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:

Welcome to wine country luxury. In the food and wine capital of North America, Four Seasons welcomes you to a one-of-a-kind wine country resort set within a world-class vineyard. Discover innovative and seasonal cuisine at Michelin-starred Auro, holistic spa rituals at Spa Talisa and thoughtfully personalized Four Seasons service. Raise a glass to all the best in life as you soak in magnificent views of Napa Valley from this Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star resort.

We're Hiring! Four Seasons Napa Valley is looking for an experienced Sous Chef with fine dining experience to join our award winning culinary team! Be a part of our Michelin Star Restaurant, Auro and Truss Restaurant + Bar!

About the role: Works alongside Executive Chef, Rogelio Garcia and Chef de Cuisine, Juan Agustin, to manage daily kitchen activities, including overseeing staff, aiding with menu preparation, ensuring food quality and freshness, and monitoring ordering and stocking. Provides meal quality and consistency by following designated recipes. Delivers high-quality, cost-effective dishes promptly. Plan, organize, control and direct the work of employees in the Kitchen Department responsible for food preparation while ensuring superior quality and consistency.

What you will do:

Manage all day-to-day operations of the kitchen.

Manage team members in the kitchen to attract, retain and motivate the employees while providing a safe environment; hire, train, develop, empower, coach and counsel, conduct performance and salary reviews, resolve problems, provide open communication vehicles and discipline and terminate as appropriate.

Ability to assist in all kitchens (banquets, restaurant, pool).

Collaborate with the Executive Chef to create and refine menus, incorporating seasonal ingredients, culinary trends, and guest preferences.

Assist in the planning and development of recipes and ensure the correct preparation and presentation of a consistent level for all food items prepared through production and demonstration. 

Control labor and operating expenses through effective scheduling, ordering, budgeting, purchasing decisions, and inventory control.

Complete ordering for department via Birchstreet.

Properly use systems to manage labor and payroll (OnTrack, Workday, ADP). Attend labor meeting to explain labor, staffing, business. Manage department labor/schedule and complete payroll for department.

Organize and lead restaurant events (buyouts, outside catering, holiday activations).

Properly communicate and collaborate with restaurant managers to ensure guest expectations are met.

Work closely with other departments and/or clients to discuss upcoming events. Attend various organizational meetings (BEO, Resume, morning meeting) and outline culinary deliverables.

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. 

Monitor and control the food cost by creative menu planning, keeping waste to a minimum and low par.

Maintain control systems which will assure quality and portion consistency, monitor food shipments to ensure they meet established purchasing specifications as well and foster an awareness of the importance of food preparation and quality.

The ability to assume full responsibility in the absence of the Executive Chef and/or Chef De Cuisine.

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.

This position is not eligible for work sponsorship/visa. Candidates must possess valid US work authorization. 

What we offer:

Salary: $82,00- $87,500

Competitive Salary & Benefits

Cigna medical and dental benefit options

8 weeks of New Parental Leave Pay

Excellent Training and Development opportunities

Complimentary accommodation at other Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts

Complimentary Employee Meals

401k Retirement Plans

Schedule & Hours:

Full Time availability

Flexible for early morning, mid-day, and evening shifts

Must be available to work weekends and holidays

To apply, please click on the “APPLY” button and create an account. There will be a short questionnaire for you to complete and a section for you to attach your Resume/CV and Cover Letter. Please attach your Resume/CV in PDF or Word format. Applications/Resumes will only be accepted on this website. Please do not email your information. Thank you for your understanding. 

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or disabled veteran and need a reasonable accommodation to use or access our online system, please contact our People + Culture Office at jobs.napavalley@fourseasons.com. 

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Four Seasons is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. To access the 'EEOC is The Law' Information poster please visit this website: Know Your Rights.

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