, and manage inventory and costs while coordinating with F&B for exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Italian Restaurant Chef, Senior Sous Chef, or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of traditional and contemporary Italian cuisine.
• Experience in luxury hospitality, resorts, or high-end restaurants.
• Proven ability to lead and develop culinary teams.
• Knowledge of cost control and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily kitchen operations of the Italian restaurant.
• Ensure quality, presentation, flavor, and consistency of each dish.
• Supervise and coach culinary team to maintain high performance standards.
• Ensure hygiene, food safety, and proper handling standards.
• Manage inventory, food costs, waste, and product utilization.
• Support menu development while preserving Italian authenticity.
• Coordinate with Food & Beverage to ensure a seamless dining experience.

Skills

Italian cuisine

Team leadership

Food safety

Job description

About Four Seasons:

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.

At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location:

Four Seasons Resort and Residences Dominican Republic at Tropicalia will feature 95 keys and 25 branded residential homes, 8 distinct F&B outlets, all thoughtfully designed to reflect a contemporary interpretation of the Dominican Republic’s natural beauty. Wellness will be a defining pillar of the property, delivering a holistic experience that harmonizes with the natural environment while enhancing overall wellbeing through the restorative power of nature. The sustainable luxury destination is located on a 60-acre (24 hectare) site along the pristine beachfront of Playa Esmeralda in northeastern Dominican Republic, along the southern shores of Samaná Bay. A site of breathtaking natural beauty, Tropicalia is home to a diverse ecosystem of white-sand beaches; crystalline, aquamarine water and coral reefs; mountains, forests, mangroves, lagoons and rivers; a working coconut plantation; and an organic farm.

About the Role:

Responsible for leading the culinary operation of the Italian restaurant, ensuring authenticity, quality, consistency, and a high-level dining experience in line with the hotel’s standards of service and excellence.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead the daily kitchen operations of the Italian restaurant.
• Ensure the quality, presentation, flavor, and consistency of every dish.
• Supervise, coach, and develop the culinary team while maintaining high performance standards.
• Ensure compliance with hygiene, food safety, and food handling standards.
• Manage inventory, food costs, waste, and efficient product utilization.
• Support the development and updating of menus while preserving the authenticity of Italian cuisine.
• Coordinate with the Food & Beverage team to ensure a smooth and exceptional dining experience.

Requirements:

• Previous experience as an Italian Restaurant Chef, Senior Sous Chef, or similar position.
• Strong knowledge of traditional and contemporary Italian cuisine.
• Experience in luxury hospitality, resorts, or high-end restaurants.
• Proven experience leading and developing culinary teams.
• Knowledge of cost control, inventory management, hygiene, and food safety standards.
• Intermediate to advanced English proficiency preferred.
• Strong focus on quality, attention to detail, and guest experience.

We Offer:

• The opportunity to be part of a high-level hospitality operation.
• A dynamic and multicultural work environment.
• Learning, development, and professional growth opportunities.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

Availability:

Availability to work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on operational needs.