What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sous Chef position at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts?
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:
Your West Coast home away from home. Rolling foothills and postcard-worthy views of sun and surf surround our idyllic Residence Club, where families and pleasure-seekers of all ages come to play. Tucked away in the laid-back coastal town of Carlsbad, California, just half an hour north of San Diego, it offers miles of uncrowded beaches and some of the best golf courses in North America. Allow our pre-arrival Concierge to stock your villa’s kitchen fully, sign up for group classes in our open-air Yoga Pavilion and stay as long as you’d like.
About the role Four Seasons Residence Club Aviara is seeking a Sous Chef supports the 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
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:
Your West Coast home away from home. Rolling foothills and postcard-worthy views of sun and surf surround our idyllic Residence Club, where families and pleasure-seekers of all ages come to play. Tucked away in the laid-back coastal town of Carlsbad, California, just half an hour north of San Diego, it offers miles of uncrowded beaches and some of the best golf courses in North America. Allow our pre-arrival Concierge to stock your villa’s kitchen fully, sign up for group classes in our open-air Yoga Pavilion and stay as long as you’d like.
About the role Four Seasons Residence Club Aviara is seeking a Sous Chef supports the 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 Four Seasons 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.
- Reading, writing and oral proficiency in the English language.
- Very advanced courses or experience in the administration side of the kitchen.
- Two-years leadership experience in a kitchen covering all aspects of cooking.
- Must possess a high level of creativity and high-quality standards.
- Salary range: $75,000.00-$80,000.00
- Competitive Salary, wages, and a comprehensive benefits package
- Excellent Training and Development opportunities
- Complimentary accomodations at other Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
- Complimentary Dry Cleaning for Employee Uniforms
- Complimentary Employee Meals
- Full Time
- Available to work all shifts, including weekends and holidays
Salary : $75,000 - $80,000