Residents Beach House - Chef de Cuisine - Temporary

Chef De Cuisine

Four Seasons Resort Hualalai is looking for a Chef De Cuisine. Candidates with a passion for excellence, expertise in hospitality operations and proven leadership experience are invited to apply for a career with Four Seasons. As a member of the Hualalai Culinary team, the Chef De Cuisine works across disciplines to deliver an exceptional experience.

What You'll Do

• Select, train, evaluate, lead, motivate, coach, and discipline all employees in the Kitchen to ensure that established cultural and core standards are met; long-range strategic planning for outlet.
• Assist in the planning and development of menus and recipes, ensure the correct preparation and presentation of a consistent level for all food items prepared through production and demonstration, utilize creative menu planning to minimize waste.
• 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 complying as well as the cleanliness and organization of the kitchen.
• Maintain control systems which 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, coordinate menu tastings and pre-meal meetings to educate staff on food taste and preparation methods, attend regular operational meetings to ensure effective coordination and cooperation between departments; interact directly with guests to ascertain satisfaction.
• In off-peak seasons, drive business creatively. Focus on expanding offers beyond business hours to include private lunches/dinners in member's homes, creative lunch options to drive covers and to take an innovative approach towards culinary programming.
• And More!

What To Bring

• Required by the Hawaii State Department of Health to obtain a Tuberculous (TB) clearance card when working in food and beverage.
• Two to three years previous experience in culinary/food & beverage manager positions.
• Successful candidate must possess legal work authorization in United States.

Join Our 'Ohana and Enjoy Our Amazing Benefits:

• Salary Range: $84,400.00 - $105,500.00
• An on-site Physical Therapist
• 24-hour access to Indoor and Outdoor Gym
• Holiday, Vacation & Sick pay
• Robust Benefit Plan
• Company Match 401K Plan
• Laundered Employee Uniform
• Free employee meals prepared by the Four Seasons Culinary 'Ohana
• Complimentary stays at Four Seasons Worldwide
• Training and Development Opportunities
• Employee Recognition Programs