Restaurant Chef

fourseasons; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision insurance

Room nights at Four Seasons Worldwide

Employee meals prepared by the FourSe​

Uniform dry cleaning and alteration

Parking in Downtown Austin

Public transportation discounts

Bedding

Gym membership

Paid holidays

401k with company match

Parental leave

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Four Seasons Hotel Austin is seeking a Restaurant Chef to lead our Food & Beverage team, reporting to the Executive Sous Chef and Executive Chef. You will manage the kitchen staff across Ciclo, Live Oak and Room Service, ensuring every dish meets the highest standards.

Ideal candidates hold a college degree in hotel/restaurant management or culinary arts, have at least five years as a Sous Chef in a luxury, high-volume setting, and possess Food Handlers Certifications and US work authorization.

Qualifications

• College degree preferably in hotel/restaurant management or culinary arts, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of five years of Sous Chef experience in a high-volume luxury environment.
• Food Handlers Certifications required.
• Work authorization in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Manage the kitchen team to ensure every dish meets guest expectations.
• Oversee services of Ciclo, Live Oak and Room Service according to production requirements and quality standards.
• Collaborate with Executive Sous Chef and Executive Chef to drive excellence in Food & Beverage.

Skills

Sous Chef experience

Food Handlers Certification

US work authorization

Education

Hotel/restaurant mgmt or culinary arts degree

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.

About the location:

Austin’s particular brand of cool is evident in every detail of our lakeside retreat, as unique as the city itself. Poised in the heart of downtown— on the banks of Lady Bird Lake—the Hotel offers a convenient escape for those looking to explore Austin’s iconic happenings from a secluded oasis. Offering 286 total guest rooms and suites, two award-winning dining outlets (Ciclo and Live Oak), a luxury spa, and 17,121 sq. ft. (1,591 m2) of event space, we remain one of Austin’s first and longest-standing luxury hotels. Guests come for our legendary service and well-appointed accommodations and then return for our exciting seasonal activations and ever-evolving food and beverage offerings.

About the role

Four Seasons Hotel Austin is seeking a Restaurant Chef to join our dynamic Food & Beverage Team. We are looking for someone with excitement and dedication in serving our guests. Satisfying our guests depends on the united efforts of many, we are most effective when we work together cooperatively, respecting each other’s contribution and importance.

What you will do

Are you excited about delivering the best Food & Beverage experience to our guests? This position may be the perfect fit for you! This role is a Department Head level, reporting to the Executive Sous Chef and Executive Chef. The Restaurant Chef will manage the kitchen team to make sure product always exceeds expectations of the guest. The Restaurant Chef will oversee services of Ciclo, Live Oak and Room Service in accordance with production requirements and quality standards.

What you bring

• College degree preferably specializing in hotel/restaurant management or culinary arts, or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum of five years of previous experience as a Sous Chef in a culinary/food & beverage line, supervisory, or assistant manager position, preferably in a high-volume hotel, restaurant, or luxury hospitality environment.
• Food Handlers Certifications required.
• Work authorization in the United States.

What we offer:

COMPLIMENTARY

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance after 30 days!!!
• Room night stays at Four Seasons Worldwide
• Employee meals prepared by the Four Seasons Culinary Team
• Dry cleaning and alteration of employee uniforms
• Parking in Downtown Austin during work shifts

DISCOUNTED

• Discounted public transportation options
• Four Seasons beds and bedding
• Gold’s Gym membership

ADDITIONAL

• Vacation, Sick, Twelve (12) Paid Holidays
• 401k participation with a company matching program
• 100% Company-Paid Parental Leave
• Growth opportunities within Four Seasons

Schedule & Hours:

As our hotel is open 24/7, 365 days a year, we expect our managers to be flexible in working mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

The greatest strength of Four Seasons is the diversity of our people. Celebrating diversity ensures a strong culture as we build on our foundation of the Golden Rule. The Four Seasons culture journey is continuing to grow with our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging focus.

Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, AffMandatory? 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://www.eeoc.gov/know-your-rights-workplace-discrimination-illegal