Lux Kitchen Leader: Sous Chef at Waterfront Hotel

fourseasons; United States; On-site; USD 63,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

401k Plan

Training & Development

Employee Meals

Hotel Discounts

Parking Discount

Job summary

Four Seasons is seeking a Sous Chef to plan, organize, direct and supervise the Kitchen Department, ensuring superior quality and consistent food production.

You will recruit and train staff, develop recipes, control labor and costs, uphold sanitation standards, and coordinate with managers to meet operational needs. US work authorization is required; anticipated start date is Q1 2027. The position offers competitive benefits and growth opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, control and direct the work of employees in the Kitchen Department responsible for food preparation while ensuring superior quality and consistency.
• Select, train, evaluate, lead, motivate, coach, and discipline all employees in the Kitchen’s food production area to ensure that established cultural and core standards are met.
• Assist in the planning and development of recipes, and 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.

Job description

Four Seasons is seeking a Sous Chef to plan, organize, direct and supervise the Kitchen Department, ensuring superior quality and consistent food production.

You will recruit and train staff, develop recipes, control labor and costs, uphold sanitation standards, and coordinate with managers to meet operational needs. US work authorization is required; anticipated start date is Q1 2027. The position offers competitive benefits and growth opportunities.