Sous Chef

Four Seasons Hotel; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading luxury hotel as a Kitchen Department Manager in Atlanta! You will oversee culinary operations, manage staff, ensuring top-notch quality while fostering a collaborative environment. Excellent benefits and a commitment to employee development make this a prime opportunity for passionate culinary professionals.

Benefits

Competitive Salary and comprehensive benefits

Excellent Training and Development opportunities

Complimentary Accommodation at other Four Seasons Hotels

Discounted rates for Marta and/or Parking

Qualifications

• Three to five years in a culinary line position or one to two years in a supervisory role.
• Requires ability to operate culinary production equipment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, control kitchen staff and ensure food quality.
• Train, evaluate, and discipline Kitchen staff.
• Control labor and operating expenses.

Skills

Knowledge of culinary operations

Employee training and development

Budgeting and inventory control

Sanitation standards compliance

Culinary production techniques

Education

College degree in hotel/restaurant management or culinary arts

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:

Modern luxury steeped in Southern Charm. Meet us in Atlanta, and we’ll show you what it means to have fun, Southern-style. Our vibrant capital city is the living, breathing cultural heart of the American South, where world-renowned chefs, business moguls and celebrities flock for work and play. Our Midtown Hotel puts you just steps from the renowned High Museum of Art, eclectic Peachtree Street and the sprawling green spaces of Piedmont Park. Enjoy breakfast at Park 75 before heading out to explore the city, or stay in for a healthy dose of self-care in our serene Spa. However you spend the day, make sure to end your night with dinner and drinks at Bar Margot.

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.

Our employees have a real passion for service and deep understanding of their craft to be able to connect with our guests to provide an incredible experience.

We are passionate about perfecting the guest & employee experience through living and working by the Golden Rule "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you."

About the location:

Meet us in Atlanta, and we’ll show you what it means to have fun, Southern style. Our vibrant capital city is the living, breathing cultural heart of the American South, where world-renowned chefs, business moguls and celebrities flock for work and play. Our Midtown Hotel puts you just steps from the renowned High Museum of Art, eclectic Peachtree Street, and the lush expanses of Piedmont Park. Indulge in French inspired luxury, where classic French flavors meet modern elegance of our Brasserie Margot, or treat yourself to some relaxation at our tranquil Spa. Come experience the fun and charm of Atlanta!

About the role

Plan, organize, control and direct the work of employees in the Kitchen Department responsible for food preparation while ensuring superior quality and consistency.

What you will do

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. 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. (20%)

2. 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. (15%)

3. Control labor and operating expenses through effective scheduling, budgeting, purchasing decisions, and inventory control. (15%)

4. 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. (10%)

5. 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. (10%)

6. 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. (10%)

7. Comply with Four Seasons’ Category One and Category Two Work Rules and Standards of Conduct as set forth in EmPact. (10%)

8. Work harmoniously and professionally with co-workers and supervisors. (10%)

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Production of food items.

2. Assist with set-up and cleaning of operational areas.

What you bring

Education: College degree preferably specializing in hotel/restaurant management or culinary arts, or equivalent experience is required.

Experience: Three to five years previous experience in a culinary/food & beverage line position, or one to two years in a supervisory or assistant manager position.

Skills and Abilities: Requires a working knowledge of division operations as well as Four Seasons cultural and core standards, policies, and standard operating procedures. Working knowledge is generally learned on-the-job.

Requires ability to operate computer equipment and other food & beverage computer systems. Requires the ability to operate and utilize culinary production equipment and tools. Requires reading, writing and oral proficiency in the English language.

What we offer:
• Competitive Salary, wages, and a comprehensive benefits package
• Excellent Training and Development opportunities
• Complimentary Accommodation at other Four Seasons Hotels and Resort
• Complimentary Dry Cleaning for Employee Uniforms
• Complimentary Employee Meals
• Discounted rates for Marta and/or Parking

Schedule & Hours:

• Eight-to-ten-hour shifts; scheduled days and work hours may vary based on need.

Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. 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