Sous Chef - Chicago Rare

The Four Seasons is in search of a Passionate Sous Chef with an interest to inspire and lead an ambitious team.

• Oversee staff training and development for menu changes
• Communicate clearly and often with the Chef and Kitchen staff, fellow members of the Chef team and colleagues throughout the Food and Beverage division
• Develop & foster strong relationships with kitchen team
• Develop seasonal menus that highlight fresh, local product, and oversee their recipe design and output
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of Birch Street including but not limited to costing, recipe input, ordering and purchasing processes
• Assist in the payroll process for the Kitchen team
• Assist with the control of 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 that 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 and attend regular operational meetings to ensure effective coordination and cooperation between departments
• Communicate effectively with team members at various levels within the organization in both verbal and written form
• Mentor and develop skills within the team to enable growth within their role and within the company
• Coach and mentor other leaders within the department
• Maintain a consistent approach to accountability to ensure the constant delivery of excellent product
• Assist with recruitment, selecting, training and coaching team members
• Demonstrate a passion for innovation and the ability to quickly adapt to changing environments and demands
• Adhere to Four Seasons Hotel’s standards as well as policies and procedures
• 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 all co-workers

• Preferably has luxury hotel & culinary background
• 4-6 years of experience in related field
• Excellent command in English;
  Arabic is an advantage
• Opportunities to build a successful career with global potential
• Unique strong culture - diversity of 50 different nationalities
• Living accommodation in a high quality, well-resourced apartment
• Excellent Training and Development opportunities
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Complimentary nights at FS Hotels Worldwide
• Paid annual home leave tickets
• Complimentary meals in employee restaurants
• Free transportation to work
• Medical coverage

Hotel will apply for the work authorization for a successful candidate.

You could also learn more about employment with Four Seasons via the following channels:

Sous Chef Chicago Rare
• The Pearl Qatar