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:
Desert romance meets outdoor adventure. Experience timeless beauty in our adobe casitas with a backyard full of saguaro cacti, dramatic valleys and the iconic Pinnacle Peak. Discover Scottsdale’s vibrant Native American art, history and Old West lore. With the property as your adventure basecamp, explore the nearby area, including two championship golf courses a quick shuttle away. Locally inspired spa treatments, a bi-level pool and authentic Southwest cuisine set the stage for a restorative desert escape.The Opportunity:
The Executive Sous Chef plays an integral role in the kitchen management team by controlling and supervising the day to day running of the kitchens and deputizing in the absence of the Executive Chef. The Executive Sous Chef is responsible for the kitchen organization, leading the brigade of chefs on a daily basis and maintaining costs and quality control within the kitchen department.
Responsibilities:
Job duties include but are not limited to:
Own the dinner food presentation for guestsAble to run all aspects of all kitchens in absence of Executive ChefCommunicate clearly and often with Kitchen staff, fellow members of the Chef team and colleagues throughout the Food and Beverage divisionOrder all required product to maintain sufficient inventoryManage the flow between breakfast/lunch, dinner and overnight shiftsLead with integrity and inspire camaraderie in an intense environmentSupport creativity among culinary team members, and mentor the next generation of culinary talentBuild rapport with purveyors, chefs and local peers within the restaurant communityExcellent leadership skills required with ability to develop and coach his/her teamWho We Look For:
2 years (minimum) of previous Restaurant Chef, Banquet Chef or similar experienceCulinary-specific educationPassionate about food - knowledgeable of current menu trends and concepts and able to demonstrate strong culinary skillsStrong Banquet experience is desiredStrong line cooking skills - you will work no fewer than 3 line shifts per month demonstrating yourself as the strongest Cook in the KitchenEfficient with timeComfort with administrative responsibilities while maintaining a primary focus on the Kitchen operationAbility to forecast product needsFamiliarity with writing recipes and translating them into purchasing systems such as BirchstreetUnderstanding of scheduling practices and basic payroll/labor reportsStrong business acumen - able to manage labor and food costsMenu engineering and menu development skillsMust be hands on and be able to lead by example.What we offer:
• Competitive Salary, wages, and a comprehensive benefits package
• Excellent Training and Development opportunities
• Complimentary Accommodation at other Four Seasons Hotels and Resort
• Complimentary Dry Cleaning for Employee Uniforms
• Complimentary Employee Meals