Executive Chef
About Four Seasons:
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:
Our property is a vibrant hub of culture, style and energy and includes our newly transformed restaurant which embodies iconic luxury boldly reimagined to capture the essence of Chicago through inspired food, drink, art and music. Four Seasons Hotel Chicago is honored to be ranked as one of Conde Nast Traveler Reader's Choice Top 50 Hotels in the World. We offer 345 elegant guest rooms and suites: and a luxury spa. We are located steps away from the famed Magnificent Mile, glamorous North Michigan Avenue shopping and minutes from the city’s business and financial center. Adorn Restaurant features globally inspired cuisine starring the bounty of the Midwest. Adorn Bar showcases craft cocktails and a wine list that sparks conversation, all with a lively, convivial vibe beckoning to be discovered.About the role
We are looking for an Executive Chef who will provide leadership and management for the hotel’s culinary department. Support the goals of the Director of F&B. Plan, organize, control and direct the work of employees in the culinary department while ensuring guest satisfaction and meaningful and lasting dining impressions. Demonstrate analytical skills, prioritize and adapt to the changing needs of the operation. Be a role model for the Four Seasons’ culture, demonstrate a solid work ethic, good business acumen and a passion for service. This person will have strong leadership, interpersonal and analytical skills, is able to prioritize and adapt to the changing needs of the operation, and can evidence having a solid work ethic, good business acumen and a passion for service.
What you will do
Coordinate the selection, training, development, evaluation and document corrective action for the employees and managers in the Culinary Department. Demonstrate effective management and leadership to ensure that established cultural and core standards are met; long-range strategic planning for outlet operation is executed.
Collaborate with the Hotel Manager, General Manager, Director of F&B, Catering and Marketing to create menus for all F&B areas using creativity, providing the best representation of the brand, considering current trends, product availability, local fare, food and service cost, marketing conditions and target audience. Assign prices for daily menus that result in net profit. Participate in making decisions regarding printing, layout, posting, and distribution of menus.
Oversee tastings for prospective business. Coordinate with Catering to understand the client, reason for the event, special consideration and create a personalized experience.
Ensure the correct preparation and presentation of a consistent level for all food items prepared through production and demonstration. Provide on-going training and development of talent.
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.
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. Ensure proper certification and training for all staff.
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.
Comply with Four Seasons’ Category One and Category Two Work Rules and Standards of Conduct as set forth in EmPact.
Work harmoniously and professionally with co-workers and supervisors.
What you bring
Education: College degree preferably specializing in hotel/restaurant management or culinary arts, or equivalent experience is required.
Experience: Five to seven years previous experience in multiple culinary/food & beverage department head positions. Including Banquet operations
Skills and Abilities: Requires a working knowledge of division operations as well as Four Seasons cultural and core standards, policies, and standard operating procedures. Working knowledge is generally learned on-the-job.
Requires ability to operate computer equipment and other food & beverage computer systems.
Requires the ability to operate and utilize culinary production equipment and tools.
Requires reading, writing and oral proficiency in the English language.
No. of employees supervised: Approximately 40
Travel required: Some travel is required for training, conferences, and special events.
What we offer
Compensation: $135,000 - $155,000
Energizing Employee Culture where you are encouraged to be your true self!
Comprehensive learning and development programs to help you master your craft.
Competitive wages and benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision and Retirement Plan) as well as Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
401(k) Retirement Plan including Employer Matching Program
Inclusive and diverse employee engagement & recognition events all year-round.
Exclusive discount and travel programs with Four Seasons
Complimentary Dry Cleaning for Employee Uniforms & Employee Meals
And so much more!
Schedule & Hours
Must be able to work a flexible schedule including all shifts: AM's, PM's, weekends, and holidays
Learn more about Four Seasons Hotel Chicago and Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts by visiting us below:
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Twitter: @FSChicago
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FourSeasonsHotelChicago/
Career Opportunities: careers.fourseasons.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/four-seasons-hotels-and-resorts/jobs/
Learn More About Who We Are: We Are Four Seasons
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Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of our award winning team, while developing your career with the world’s leading luxury hotel company! We look forward to receiving your application!
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