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:

Sophisticated style and energy in a celebrated vacation desitination. Discover a modern reflection of the classic yacht club lifestyle. With a prime beachfront address, Four Seasons brings unrivalled style and service to this next-generation coastal city. Moments away, experience Fort Lauderdale’s best shops, restaurants, marinas and entertainment – surrounding you with the spirit of one of the world’s top yachting locales.

About the role

The Chef de Cuisine leads, manages, and inspires the Evelyn's Restaurant kitchen team to consistently produce high-quality food dishes and oversees daily kitchen operations, ensuring smooth service and adherence to food safety and sanitation standards.

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What you will do

•    Directly manage an average of 6 – 10 kitchen employees per shift, monitoring performance. Direct and establish daily operational procedures for employees in their daily responsibilities.

•    Develop and refine menu offerings, incorporating seasonal ingredients and innovative concepts.

•    Lead daily pre-shift meetings, weekly management meetings and monthly staff meetings.

•    Manage inventory, ordering, and controlling food costs to meet budgetary goals.

•    Inspect and maintain the cleanliness, sanitation, organization, and working condition of the service areas and workstations.

•    Train and mentor kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative and efficient team environment.

What you bring

•    At least 3-5 years of professional cooking experience, preferably in a luxury hotel or resort. Advanced culinary knowledge.

•    Ability to operate, maintain, and properly clean deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, slicer, oven, steam table, tilt kettle, waffle iron, and flat top grill.

•    Specialized skill with strong leadership qualities.

•    Excellent personal presentation and interpersonal skills.

•    Solid knife skills.

•    Strong time management skills: ability to multi-task, set priorities, and adjust to changing conditions. Willing to work in a fast-paced environment.

•    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work closely with other departments and communicate clearly and effectively with colleagues and guests.

•    Ability to lift, carry, and move up to 70 lbs. 

What we offer: 
•    Competitive Salary, wages, and a comprehensive benefits package
•    Excellent Training and Development opportunities
•    Complimentary Accommodation at other Four Seasons Hotels and Resort
•    Complimentary Dry Cleaning for Employee Uniforms
•    Complimentary Employee Meals

Schedule & Hours:

•     Full-Time

•     This position requires the flexibility to work a diverse schedule encompassing days, evenings, weekends, and holidays

Miscellaneous:

US work authorization is required.

Please note that due to the large number of responses we receive only candidates being considered for the above position will be contacted for an interview.

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