Executive Sous Chef, Residences

About Four SeasonsFour 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 locationA rare gem on Florida’s Gulf Coast of Southwest Florida, Naples Beach Club, a Four Seasons Resort, is an exclusive collection of 156 luxurious beachfront private residences and a 222-room hotel all within a 125-acre walkable coastal village in the heart of Old Naples. Honoring local heritage and artfully reimagined for modern-day elegance, the resort includes residents-only facilities and amenities, a luxury spa and state-of-the-art well-being/fitness center, exquisite and diverse fine dining outlets, outdoor pursuits to include a tennis center, and an 18-hole golf course, bowling and movie theater experiences, and an exclusive private club. The first of its kind, the Naples Beach Club, a Four Seasons Resort, is paradise found.About the roleThe Executive Sous Chef will plan, organize, control and direct the work of employees in the Culinary Department while ensuring superior quality and consistency in preparation of all food items.What you will doBe a part of the opening teamCoordinate 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 operational planning. Prepare food items. Assist in the planning and development of menus for the hotel, ensuring correct preparation and presentation of a consistent level for all food items.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 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 bringCollege degree preferably hotel/restaurant management or culinary arts, or equivalent experience is required.Ability to read, speak, and write English.Proven leadership skills in a hotel environment.Five to seven years previous experience in multiple culinary/food & beverage department head positions.Requires a working knowledge of division operations as well as Four Seasons cultural and core standards, policies, and standard operating procedures.Requires ability to operate computer equipment and other food & beverage computer systems.Requires the ability to operate and utilize culinary production equipment and tools.This position requires an applicant with a flexible schedule and the ability to work all shifts, weekends, and holidays. Day and evening shifts.What we are offering youLucrative salaryMarket-leading benefits package that includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401K with employer matching all starting at 30 daysTime off plans starting on the day of hireAn opportunity to be a part of a cohesive team in an inclusive work environmentComplimentary and discounted hotel stays around the worldWellbeing and mental health initiatives and focused companyEmbracement and promotion of diversity in our workplaceComplimentary employee meals and beveragesTuition reimbursementVisa RequirementsUS work authorization is required.Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Aff… (EEOC poster information omitted)#J-18808-Ljbffr