Restaurant Chef Job at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts in Río Grande

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About 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: The Four Seasons Resort and Private Residences at Puerto Rico is a collection of 139 hotel rooms and 84 private residences. Situated on 483 acres with two miles of beach frontage, award-winning golf, an expansive wildlife sanctuary, nature trails and a lagoon complete with paddle boarding, fishing, and a water playground.

About The Role We are in search of a Restaurant Chef to inspire and lead the team at Paros Restaurant. 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.

What You Will Do

• Develop menus that highlight fresh, local product, and oversee their recipe design and output.
• Oversee staff training and development for menu changes.
• Communicate clearly and often with kitchen staff, fellow members of the Chef team and colleagues throughout the Food and Beverage division.
• Develop and foster strong relationships with the kitchen team.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of Birch Street including costing, recipe input, ordering and purchasing processes.
• Assist in the payroll process for the Kitchen team.
• Control labor and operating expenses through effective scheduling, budgeting, purchasing decisions and inventory control.
• Ensure sanitation standards as set forth by Four Seasons, local, state, and federal regulations are in compliance, and maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen.
• Maintain control systems to assure quality and portion consistency, monitor food shipments to meet purchasing specifications, and foster 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 for effective coordination between departments.
• Mentor and develop skills within the team to enable growth within their role and the company.

What you will bring:

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Sous Chef in a Mediterranean restaurant.
• Deep knowledge of Greek culinary traditions, ingredients, and techniques.
• Fine dining operations / Luxury hospitality experience is required.
• 4-6 years of experience in culinary management.
• Working knowledge of division and operating culinary operations.
• Ability to operate computer equipment and other food & beverage computer systems.
• Ability to operate and utilize culinary production equipment and tools.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English and Spanish.
• Must be able to obtain any required food handling or sanitation certifications required by local agencies.

What We Offer

• Energizing employee culture where you are encouraged to be your true self.
• Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.
• Market-leading pay and benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision and Retirement Savings Plan).
• Complimentary accommodation at other Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts.
• Complimentary dry cleaning for business clothing.
• Complimentary employee meals.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick days.
• Culinary, retail and wellness experiences at special rates.

Seniority level: Not Applicable

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Other

Industries: Travel Arrangements and Hospitality

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