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.

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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 :

The city's newest skyscraper located in the heart of the Back Bay. A cutting-edge 61-storey skyscraper in the heart of Back Bay, Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton Street, Boston is vibrant, modern and stylish.

Stay with us to experience a new kind of urban chic, complete with a stunning Wellness Floor and the world-renowned Japanese izakaya-inspired restaurant, Zuma.

The Opportunity :

Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton Street, Boston is currently looking for a Sous Chef.

Basic Purpose :

Plan, organize, control and direct the work of employees in the kitchen department. Responsible for food preparation while ensuring superior quality and consistency.

Complies with any additional requests that may arise pertaining to Sous Chef.

Essential function of the job :

• 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.
• 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.
• Attend regular operational meetings to ensure effective coordination and cooperation between departments.
• Comply with Four Seasons’ Category One and Category Two Work Rules and Standards of Conduct as set forth in the Employee Handbook.
• Work harmoniously and professionally with co-workers and supervisors.
• Adhere to meal break policy and follow proper payroll procedures.

Who We Look For :

We look for employees who share the Golden Rule; people who, by nature, believe in treating others as we would have them treat us.

We look for individuals who share a passion for excellence and who infuse that enthusiasm into everything they do.

Knowledge and Skills :

• College degree preferably culinary arts, or equivalent experience is required.
• 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.

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.

Visa Requirements :

Visa sponsorship is not available. Must already be legally permitted to work in the United States. Applicants without valid work authorization for the United States will not be considered.

US work authorization is required unless candidate is currently in a managerial position at a Four Seasons location. Current Four Seasons managers may qualify for L-1 visa sponsorship.

Some Benefits Four Season Employees enjoy :

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Matching Plan
• Highly competitive salaries and incentives
• Educational assistance programs, as well as in-house training workshop for all employees.
• Complimentary Life insurance
• Vacation & Paid Sick Time Off
• Complimentary Employee Meals
• And much more!

Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Dedicated to perfecting the travel experience through continual innovation and the highest standards of hospitality, Four Seasons can offer what many hospitality professionals dream of - the opportunity to build a life-long career with global potential and a real sense of pride in work well done.

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