Sous Chef

Four Seasons Hotel and Residences New Orleans; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Discounted Four Seasons accommodations

Paid holidays

Employee meals

Dry cleaning of uniforms

401k with company match

Job summary

Four Seasons Hotel and Residences New Orleans is seeking a Sous Chef to lead and oversee daily kitchen operations, plan and direct culinary activities, and ensure outstanding dining experiences. You will work with the Culinary Leadership team to drive excellence, manage costs, and maintain the highest standards of quality and safety.

The role requires 3–5 years in a culinary/F&B position or 1–2 years in a supervisory role, plus a college degree in hotel/restaurant management or culinary arts and

Qualifications

• College degree in hotel/restaurant management or culinary arts.
• Three to five years experience in a culinary/F&B role, or 1–2 years in a supervisory role.
• Must have valid U.S. work authorization.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the culinary team while planning and executing exceptional food preparation and service standards.
• Manage labor, budgeting, inventory and purchasing to control costs and improve productivity across the kitchen.
• Maintain top standards of food safety, sanitation, cleanliness, and organization in collaboration with management.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Team coordination

Food safety standards

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

Riverfront luxury in one of America's most celebrated cities. Unlocking the authentic New Orleans, Four Seasons invites you to our landmark tower – a heritage icon with a central downtown location on the banks of the Mississippi River. Dine on innovative Louisiana cuisine, relax by our resort-style pool, and plan your own private event at our 34th-floor observation deck boasting NOLA’s best views.

About The Role

Four Seasons Hotel and Residences New Orleans is seeking candidates to join our Food and Beverage team as a Sous Chef. As the Sous Chef, you will lead and oversee daily kitchen operations, including planning, organizing, directing, and supervising the work of the culinary team responsible for food preparation and production. In partnership with the Culinary Leadership team, you will foster a collaborative, high-performing kitchen environment, drive operational excellence, and help deliver an outstanding dining experience for every guest.

What You’ll Do

• Lead, coach, and develop the culinary team while assisting in the planning and execution of exceptional food preparation and service standards, ensuring consistency, portion control, quality, and adherence to established culinary and purchasing specifications.
• Manage labor and operating costs through effective scheduling, budgeting, inventory management, and purchasing decisions, while fostering accountability, productivity, and continuous improvement throughout the kitchen team.
• Champion a culture of excellence by maintaining the highest standards of food safety, sanitation, cleanliness, and organization, while collaborating with managers and team members across departments to ensure seamless operations, team engagement, and an outstanding guest experience.

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.
• Must have valid U.S. work authorization.

What To Expect

• Fast-paced, high-energy culinary environment that requires continuous standing, walking, and movement throughout the shift while supporting all aspects of kitchen operations.
• Collaborative and team-oriented culture that values open communication, professionalism, mutual respect, and a shared commitment to exceptional guest experiences.
• Dynamic atmosphere that requires adaptability, resilience, and the ability to effectively navigate changing priorities while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and service.
• Work flexible hours and shifts that may include more than 8-hour shifts that include mornings, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Requires a flexible schedule and the ability to work a variety of shifts based on business needs, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. May be required to work extended shifts.

What We Offer

• Rewarding Work Culture
• Excellent Mentoring, Training and Development Opportunities
• World Class Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Program
• Discounted Accommodations at Four Seasons Worldwide after 6 Months
• Holiday and Vacation pay (9 paid Holidays including Mardi Gras)
• Complimentary employee meals prepared by the Four Seasons Culinary Team
• Complimentary dry cleaning of employee uniforms
• Discounted parking
• 401k participation with a company matching program

Learn More About Four Seasons

• http://jobs.fourseasons.com
• https://www.linkedin.com/company/four-seasons-hotels-and-resorts
• https://www.facebook.com/FourSeasonsJobs
• https://twitter.com/FourSeasonsJobs

Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Aff… Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To access the 'EEOC is The Law' Information poster please visit this website - http://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf

Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Aff… 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