Sous Chef

Four Seasons; Beverly Hills (CA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to a robust benefit plan

Opportunities for career growth

Recognition for excellence

Job summary

Four Seasons is looking for a Sous Chef for the Main Kitchen at the Beverly Wilshire, Beverly Hills. In this role, you will motivate and develop an effective team while managing kitchen operations, creating seasonal menu items, and ensuring high standards of food quality.

Applicants must have at least 2 years of experience, computer knowledge, and good communication skills. The salary for this position ranges from $77,000 to $87,000, and it requires a flexible schedule to work various shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• 2 years of previous experience in a similar role.
• Fluency in English (speaking, writing, reading).
• General knowledge of labor laws.

Responsibilities

• Motivate and develop a team to achieve common goals.
• Delegate tasks to ensure high performance.
• Create and execute seasonal menu items.
• Ensure all menu items meet Four Seasons standards.

Skills

Computer knowledge

Good communication skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Job description

Sous Chef – Main Kitchen – Beverly Wilshire, Beverly Hills, A Four Seasons Hotel

Location: Beverly Wilshire, Beverly Hills. This position requires U.S. work authorization.

Responsibilities

• Motivate and develop an effective team to achieve common goals.
• Delegate tasks and responsibilities to ensure high performance.
• Manage change to enable individuals and the team to meet current and future business needs.
• Schedule, organize, supervise, and communicate effectively to all employees.
• Supervise production needs by assessing daily business levels and house counts.
• Create and execute seasonal menu items and daily specials that showcase current trends and food styling.
• Cost all menu items and manage food cost.
• Check all daily menu items for cold and hot preparation and delegate the required work to the entire department, ensuring correct preparation and proper amounts.
• Ensure that the quality of mise en place, execution, and presentation of all menu items in the outlets meets Four Seasons standards.
• Fill all food requisitions for kitchen needs.
• Suggest new and better ways of doing things, initiate new product developments, and respond to problems and opportunities in a creative and innovative manner.
• Communicate and execute core standards and all menu changes directly to kitchen and front‑of‑house staff using current tools such as pick‑up charts and menu tastings.
• Work effectively in all outlets with different individuals, carrying out a range of tasks and adapting to changing priorities and job requirements.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

We are looking for individuals who have computer knowledge with good communication skills. Previous experience of 2 years is required. Applicants should have high analytical and organizational skills. Speaking, writing, and reading English is required. General knowledge of labor laws is desired. A positive attitude and willingness to learn are a must. This position requires a flexible schedule and the ability to work different shifts and some weekends.

What to Expect

• Be part of a cohesive team with opportunities to build a successful career with global potential.
• Have access to a robust benefit plan.
• Engage in diverse and challenging work.
• Derive a sense of pride in work well done.
• Be recognized for excellence.

Salary

$77,000.00 - $87,000.00

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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 https://eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf