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:

A southern California escape that embodies wellbeing. Set at the foothills of the Santa Monica Mountains between Malibu's sunny beaches and Santa Barbara's famous vines, our relaxed yet refined California hotel offers a family-friendly atmosphere and is home to the Center for Health & Wellbeing, a luxury destination for wellness. Come and redefine what it means to reinvigorate.

About the role

Come join our Four Seasons Family! We are currently seeking for a talented Sous Chef to assist in running the day-to-day culinary operation of the Hotel. The Sous Chef will work in various kitchens around the resort. The senior Sous Chef will be responsible for planning, organizing, controlling and directing the work of team members in the Kitchen Department.

What you will do:

• Select, train, evaluate, lead, motivate, coach, and discipline all employees in the Kitchen's food production area to ensure that established cultural and core standards are met.

• Ability to assist in all kitchens

• Assist in the planning and development of recipes, and ensure the correct preparation and presentation of a consistent level for all food items prepared through production and demonstration.

• Control labor and operating expenses through effective scheduling, budgeting, purchasing decisions, and inventory control

• 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.

What you bring:

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

• Must be flexible with schedule- Able to work weekdays, weekends, holidays, evening/overnight shifts.

• Must have valid ServSafe Manager Certification

• 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.

• Skills and Abilities: Requires a 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.

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

• Requires the ability to operate and utilize culinary production equipment and tools.

• Requires reading, writing and oral proficiency in the English language.

• Strong problem solving skills, ability to handle difficult situations.

What we offer:

• Salary Range: $78,000 - $83,000

• Health Insurance - Medical, Dental & Vision

• Company Match 401K Plan

• Complimentary stays at Four Seasons Worldwide

• Complimentary meals in our Wellness Café

• Laundered Employee Uniform

• Employee Assistance Program

• Investment in your Wellbeing

• Life Insurance

• Complimentary on-site parking

• Training programs, tuition reimbursement

• Growth & Development opportunities

Schedule & Hours:

• Full time position

• Open availability is required

Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. 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