Executive Chef (Non Planning Committee)

About Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon:

Located in the heart of Lisbon, our historic Hotel wears the cultural heart and soul of Portugal on its sleeve. Inside, art-deco sensibilities mingle with an updated Louis XVI style, and a collection of important contemporary local artwork fills our halls. Outside, views of the city’s rolling hills and brightly tiled exteriors spread out before you. 

The hotels extensive outside terrace overlooking Eduardo VII Park, offers a true resort feel with its new outdoor pool and lush garden.

An urban oasis with a spa and indoor pool, and a rooftop fitness center with an outdoor running track overlooking the city’s seven hills.

Varanda, the modern restaurant vaunts top-level cuisine. It is famous for the generous brunch and varied menu of gourmet delicacies.

Skillful curatorship – “curadoria” in Portuguese – lies at the heart of CURA, the hotel’s new restaurant where young Michelin-starred Chef and head culinary curator Pedro Pena Bastos selects his ingredients as meticulously as an artist chooses his paints, drawing from Lisbon’s rich regional palette of seasonal ingredients to create artisanal dishes of great depth, taste and meaning.

The most recent project- an outdoor swimming pool and bar with under-water music. The Hotel’s new pool area is a sophisticated oasis perfect for enjoying and relaxing dip with a refreshing drink. The Pool Bar’s menu offers a good selection of food, petiscos, drinks and Lisbon-inspired cocktails.

Our opportunity:

We are looking for an Executive Chef to join our Team in Lisbon!

Why to join our Team:

You will be part of a talented Family and Unique Culture;

You will have the opportunity to be you, to show your skills and passion for flawless service;

You will have a wide range of career growth opportunities within Four Seasons hotel chain;

You will be rewarded with a competitive salary and advantages.

What will be your main responsibilities and duties:

• Provide leadership and management for the Kitchen Department by establishing plans of character, integrity, and quality which result in the long-range continued growth and profitability of the department.
  
  
• Coordinate 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 planning for outlet operation.  
  
  
• Control labor and operating expenses through effective planning, budgeting, purchasing decisions, policy making, and inventory control while focusing on creative cost control and revenue generation solutions to maximize profit in the department, division and hotel.
  
  
• Effectively plan and develop menus for the hotel considering factors such as product availability, food and service cost, marketing conditions and business volume; assign prices for daily menus that result in net profit; participate in making decisions regarding printing, layout, posting, and distribution of menus while ensuring the correct preparation and presentation of a consistent level for all food items prepared through production and demonstration. 
  
  
• Set up control systems which will assure quality and portion consistency and the ability to create proper purchasing specifications as well as monitor and review operating criteria and develop 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 will bring to us:

Previous experience as Executive Chef in a luxury fast-paced environment;

Excellent communication and organization skills; proficiency in the Portuguese and English language;

Knowledge of Food & Beverage service;

Attention to detail and problem solving skills;

Ability to multitask and prioritize daily workload;

The candidate must hold the required authorization to work in an European country;

We are looking for people who share the Golden Rule: people who by nature, believe in treating others as we would have them treat us. This is the opportunity to be part of a cohesive team with opportunities to build a successful career. Bring your enthusiasm and send us your application!

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