Banquet Sous Chef

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.

Our Mission:

At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would like to be treated ourselves. We are looking for talented, passionate, and enthusiastic individuals to join our team and help us meet our objective of being recognized as the company that manages the finest hotels, resorts, and residence clubs wherever we are located.

Our Team:

We currently have an opportunity for an experienced Banquet Sous Chef to join our amazing Banquets Culinary team. This role reports to the Banquet Chef and will be responsible for supporting the entire banquet kitchen.

The role of the Banquet Sous Chef:

Our Banquet Sous Chefs plan, organize, control and direct the work of employees within the Banquet Kitchen while ensuring superior quality and consistency. Additional responsibilities include:

• Assist in the planning and development of consistent service of food items to be prepared.

• Experienced with the control of labor and operating expenses through effective scheduling, budgeting, and purchasing decisions.

• Ensure that sanitation standards as set forth by Four Seasons, local, state, and federal regulations are in compliance as well as the cleanliness and organization of the kitchen.

• Maintain control systems which will assure quality and portion consistency, monitor food shipments to ensure they meet established purchasing specifications as well and foster an awareness of the importance of food preparation and quality.

• Communicate with employees and managers to ensure operational needs are met as well as attend regular operational meetings to ensure effective coordination and cooperation between departments.

About You:

• College degree preferably specializing in hotel/restaurant management or culinary arts, or equivalent experience is required.

• 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.

• Working knowledge of division operations as well as Four Seasons cultural and core standards, policies, and standard operating procedures. Working knowledge is generally learned on-the-job.

• Ability to operate computer equipment and other food & beverage computer systems.

• Ability to operate and utilize culinary production equipment and tools.

• Reading, writing and oral proficiency in the English language.

• Must have authorization to work in The United States.

Our Benefits:

• Rewarding Work Culture

• Excellent Mentoring, Training and Development Opportunities

• World Class Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Program

• Complimentary Stays at Four Seasons Worldwide after 6 Months

• Holiday and Vacation Pay (9 paid Holidays including Mardi Gras)

• Complimentary employee meals prepared by Four Seasons Culinary Team

• Complimentary Dry Cleaning of Employee Uniforms

• Discounted Parking

• 401K Participation with a Company Matching Program

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