Junior Sous Chef

Our Brand Promise:  
At Four Seasons, Life is richer when we truly connect to the people and world around us.    

Whether you work, stay, live or discover with us, our purpose is to create impressions that will last a lifetime.   

Our Promise to you:  

To create a culture and a work ethic based on the Golden Rule, giving our people a framework to pursue a superior international service culture.    

What makes us unique:  
In the heart of Beverly Hills & West Hollywood this award-winning hotel stands a city icon, buzzing with the energy and excitement of one of the most diverse destinations in the world. Soak up the sun at our resort-style pool, savour award-winning Italian cuisine at Culina Ristorante and discover a new level of wellness at our Spa – or in the comfort of your very own guest room.  

Responsibilities: 

Job duties include but are not limited to:  

• Verify that all scheduled staff is present and signed-in. 
  
  
• Requisition all food items needed daily from the food storeroom in concert with all cooks. 
  
  
• Supervise all employees during the set-up, service and breakdown for each meal period. 
  
  
• Verify the taste and presentation of food produced prior to meal periods. 
  
  
• Follow all control and key procedures. 
  
  
• Communicate and delegate the production schedule for the day, collating quantities to be produced from the forecast and for the next day's banquet function sheets. 
  
  
• Expedite orders on the line. 
  
  
• Inspect and supervise the sanitation and maintenance of equipment. 
  
  
• Ensure that proper work orders are made to repair kitchen equipment. 
  
  
• Control labor and food costs. 
  
  
• Ensure training is occurring on an ongoing basis with all employees. 
  
  
• Maintain discipline and motivation for employees. 
  
  
• Perform daily storeroom inspections of all walk-in refrigerators to ensure that proper rotation of food is done. 
  
  
• Review the quality of goods received. 
  
  
• Review the refrigeration areas of the kitchen and store rooms to ensure the proper usage of merchandise. 
  
  
• Assume responsibility for the quality of food prepared in the employee cafeteria and the supervision of cafeteria staff. 
  
  
• Inform and keep the F&B Manager up-to-date on problems and irregularities and recommends courses of action. 
  
  
• Monitor and control the labor utilized to produce a quality product while adhering to labor standards. 
  
  
• Monitor and control the food cost by creative menu planning, keeping waste to a minimum and low pars. 
  
  
• Assist in the development of a safe and clean working environment. 
  
  
• Ensure kitchen employees are storing foods properly. 
  
  
• Participate in the scheduling and performance evaluation of kitchen employees. 
  
  
• Perform other tasks or projects as assigned by hotel management and staff. 
  
  

Skills/Qualifications: 

Ideal candidate will have: 

• Reading, writing and oral proficiency in the English language. 
  
  
• Second language preferred. 
  
  
• Three plus years of experience in cooking and supervision. 
  
  
• College graduate or culinary school graduate with experience required. 
  
  
• Good leadership, training, motivation and communication skills. 
  
  

We Offer:  

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance  
  
  
• 401K Retirement savings plan  
  
  
• Employee Assistance Program  
  
  
• Investment in your Wellbeing  
  
  
• Life Insurance  
  
  
• Complimentary Room nights and discounted rates   
  
  
• Free on-site parking  
  
  
• Training programs, tuition reimbursement  
  
  

Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To access the 'EEOC is The Law' Information poster please visit this website - https://eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf