Sous Chef

Sous Chef - Full Time 

Four Seasons Hotel Seattle 

Are you a culinary leader who shares our obsession for using fresh and unique ingredients to craft an unparalleled food product? Is your style dynamic with a willingness to jump on the line to assist your team? Do you develop talent and love to see excellent Cooks thrive? If so, you might be just the person to be our next Sous Chef. 

As Sous Chef, you will lead our evening culinary team to shape the meal experience for our guests. We are seeking a hands-on people leader who is also at home in front of a computer completing paperwork. Egos should be checked at the door as you cannot be afraid to learn from the professionals who form your team. 

About Us 

We pride ourselves on dedication to the Golden Rule philosophy, and strive to provide an exclusive experience for both our guests and employees. Because of our employee-centric approach, Four Seasons has been listed in the Fortune Magazine "100 Best Companies to Work For" rankings every year since 1998. 

Overlooking Elliott Bay and Puget Sound, our luxurious guestrooms are steps away from Pike Place Market, the Seattle Art Museum, and exclusive shopping. In partnership with acclaimed Seattle chef Ethan Stowell, we are proud to showcase simply but exquisitely prepared Northwest food and drink in Goldfinch Tavern, our signature restaurant. 

Key Elements of the Job 

• Own the dinner food presentation for guests of Goldfinch Tavern and In-Room Bistro 
  
  
• Communicate clearly and often with Kitchen staff, fellow members of the Chef team and colleagues throughout the Food and Beverage division 
  
  
• Order all required product to maintain sufficient inventory 
  
  
• Organize all areas of the kitchen including prep, stations and storage 
  
  
• Manage the flow between breakfast/lunch, dinner and overnight shifts 
  
  
• Develop seasonal menus that highlight fresh, local product, and oversee their recipe design and output 
  
  
• Run the payroll process for the Kitchen 
  
  
• Lead with integrity and inspire camaraderie in an intense environment 
  
  
• Support creativity among culinary team members, and mentor the next generation of culinary talent 
  
  
• Build rapport with purveyors, chefs and local peers within the restaurant community 
  
  

• Act as Kitchen department leader in absence of Restaurant Chef 
  
  

Preferred Qualifications and Skills 

• At least 2-3 years of progressive leadership experience in restaurants (hotels preferred) 
  
  
• Culinary-specific education 
  
  
• Strong line cooking skills - you will work no fewer than 3 line shifts per month demonstrating yourself as the strongest Cook in the Kitchen 
  
  
• Efficient with time 
  
  
• Comfort with administrative responsibilities while maintaining a primary focus on the Kitchen operation 
  
  
• Ability to forecast product needs 
  
  
• Familiarity with writing recipes and translating them into purchasing systems such as Birchstreet 
  
  
• Understanding of scheduling practices and basic payroll/labor reports 
  
  
• People developer who can collaborate with the Restaurant Chef for Kitchen succession planning 
  
  

What to Expect from Your Work Experience...You will 

• Be part of a cohesive team with a singular focus on building the quintessential guest experience 
  
  
• Demonstrate your unique personality and service style while achieving the brand standards that make us Four Seasons 
  
  
• Be encouraged to demonstrate your professional passion 
  
  
• Have development opportunities both locally and worldwide with our company 
  
  
• Annual salary range between $70k - $75k, along with a comprehensive benefit plan 
  
  
• Experience other Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts through the complimentary room nights program 
  
  
• Receive a complimentary meal when at work in our employee cafeteria
  
  

Four Seasons Hotel Seattle is an equal opportunity employer. 

Learn more about our property and what it is like to work at Four Seasons by visiting: 

http://www.fourseasons.com/seattle  

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http://jobs.fourseasons.com  

https://www.linkedin.com/company/four-seasons-hotels-and-resorts  

https://www.facebook.com/FourSeasonsJobs  

https://twitter.com/FourSeasonsJobs  

We look forward to receiving your application! 

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