Sous Chef

Sous Chef

Four Seasons Hotel and Residences New Orleans is seeking candidates to join our Food and Beverage team as a Sous Chef. As the Sous Chef, you will lead and oversee daily kitchen operations, including planning, organizing, directing, and supervising the work of the culinary team responsible for food preparation and production. In partnership with the Culinary Leadership team, you will foster a collaborative, high-performing kitchen environment, drive operational excellence, and help deliver an outstanding dining experience for every guest.

What You'll Do

• Lead, coach, and develop the culinary team while assisting in the planning and execution of exceptional food preparation and service standards, ensuring consistency, portion control, quality, and adherence to established culinary and purchasing specifications.
• Manage labor and operating costs through effective scheduling, budgeting, inventory management, and purchasing decisions, while fostering accountability, productivity, and continuous improvement throughout the kitchen team.
• Champion a culture of excellence by maintaining the highest standards of food safety, sanitation, cleanliness, and organization, while collaborating with managers and team members across departments to ensure seamless operations, team engagement, and an outstanding guest experience.

What You Bring

• Education: College degree preferably specializing in hotel/restaurant management or culinary arts, or equivalent experience is required.
• Experience: 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.
• Must have valid U.S. work authorization.

What to Expect

• Fast-paced, high-energy culinary environment that requires continuous standing, walking, and movement throughout the shift while supporting all aspects of kitchen operations.
• Collaborative and team-oriented culture that values open communication, professionalism, mutual respect, and a shared commitment to exceptional guest experiences.
• Dynamic atmosphere that requires adaptability, resilience, and the ability to effectively navigate changing priorities while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and service.
• Work flexible hours and shifts that may include more than 8-hour shifts that include mornings, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Requires a flexible schedule and the ability to work a variety of shifts based on business needs, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. May be required to work extended shifts.

What We Offer

• Rewarding Work Culture
• Excellent Mentoring, Training and Development Opportunities
• World Class Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Program
• Discounted Accommodations at Four Seasons Worldwide after 6 Months
• Holiday and Vacation pay (9 paid Holidays including Mardi Gras)
• Complimentary employee meals prepared by the Four Seasons Culinary Team
• Complimentary dry cleaning of employee uniforms
• Discounted parking
• 401k participation with a company matching program