Sous Chef - San Francisco at Embarcadero

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• College degree preferably specializing in hotel/restaurant management or culinary arts, or equivalent experience is required.
• Two to three years previous experience in culinary/food & beverage, supervisory or assistant manager positions.
• Requires ability to operate computer equipment and other food & beverage computer systems.
• Requires reading, writing and oral proficiency in the English language.
• Must possess legal work authorization in the United States

Working at Four Seasons

Four Seasons can offer what many hospitality professionals dream of an opportunity to build a life-long career with global potential and a real sense of pride in work well done. In line with our plans for future growth, we are committed to staff levels that are in keeping with our extraordinary staff-to-guest ratios. We believe that attitude counts as much as skill. As a result, Four Seasons hires motivated people who we train to perform superbly, while we create an environment where they can flourish. Ultimately, our culture breeds success, and rewards it in many different ways.

What to Expect

• Salary: $89,815.79
• Market-leading benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan.
• Complimentary Accommodation at other Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts.
• Complimentary Employee Meals.
• Be yourself and become a member of a work family that cares about you and invests in your development.
• at all levels, where your thoughts and ideas are not only heard but actioned.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick days.
• … and so much more!

Additional information

If you are interested in applying for this position, please click on the APPLY button, attach your resume and cover letter in Word and/or PDF format.

We look forward to receiving your application!

US work authorization is required unless candidate is currently in a managerial position at a Four Seasons location. Current Four Seasons managers may qualify for L-1 visa sponsorship.