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:

The Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru prides itself on the commitment to the Golden Rule philosophy “Treat Others as you Wish to be Treated” and strives to provide the best possible experience for both our guests and employees. Due to the importance that we place on our employees’ well-being, The Four Seasons has been listed in the FORTUNE Magazine as one of the “100 Best Companies to Work For” rankings ever since 1998. The Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru has 103 spacious luxury villas, 4 Restaurants and 2 Bars combining innovative recreation with the raw natural beauty of the Baa Atoll, which is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Whether it’s the jungle-based Antigravity YOGA or manta ray experiences or endless white beaches, the incredible setting of Landaa Giraavaru provides an amazing living environment.

About the role:

The Sous Chef will share our passion for excellence and will be enthusiastic about creating a memorable guest experience. The Sous Chef will be a part of a diverse and dynamic team which provides award-winning service to our valued guests. This position reports to the Executive Chef.

A Maldivian work permit will be provided by the resort.

What you will do:

Build a motivated and skilled team, leads by example and instills a culture of continuous learning and improvement among employees; actively participates in Employee Relations activities and programmesActively plan and manage the career development of every employee through effective coaching, training and by instilling company values; is concerned for employees' continuous development and personal growthOrganize and manage the department in accordance with company philosophy and policies, maximizing efficiency and productivity and achieving established goals; promotes harmony between departmentsDisplay warmth, care and genuine enthusiasm when dealing with guests and internal customers; lives the Golden RuleDemonstrate standards awareness, by setting example for standards execution, standards testing and implementing action plans to achieve established product and service goalsPrepare annual plans and forecasts, consistently monitors and manages budgetary goalsEnsure consistent quality and presentation of menus under his supervision.  Constantly inspects taste, temperature, portion size and visual appearance.Develop new dishes and restaurant menus; documents recipes and presentation standardsEnsure strict maintenance of food and personal hygiene standards in the departmentEnsure profitability of the department; adheres to food cost targets; assist with costing and pricing of menusConsistently monitors quality of ingredients; assist in purchasing and receiving of food stuff; ensures optimum storage and rotation of raw materialsInteract with guests in a personal manner and creates special dining experiences  Maintain an organized administration of departmental and personnel records, including rostering and leave planningEnsure employees adhere to the code of conduct and grooming & hygiene standards as specified in the employee handbookConduct daily briefing and monthly departmental meeting (with minutes copied to division head) and participates in meetings when invitedProvide regular and fair performance feedback to employees, formally and informally as appropriateMaintain a clean and orderly work area and ensures tools & equipment are well maintained and in sufficient supplyPromote and ensure a safe working environmentPerform any additional duties as assignedPerform pre- and post service checks; ensures subordinates are immaculately groomed and aware of daily specials and promotional offersBe highly sensitive to guest preferences; ensures special requests are accommodatedBe proficient in the costing of menu and buffets; is able to determine and analyze gaps between actual and potential food costs as well operating expensesTake an active part in all facets of training and development activities in the F&B preparation departmentConduct regular hygiene inspections; assists the stewarding department's hygiene maintenance efforts

What you bring:

4 - 5 years of kitchen supervisory and management experience in a 5 star hotel/resortTechnical experience in various world cuisines is preferredPossess aptitude, management skills and upward mobilityPossess excellent English, math and psychometric abilitiesPossess business acumen, creative flair

What we offer:

Career growth opportunities both within Maldives and worldwide at other Four Seasons propertiesCompetitive pay scheme along with a fair share of service charge on monthly basisDiving and snorkeling activities on the houseComplimentary rooms nights based on your service period with the Four SeasonsSingle furnished accommodationAll the meals in Employee RestaurantUse of our Employee Gym & outdoor sports facilitiesEmployee Lounge equipped with foosball table, pool table, table tennis, PS5 & TVFree WIFI in employee lounge and living areas

Schedule & Hours:

This is a full time position48 hours a week with one day off