Executive Sous Chef

Executive Sous Chef

Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort, is the leading luxury resort in Central Florida. We pride ourselves on the service we deliver and that all begins with the dedication of our employees who embrace the meaning behind the Golden Rule. Guests are pampered with a customized approach, ensuring that each experience is unique and unforgettable. Our goal is to attract only the most positive and passionate talent, those who are able to provide intuitive service, with a warm and friendly smile. We encourage our team to strive for personal and professional greatness and are always empowered to do what is right.

The Opportunity

Executive Sous Chef

Who We Look For:

We are looking for an individual who can plan, organize, control and direct the work of employees in the Kitchen Department while ensuring superior quality and consistency in the preparation of all food items. Have a full understanding of health department requirements and able to work and adapt to a luxury environment that is constantly evolving and growing.

Responsibilities

• 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 planning for outlet operation.
• 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 labor and operating expenses through effective planning, budgeting, purchasing decisions, policy making, and inventory control while focusing on creative cost control and revenue generation solutions to maximize profit in the department, division and hotel.
• 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, monitor food shipments to ensure they meet established purchasing specifications as well and foster an awareness of the importance of food preparation and quality.
• Set up control systems which will assure quality and portion consistency and the ability to create proper purchasing specifications as well as monitor and review operating criteria and develop 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: College degree preferably specializing in hotel/restaurant management or culinary arts, or equivalent experience is required.
• Experience: 5 years previous experience in multiple culinary management positions, and 2 of them as executive sous chef, in a large property with multiple outlets.
• Skills and Abilities: Requires a working knowledge of division operations as well as Four Seasons cultural and core standards, policies, and standard operating procedures. Working knowledge is generally learned on-the-job. Requires ability to operate computer equipment and other food & beverage computer systems. Requires the ability to operate and utilize culinary production equipment and tools. Work with chefs and managers around the resort, understand the synergy among departments in the F&B division, adapt to different situations and cultures, able to bring the F&B team together. A successful candidate will have a flexible schedule, and the ability to work weekends and holidays. Must be fluent in English.

Comprehensive Benefits

• Energizing employee culture where you are encouraged to be your true self!
• Comprehensive learning and development programs to help you master your craft.
• Inclusive and diverse employee engagement events all year-round.
• Exclusive discount and travel programs with Four Seasons.
• Competitive wages and benefits package.
• Medical Insurance after 30 days of employment.
• Employer-paid Dental and Vision insurance.
• 401(k) and Retirement Plan Matching.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• And so much more!

Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, Employer of Choice. "The reason for our success is no secret. It comes down to one single principle that transcends time and geography, religion, and culture. It's the Golden Rule the simple idea that if you treat people well, the way you would like to be treated, they will do the same." Isadore Sharp, Founder and Chairman Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts.

We look forward to receiving your application! Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.