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:An architectural icon in the heart of Lower Manhattan. Diverse, inspiring and vibrant - where art meets architecture in the heart of TriBeCa, Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown is steps away from the city's most authentic neighbourhoods. Come and discover a new kind of urban chic with us, whether you choose to rejuvenate in our globally inspired Spa with a heated indoor pool, or dine at CUT by renowned celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck. We look forward to welcoming you.
Sous ChefOUR VISION:We are New York's Luxury Lifestyle Icon.
OUR MISSION:To inspire meaningful connections...To curate exceptional experiences...To deliver passionate service... ...with kindness, care and a commitment to excellenceOur value proposition is to provide our guests with a catalog of experiences for a life well lived, in addition to the Four Seasons service excellence promise.
OUR PURPOSE:To Enrich the Lives of Employees, Guests and the Community around us
OUR VALUES:We think differentlyWe are client obsessedWe have passionWe own itWe truly care about each otherWe have integrity
Join Our TeamThe Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown is looking for a Sous Chef who fully embodies our values, shares a passion for excellence, and infuses enthusiasm into everything they do. As Sous Chef you will be accountable for shaping the client experience by providing exceptional service in support of our world-renowned hotel. FSNYD is recognized as a Forbes 5 Star Hotel; Forbes 5 Star Spa and AAA 5 Diamond Hotel.This position reports to the Executive Chef. Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown is diverse, inspiring and vibrant. As Sous Chef, you will be part of a team that prides itself on excellent service, driving inclusion & belonging, working collaboratively, demonstrating mutual respect and having a passion for providing exceptional client experiences. Your role is vital to the success of Four Seasons New York Downtown. You will be able to shape your work environment by contributing to new ideas, offer solutions and find ways to collaborate with all departments being at the heart of the operation. In return you will be provided with the same level of care that we expect to be shared with our employees and all backed by our impressive Employee Value Proposition.
WHO YOU ARE: You are enthusiastic, optimistic and passionate. You are self-driven and solution oriented. You are invested in your team, you listen, care about their development and celebrate your team's success. You set expectations and know to 'inspect what you expect'. You foster inclusion and embrace diversity. You take feedback as an opportunity to help you grow. You work smart, you are organized and have a strategy to achieve your goals. You plan your tasks carefully, you are pro-active and organized ensuring you're effective. You are client obsessed and create opportunities to connect in meaningful ways, building lasting relationships. You have integrity and your actions match your words.
JOB TITLE: ResponsibilitiesThe Sous Chef is responsible for planning, organizing, controlling and directing the work of employees in the kitchen department. They are also responsible for food preparation while ensuring superior quality and consistency.
Essential Functions:- Select, train, evaluate, lead, motivate, coach, and discipline all employees in the Kitchen's food production area to ensure that established cultural and core standards are met.
- 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, 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 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.
- Communicate with employees and managers to ensure operational needs are met.
- Attend regular operational meetings to ensure effective coordination and cooperation between departments.
- Work harmoniously and professionally with co-workers and supervisors. Adhere to meal break policy and follow proper payroll procedures.
Non-Essential Functions:- Production of food items.
- Assist with set-up and cleaning of operational areas.
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We look forward to receiving your applicationPlease 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. Salary Range: $87,000-$92,000Four 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 - 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 -