Luxury Hotel Sous Chef | Lead Culinary Team & Menu Development

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training and development

Complimentary accommodation

Dry cleaning for uniforms

Employee meals

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Parking and SEPTA access

City fitness membership

Job summary

Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia is seeking a Sous Chef to join our culinary team. This role supports the Executive Chef and Chef de Cuisine in leading day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring exceptional food quality, consistency, and presentation across all outlets.

You will lead, coach, and motivate a team of culinary professionals, driving culinary excellence while maintaining cost controls and upholding Four Seasons standards for safety and service.

Qualifications

• Proven culinary leadership in a professional kitchen.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Solid understanding of food safety and sanitation.

Responsibilities

• Support kitchen operations with consistent prep and plating.
• Lead and develop culinary team to meet standards.
• Assist in menu planning and recipe development.
• Monitor quality, portions, and purchasing specs.
• Manage labor and food costs via scheduling and inventory.
• Ensure sanitation, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with leadership and departments to support hotel ops.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary expertise

Food safety

Menu planning

Team development

Sanitation

Job description

Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia is seeking a Sous Chef to join our culinary team. This role supports the Executive Chef and Chef de Cuisine in leading day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring exceptional food quality, consistency, and presentation across all outlets.

You will lead, coach, and motivate a team of culinary professionals, driving culinary excellence while maintaining cost controls and upholding Four Seasons standards for safety and service.