Sous Chef - Chicago Rare

Description

The Four Seasons is in search of a Passionate Sous Chef with an interest to inspire and lead an ambitious Team.

Essential Functions :

Oversee staff training and development for menu changes,

Communicate clearly and often with the Chef and Kitchen staff, fellow members of the Chef team and colleagues throughout the Food and Beverage division.

Develop & foster strong relationships with kitchen team

Develop seasonal menus that highlight fresh, local product, and oversee their recipe design and output.

Develop a comprehensive understanding of Birch Street including but not limited to costing, recipe input, ordering and purchasing processes.

Assist in the payroll process for the Kitchen team.

Assist with the control of labor and operating expenses through effective scheduling, budgeting, purchasing decisions and inventory control.

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.

Maintain control systems that 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.

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.

Communicate effectively with team members a various level within the organization in both verbal and written form

Mentor and develop skills within the Team to enable them to grow within their role and within the company

Coaching and mentoring other leaders within the department

A consistent approach to accountability to ensure the constant delivery of excellent product

Assist with Recruitment, selecting, training and coaching Team Members

Passion for being innovative and able to quickly adapt to changing environments / demands

Adhere to Four Seasons Hotel’s standards as well as policies and procedures

Complies with Four Seasons’ Category One and Category Two Work Rules and Standards of Conduct as set forth in Employee Handbook

Works harmoniously and professionally with all co-workers

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

Preferably has luxury hotel & culinary background

4-6 years of experience in related field

Excellent command in English, Arabic is an advantage

Our Offering :

Opportunities to build a successful career with global potential

Unique strong culture - diversity of 50 different nationalities

Living accommodation in a high quality, well-resourced apartment

Excellent Training and Development opportunities

Employee Recognition Programs​

Complimentary nights at FS Hotels Worldwide

Paid annual home leave tickets

Complimentary meals in employee restaurants

Free transportation to work

Medical coverage

Work Authorization : -

Hotel will apply for the work authorization for a successful candidate.

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