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The Sous Chef holds a management position within the Pastry kitchen department, reporting to the Executive Pastry Chef.
Job Responsibility:
Plan, organize, control, and direct the work of employees in the Pastry Kitchen Department responsible for food preparation while ensuring superior quality and consistency
Select, train, evaluate, lead, motivate, coach, and discipline all employees in the Pastry Kitchen’s 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 that 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
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
Requirements:
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
Requires 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
What we offer:
Competitive Salary, wages, and a comprehensive benefits package
Excellent Training and Development opportunities
Employee Discount for stays at any Four Seasons worldwide