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:

Sophisticated style and energy in a celebrated vacation desitination. Discover a modern reflection of the classic yacht club lifestyle. With a prime beachfront address, Four Seasons brings unrivalled style and service to this next-generation coastal city. Moments away, experience Fort Lauderdale’s best shops, restaurants, marinas and entertainment – surrounding you with the spirit of one of the world’s top yachting locales.

About the role

The Sous Chef partners with and reports to the Executive Chef to lead the culinary team and provide dynamic leadership support for the kitchen, ensuring thorough people development together with long-term growth and profitability of the department, division, and Hotel. The primary responsibilities for this position are to ensure superior quality and consistency in preparation of all food items through the effective management of our employees in the Culinary Department.

What you will do

•    Select, train, lead, motivate, coach, and discipline 5 – 8 kitchen employees to ensure established standards are met. Direct and establish daily operational procedures for employees in their daily responsibilities.

•    Assist in the planning and development of menus for the hotel, ensuring correct preparation and presentation of all food items prepared.

•    Control labor and operating expenses through effective scheduling, budgeting, purchasing, and inventory controls.

•    Monitor control systems to assure quality and consistency.

•    Inspect and maintain the cleanliness, sanitation, organization, and working condition of the service areas and workstations.

What you bring

•    College degree specializing in culinary arts. At least 2-3 years of Culinary management experience, preferably in a luxury hotel or resort.

•    Excellent personal presentation and interpersonal skills.

•    Strong time management skills: ability to multi-task, set priorities, and adjust to changing conditions. Willing to work in a fast-paced environment.

•    Ability to operate all computer equipment necessary to perform the job.

•    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work closely with other departments and communicate clearly and effectively with colleagues and guests.

•    Ability to lift, carry, and move food items through kitchen. 

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

Schedule & Hours:

•     Full-Time

•     Assistant Manager Level, Salaried

•     This position requires the flexibility to work a diverse schedule encompassing days, evenings, weekends, and holidays

Miscellaneous:

US work authorization is required.

Please note that due to the large number of responses we receive only candidates being considered for the above position will be contacted for an interview

Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To access the 'EEOC is The Law' Information poster please visit this website - https://www.eeoc.gov/know-your-rights-workplace-discrimination-illegal