Sous Chef (Temporary)

Four Seasons Hotels Limited; New York (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary accommodation at otherFS

Complimentary dry cleaning for staff

Complimentary employee meals

Excellent training and development

Job summary

Four Seasons Hotel New York is seeking a full-time, on-site cook to prepare items per guest orders and maintain high quality standards in a luxury setting. You will set up stations for multiple service periods and operate kitchen equipment, while adhering to health codes and safety practices.

Candidates should have 3–4 years of culinary experience and a culinary school background, with a willingness to learn new stations within a month and contribute to a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years culinary or related work experience.
• Some form of culinary school or professional food preparation background.
• Ability to learn a new station fully within one month.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items per guest order following recipes and presentation standards.
• Set up stations for breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner service.
• Operate and maintain kitchen equipment.
• Date and rotate food containers per policies.
• Monitor inventory, note shortages, and rotate items.
• Basic understanding of health codes and knife work.
• Absorb coaching to improve as a cook.

Skills

Culinary experience

Team player

Communication

Education

Culinary school background

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.

About the location:

A Manhattan landmark on Billionaires' Row. Experience five-star, New York hotel living in our modern-deco landmark designed by famed architect I.M. Pei. Located on “Billionaires’ Row” at the city’s most prestigious address between Park Avenue and Madison Avenue, you’re just steps from Central Park and Madison Avenue shopping. Come and unwind in our sun-filled suites (some of the largest in Manhattan), take in the unparalleled city and park views, and experience serenity and luxury high above Manhattan’s exhilarating whirlwind.

About the role

• Preparefood items per guest order in accordance with production requirements and quality standards while maintaining a safe, sanitary work environment.
• Prepare food items following recipes and presentation standards.
• Set up stations for breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner service.
• Operate and maintain kitchen equipment.
• Date and rotate food containers per policies.
• Monitor inventory, note shortages, and return unused items.
• Basic understanding of health codes and knife work.
• Willing and able to absorb teaching/coaching in order to better themselves as a cook.

What you bring

• Minimum 3-4 years culinary or related work experience.
• Must have some form of culinary school or professional food preparation background.Working knowledge is generally learned on-the-job.
• Ability to learn a new station fully and effectively within one month
• Attention to detail
• Strong communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and team player skills

Some of the Benefits Four Seasons Hotel New York employees enjoy are:

• 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

Compensation

$34.66 - $46.21 hourly

Schedule & Hours:

This role is a full-time, on-site role.

*Please note that due to the large number of responses we receive, only candidates being considered for the above position will be contacted for an interview.*

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://www.eeoc.gov/know-your-rights-workplace-discrimination-illegal