Luxury Hotel Sous Chef — Lead Culinary Team & Menu Development

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 56,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Training and Development

Complimentary Accommodation at other F

Complimentary Dry Cleaning forEmployee

Complimentary Employee Meals

Job summary

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts in Fort Lauderdale is seeking a Sous Chef to lead the culinary team under the Executive Chef. You will ensure top-quality food preparation and maintain consistent standards across all dishes.

The role requires a culinary arts degree and 2–3 years of culinary management, with strong leadership, communication, and a willingness to work in a fast-paced luxury hotel environment. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• College degree specializing in culinary arts. At least 2-3 years of Culinary management experience, preferably in a luxury hotel or resort.
• Excellent personal presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Strong time management skills: ability to multi-task, set priorities, and adjust to changing conditions. Willing to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to operate all computer equipment necessary to perform the job.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work closely with other departments and communicate clearly and effectively with colleagues and guests.
• Ability to lift, carry, and move food items through kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Select, train, lead, motivate, coach, and discipline 5 – 8 kitchen employees to ensure established standards are met. Direct and establish daily operational procedures for employees in their daily responsibilities.
• Assist in the planning and development of menus for the hotel, ensuring correct preparation and presentation of all food items prepared.
• Control labor and operating expenses through effective scheduling, budgeting, purchasing, and inventory controls.
• Monitor control systems to assure quality and consistency.
• Inspect and maintain the cleanliness, sanitation, organization, and working condition of the service areas and workstations.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Computer skills

Communication

Team management

Education

College degree in culinary arts

Job description

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts in Fort Lauderdale is seeking a Sous Chef to lead the culinary team under the Executive Chef. You will ensure top-quality food preparation and maintain consistent standards across all dishes.

The role requires a culinary arts degree and 2–3 years of culinary management, with strong leadership, communication, and a willingness to work in a fast-paced luxury hotel environment. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.