Sous Chef

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 rare gem on Florida's Gulf Coast of Southwest Florida, Naples Beach Club, a Four Seasons Resort, is an exclusive collection of 156 luxurious beachfront private residences and a 222-room hotel all within a 125-acre walkable coastal village in the heart of Old Naples. Honoring local heritage and artfully reimagined for modern-day elegance, the resort includes residents-only facilities and amenities, a luxury spa and state-of-the-art well-being/fitness center, exquisite and diverse fine dining outlets, outdoor pursuits to include a tennis center, and an 18-hole golf course, bowling and movie theater experiences, and an exclusive private club. The first of its kind, the Naples Beach Club, a Four Seasons Resort, is paradise found. About the role: The Sous Chef supports the Executive Chef and Chef de Cuisine in overseeing the daily operations of the culinary team, ensuring all food preparation meets the highest standards of quality, consistency, and presentation. This role involves supervising kitchen staff, maintaining operational efficiency, and contributing to menu planning and execution. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong culinary skills, a passion for excellence, and the ability to inspire and develop a high-performing team. What you will do: Assist in the selection, training, evaluation, leadership, motivation, coaching, and discipline of all kitchen staff involved in food production to ensure compliance with cultural and core standards. Support the planning, development, and execution of recipes, ensuring proper preparation, consistency, and presentation of all food items through both production and demonstration. Oversee the production of food items, ensuring high standards of quality, taste, and presentation are maintained at all times. Manage labor and operational costs by overseeing scheduling, budgeting, purchasing, and inventory control to ensure efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Ensure all sanitation standards are upheld in compliance with Four Seasons policies and local, state, and federal health regulations, maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment. Assist with the set-up and cleaning of operational areas to ensure readiness and cleanliness throughout the shift. Implement and maintain control systems to guarantee portion consistency and food quality, while monitoring food deliveries to ensure they meet established specifications. Promote a culture of quality and accountability in food preparation. Maintain strong communication with team members and other departments to ensure smooth operations and participate in regular meetings to support interdepartmental coordination. What you bring: College degree preferably in hotel/restaurant management or culinary arts, or equivalent culinary experience required. Three to five years previous experience in a culinary/food & beverage line position, or one to two years in a supervisory or assistant manager position. Fine dining operations/Luxury hospitality is a requirement. Requires a working knowledge of division and operating culinary operations. Requires ability to operate computer equipment and other food & beverage computer systems. Requires the ability to operate and utilize culinary production equipment and tools. Ability to read, write, and speak English. Must be able to obtain any required food handing or sanitation certifications required by local or state agencies. Preferred that candidate has already obtained. What we offer: Four Seasons believes in offering the best to the best when it comes to employee benefits! Here is what we are offering you: Lucrative salary! Market-leading benefits package that includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401K with employer matching all starting at 30 days! Time off plans starting on the day of hire! An opportunity to be a part of a cohesive team in an inclusive work environment! Complimentary and discounted hotel staysaround the world! Wellbeing and mental health initiatives and focused company! Embracement and promotion of diversity in our workplace! Complimentary employee meals and beverages! Tuition reimbursement! Schedule & Hours: Ability to work any scheduled days of the week and times of the day may vary based on business need, including holidays. Learn more about what it is like to work at Four Seasons-visit us: 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 - #J-18808-Ljbffr