Executive Sous Chef

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.

• Own the dinner food presentation for guests of Goldfinch Tavern and In-Room Dining
• Able to run all aspects of all kitchens in absence of Executive Chef
• Communicate clearly and often with Kitchen staff, fellow members of the Chef team and colleagues throughout the Food and Beverage division
• Order all required product to maintain sufficient inventory
• Manage the flow between breakfast/lunch, dinner and overnight shifts
• Lead with integrity and inspire camaraderie in an intense environment
• Support creativity among culinary team members, and mentor the next generation of culinary talent
• Build rapport with purveyors, chefs and local peers within the restaurant community
• Excellent leadership skills required with ability to develop and coach his/her team

• 2 years (minimum) of previous Restaurant Chef, Banquet Chef or similar experience
• Culinary-specific education
• Passionate about food - knowledgeable of current menu trends and concepts and able to demonstrate strong culinary skills
• Strong Banquet experience is desired
• Strong line cooking skills - you will work no fewer than 3 line shifts per month demonstrating yourself as the strongest Cook in the Kitchen
• Efficient with time
• Comfort with administrative responsibilities while maintaining a primary focus on the Kitchen operation
• Ability to forecast product needs
• Familiarity with writing recipes and translating them into purchasing systems such as Birchstreet
• Understanding of scheduling practices and basic payroll/labor reports
• Strong business acumen - able to manage labor and food costs
• Menu engineering and menu development skills
• Must be hands on and be able to lead by example. 

Benefits Include: 

• Salary Range: $95,000 - 105,000
• Annual Incentive Plan eligibility
• 13 Days Paid Time Off + 10 Paid Holidays/year 
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance   
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan, plus Employer Match Program   
• Complimentary Room Nights and Discounted Rates    
• Complimentary Meals in our Employee Cafeteria 
• Complimentary Uniform Care & Dry Cleaning 
• Employee Assistance Program   
• Investment in your Wellbeing   
• Paid Parental Leave & Short-Term Disability 
• Life Insurance   
• Bereavement & Jury Duty Pay 
• FMLA & WA State Leave 
• Personal, Medical, & Military Leave options 
• Tuition reimbursement   
• Training Programs; Growth & Development Opportunities  

Learn more about our property and what it is like to work at Four Seasons by visiting: http://www.fourseasons.com/seattle 

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Four Seasons Hotel Seattle is an equal opportunity employer.