Junior Sous Chef

fourseasons; Surfside (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and Development opportunities

Complimentary Accommodation

Complimentary Dry Cleaning

Complimentary Employee Meals

Complimentary Parking

Job summary

Four Seasons is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to lead its culinary team at The Surf Club in Surfside, Florida. The role involves managing kitchen activities, ensuring high standards in food preparation, and inspiring talent within the team.

The ideal candidate will have a culinary degree, 3-5 years of leadership experience, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Benefits include excellent training opportunities and complimentary accommodation at other Four Seasons locations.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a leadership role in luxury hotel or fine dining restaurant.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to use technology as needed for the job.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary teams ensuring quality and consistency.
• Collaborate to innovate and refine menu items.
• Mentor and support creativity among culinary team members.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Culinary skills

Education

Culinary degree or qualified experience

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:

Oceanfront elegance within an iconic social club setting. From the moment it first opened its doors on New Year’s Eve 1930, The Surf Club has hosted history. It is here that you will find Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club. An icon in the Miami Beaches, located near Sunny Isles, this beachside hotel brings a new era of luxury, with celebrated dining and a world-class spa, to its Surfside shores.

About the Role:

The Junior Sous Chef is an integral leader in the culinary team and reports to the Restaurant Executive Chef. This position requires dynamic leadership, a passion for developing talent, a focus on establishing and maintaining the highest standards of culinary excellence.

In addition to managing the day-to-day activities of the kitchen, the Junior Sous Chef plays a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth execution of menu items, maintaining consistency in taste and presentation.

What you will do:

• Demonstrate solid leadership that motivates, inspires and is in line with our Four Seasons culture of The Golden Rule.

• Lead culinary teams to ensure superior quality and consistency in preparation of all food items.

• Collaborate closely with the culinary team to innovate and refine dishes, ensuring that guests' expectations are consistently exceeded.

• Support creativity among culinary team members, and mentor the next generation of culinary talent.

What will you bring:

• Culinary degree or qualified experience, Previous experience of 3-5 years in leadership role in luxury hotel or fine dining restaurant

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to collaborate with other areas and positively engage with colleagues and guests

• Strong time management skills and able to lead a team in a fast-paced environment

• Able to use technology as needed for the job

What we offer:

• Excellent Training and Development opportunities

• Complimentary Accommodation at other Four Seasons Hotels and Resort

• Complimentary Dry Cleaning for Employee Uniforms

• Complimentary Employee Meals

• Complimentary Parking

Schedule & Hours:

• Full time (early mornings, days, evening, weekends, holidays and overnights)

Candidates must have valid work authorization for the U.S.

Please note that due to the large number of responses we receive, only candidates being considered for the above position will be contacted for an interview.

Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Aff

Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To access the 'EEOC is The Law' Information poster please visit this website - https://eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf