Sous Chef

fourseasons; Puerto Rico; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical/Dental/Vision

Retirement plan

Complimentary hotel stays

Dry cleaning for work clothes

Employee meals

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Four Seasons Puerto Rico is seeking a hands-on Sous Chef to lead a high‑end culinary team in a luxury hotel setting. You will partner with the Executive Sous Chef to oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring quality, consistency, and guest satisfaction across all service periods.

You will mentor cooks, manage quality controls, and contribute to menu development while maintaining strict food safety and cost controls in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef in a luxury hotel or high-end restaurant.
• Strong culinary foundation and presentation
• Leadership skills to guide a diverse culinary team
• Solid understanding of food safety standards and kitchen operations
• Experience with cost control and budgeting
• Flexibility to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Sous Chef in managing kitchen operations, production, staffing, and quality control.
• Lead, train, and mentor culinary team members to foster skill development and teamwork.
• Ensure consistent execution of menus, recipes, and plating across service periods.
• Uphold food safety, sanitation, and hygiene standards per local regulations and company policies.
• Support menu development, tastings, and seasonal offerings with attention to detail.
• Monitor inventory and food costs to support budget and sustainability goals.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary skills

Staff coaching

Food safety

Cost control

Flexibility

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:

Nestled along a two-mile (3.2-kilometre) stretch of beach in Puerto Rico’s Bahia Beach community, Four Seasons Resort and Residences Puerto Rico is also surrounded by its own 483-acre (195-hectare) private nature reserve. The property is seamlessly integrated with its natural surroundings, allowing guests and residents to immerse themselves in the white sand beaches, verdant walking trails, and myriad outdoor activities – from golf, tennis, swimming and beyond.

About the role

As a Sous Chef, you will play a pivotal leadership role in delivering world‑class culinary experiences that reflect our commitment to quality, creativity, and genuine care. You will support the Executive Sous Chef in overseeing daily kitchen operations, inspiring the culinary team, and ensuring every dish meets Four Seasons’ exacting standards.

This role is ideal for a passionate culinary professional who thrives in a fast‑paced, luxury environment and is eager to grow as a leader while upholding the highest standards of excellence.

What you will do:

• - Assist the Executive Sous Chef in managing all aspects of kitchen operations, including production, staffing, and quality control
• - Lead, train, and mentor culinary team members to foster skill development, teamwork, and engagement
• - Ensure consistent execution of menus, recipes, and plating standards across all service periods
• - Uphold food safety, sanitation, and hygiene standards in compliance with local regulations and company policies
• - Support menu development, tastings, and seasonal offerings with creativity and attention to detail
• - Monitor inventory, food costs, and waste to support budgetary and sustainability goals- Step into leadership during the Executive Chef’s absence, ensuring seamless operations and guest satisfaction

What you will bring:

• - Proven experience as a Sous Chef in a luxury hotel or high‑end restaurant environment
• - Strong culinary foundation with a passion for quality ingredients, technique, and presentation
• - Leadership skills with the ability to motivate, coach, and develop a diverse culinary team
• - Solid understanding of food safety standards, kitchen operations, and cost control
• - Flexibility to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays
• - A commitment to excellence, professionalism, and delivering unforgettable guest experiences

What we offer:

• Energizing Employee Culture where you are encouraged to be your true self!
• Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package
• Market‑leading pay and benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision and Retirement Savings Plan)
• Complimentary accommodation at other Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
• Complimentary dry cleaning for business clothing
• Complimentary employee meals
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick days
• Culinary, retail and wellness experiences at special rates

Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Affi­­­ma? 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