Sous Chef - Four Seasons Boston

Four Seasons Hotel Boston; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 82,563 - 93,264; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FREE Medical and Dental insurance

Career growth opportunities

Complimentary meals

401k participation with company matching

Complimentary Life insurance

Vacation & Paid Sick Time Off

Job summary

A luxury hotel in Boston is seeking a Sous Chef to lead the culinary department. The role involves managing food preparation, ensuring quality standards, and developing new recipes. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills and a solid culinary background, along with a flexible schedule to accommodate weekends and holidays. The position offers comprehensive benefits, including free medical insurance and career growth opportunities within the Four Seasons network.

Qualifications

• Solid knowledge of food and culinary skills.
• Ability to provide guidance and manage a team.
• Flexible schedule with weekend and holiday availability.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and management for the culinary department.
• Plan and develop recipes ensuring quality preparation.
• Monitor food shipments and maintain control systems.

Skills

Knowledge of food

Management skills

Creativity and flair

Business acumen

Strong work ethic

Job description

About the location

New England charm in the heart of historic Boston. Located alongside the Victorian brownstone homes of the Back Bay neighbourhood, Four Seasons Hotel Boston is the ideal base for exploring "America’s Walking City," with top attractions just steps away. Follow the Freedom Trail, shop the renowned boutiques of Newbury Street or simply relax in your newly renovated room overlooking the historic Public Garden, Beacon Hill and the gilded dome of the State House.

Join a diverse and talented team in Boston

We are seeking individuals who are warm, hospitable and start with the heart. The company's guiding principle is the Golden Rule – do unto others, as you would have them do unto you. Candidates will have an opportunity to be a part of a cohesive and dynamic team with opportunities to build a successful career. We empower our employees to be themselves, and become masters of their craft. At Four Seasons, we ensure that your employee experience is just as rewarding as our guest experience.

The role of the Sous Chef

The Sous Chef provides leadership and management for the culinary department by establishing efficient systems and processes to ensure standards as set forth by Four Seasons and culinary partners are adhered to. The Sous Chef assists in the planning and development of recipes and ensures the correct preparation and presentation of a consistent level for all food items is prepared through production and demonstration. Maintaining control systems which will assure quality and portion consistency, monitoring food shipments to meet purchasing specifications and fostering an awareness of the importance of food preparation and quality is part of the role of the Sous Chef.

Salary Range: $82,563 to $93,264

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

We are looking for individuals who have a solid knowledge of food and are passionate about developing their management skills within the hotel industry, have creativity and flair and the ability to provide guidance to others, and are able to evidence good business acumen and a strong work ethic.

A successful candidate will have a flexible schedule and the ability to work weekends and holidays. Must possess legal work authorization in the United States.

What To Expect From Your Work Experience

• FREE Medical and Dental insurance for you and your eligible dependents.
• Career growth opportunities both within Four Seasons Hotel Boston and worldwide with our company.
• Access to other Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts through the complimentary room nights program.
• Complimentary meals at our employee cafeteria.
• 401k participation with company matching program.
• Complimentary Life insurance.
• Vacation & Paid Sick Time Off.
• And much more!

Equal Employment Opportunity

Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Four Seasons is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without distinction of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability, age, or any other status protected by applicable law. Under Massachusetts law, an employer may not require or demand, as a condition of employment, prospective employment or continued employment, that an individual submit to or take a lie detector or similar test. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.