Executive Sous Chef - San Francisco
- $95,000 to $105,000 Yearly
- Vision , Medical , Dental , Paid Time Off , Retirement
- Full-Time
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:
A modern oasis in the city's most exciting location. At the epicentre of San Francisco stands the city's iconic hotel, where business ideas emerge, loved ones connect and life's most important celebrations happen. When you're not shopping at Union Square, enjoying the city's diverse culinary scene or exploring one of the Bay Area's top attractions, unwind in our newly renovated guest rooms, designed to represent the natural beauty of San Francisco's fog, redwood trees and ocean.Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco overlooks Yerba Buena Gardens and is located just steps away from the City's Financial District, Union Square shopping, the Moscone Convention Center, the Museum of Modern Art, and the Contemporary Jewish Museum, amid the city's finest cultural and dining venues.
We are actively searching for an experienced and energetic individual to become Executive Sous Chef of Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco!
The Role - Overview
The Executive Sous Chef is a department-head level position with significant growth opportunities, both within the Hotel and the Brand. As the "number two" role on the culinary team, the individualselected willhave the ability to act in the absence of the Executive Chef, work on projects and leada 50+ with minimal direction in both restaurant and banquet kitchens.
Essential Functions
This list is not all -inclusive and should only be used as an overview of all actual responsibility.
Coordinate the selection, training, development, and evaluation of employees and managers in the Kitchen Department through effective management and leadership to ensure that established cultural and core standards are met; long-range strategic operational planning.
Assist in the planning and development of menus for the hotel, ensure the correct preparation and presentation of a consistent level for all food items prepared through production and demonstration.
Control unionized 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 which will assure quality and portion consistency, monitoring 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.
Qualifications & Experience
Current Four Seasons employees, bilingual candidates and those with prior experience in a luxury hotel/environment will receive priority consideration.
Must have minimum of two years managing a fast-paced/high-volume kitchen, prior experience in a union kitchen preferred.
Must have three years cooking experience in an upscale/fine dining restaurant, prior luxury experience preferred.
Able to cope with stress and work in a high volume operation
Culinary degree preferred
Must be able to work as part of a team
Must be able to work a flexible schedule
Above average communication skills - both written and oral - are required.
What we offer
Salary Range: $95,000 to $105,000
Annual Incentive Plan
Market-leading pay and benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision and Retirement Savings Plan)
401(k) Retirement Plan
Complimentary Accommodation at other Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
Complimentary Employee Meals
Be yourself and become a member of a work family that cares about you and invests in your development
Master your craft here and abroad! Seasonal "Task Force" opportunities are available
Employee engagement at all levels, where your thoughts and ideas are not only heard but actioned
Paid holidays, vacation, and sick days
Culinary, retail and wellness experiences at special rates
... and so much more!
If you are interested in applying for this position, please click on the APPLY button, attach your resume and cover letter in Word and/or PDF format.
To learn more about Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco: http://www.fourseasons.com/sanfrancisco/.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or disabled veteran and need a reasonable accommodation to use or access our online system, please contact the Human Resources Department at 415-633-3465.
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://eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdfAddress
Four Seasons
San Francisco, CAIndustry
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