Chef de Cuisine Job at Four Seasons (East Palo Alto, California)

Job Description

Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley is currently looking for a Chef de Cuisine. The role involves leading the kitchen, stewarding, and cafeteria teams to deliver the highest standards of food quality and guest satisfaction in a luxury hotel environment.

Job Responsibility

Coordinate the selection, trainings, development programs, and evaluation of employees in the kitchen including Banquet Kitchen, stewarding and Employee Cafeteria’s food production area
Participates fully in the Culinary Training Programme and facilitates own training module in conjunction with the Department Head
Fosters excellent personal guest interaction skills
Maintains a high level of food quality as per culinary standards, whilst implementing and following Menus, Recipe formats and directions as outlined by Department Head
Continually reviews and refreshes menu items in conjunction with the Executive Chef considering local and regional preferences
Displays personal ownership and responsibility for the efficient operation of the Outlet
Displays an innovative and enquiring attitude
Consistently remains pro-active and familiarizes himself daily with the latest financial results in his Outlet as well as the overall Hotel
Supervise all areas of the kitchen/stewarding effectively and proactively suggesting or creating better principles/policies to enhance productivity and organization
Supervise all culinary and stewarding teams
Leads by example through passionate, hands-on approach
Motivates his team by being an inspiring leader
Assist in the planning and development of menus and recipes
Control labor and operating expenses through effective scheduling, budgeting, purchasing decisions, and inventory control
Attend and prepare for weekly Labor Meetings
Ensure that sanitation standards as set forth by Four Seasons, local, state, and federal regulations comply as well as the cleanliness and organization of the kitchen
Maintain control systems which will ensure quality and portion consistency, monitor food shipments to ensure they meet established purchasing specifications
Communicate with employees to ensure operational needs are met as well as attend regular operational meetings to ensure effective coordination and cooperation between departments
Comply with Four Seasons’ Category One and Category Two Work Rules and Standards of Conduct as set forth in EmPact
Work harmoniously and professionally with co-workers and supervisors
Production of food items at the highest level of quality
Monitor and implement reduction of food waste
Assist with set-up and cleaning of operational areas
Perform all other tasks or projects assigned by hotel management

Requirements

College degree preferably specializing in hotel/restaurant management or culinary arts, or equivalent experience is required
Progressive experience of 8 -10 years within a 5 Star Hotel environment, preferably 1-2 years of experience in similar position
A multi-cuisine experience, including Italian, Mediterranean (Middle Eastern - Ottoman cuisine)
Intermediate Food Hygiene / food safety certification i.e) ServSafe and HACCP
Requires a working knowledge of division operations as well as Four Seasons cultural and core standards, policies, and standard operating procedures
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
Must be flexible with schedule – Able to work weekdays, weekends, holidays, and evenings
Must provide work authorization document - proof of eligibility to work in the United States of America

What we offer

Competitive Salary & Wage
plus bonus
Be part of a cohesive team with opportunities to build a successful career with global potential
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Holiday, vacation, and sick pay
401k participation with a company matching program
Complimentary stays at Four Seasons worldwide (subject to availability)
Free employee meals prepared by the culinary team
Complimentary dry cleaning of employee uniforms
Free employee parking

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