Sous Chef - Westlake Village

Come join our Four Seasons Family! We are currently seeking for a talented Sous Chef to assist in running the day-to-day culinary operation of the Hotel. The Sous Chef will work in various kitchens around the resort. The senior Sous Chef will be responsible for planning, organizing, controlling and directing the work of team members in the Kitchen Department.

What you will do:

• Select, train, evaluate, lead, motivate, coach, and discipline all employees in the Kitchen’s food production area to ensure that established cultural and core standards are met.

• Ability to assist in all kitchens

• Assist in the planning and development of recipes, and 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 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, 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 as well as attend regular operational meetings to ensure effective coordination and cooperation between departments.

What you bring:

• Education:   College degree preferably specializing in hotel/restaurant management or culinary arts, or equivalent experience is required.

• Must be flexible with schedule- Able to work weekdays, weekends, holidays, evening/overnight shifts.

• Must have valid ServSafe Manager Certification

• 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.

• 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.

• Requires reading, writing and oral proficiency in the English language.

• Strong problem solving skills, ability to handle difficult situations.

What we offer: 

• Salary Range: $78,000 - $83,000

• Health Insurance - Medical, Dental & Vision

• Company Match 401K Plan

• Complimentary stays at Four Seasons Worldwide 

• Complimentary meals in our Wellness Café

• Laundered Employee Uniform 

• Employee Assistance Program  

• Investment in your Wellbeing  

• Life Insurance  

• Complimentary on-site parking  

• Training programs, tuition reimbursement  

• Growth & Development opportunities  

Schedule & Hours:

• Full time position

• Open availability is required