Sous Chef

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts•Santa Fe, NM

20d

About The Position

Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado Santa Fe is seeking a hardworking, driven Sous Chef for its culinary team. The role focuses on leading and developing culinary staff, supporting kitchen operations with a focus on banquets, and providing an excellent guest experience. The Sous Chef contributes to menu planning and continuous improvement, manages kitchen costs, ensures food is prepared and served in accordance with Four Seasons standards, and supports the achievement of food and beverage revenue and guest satisfaction goals. The successful candidate is passionate about hospitality and food, collaborative, organized, detail-oriented, and effective in a fast-paced, multitasking environment. The role requires a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, and the ability to lift up to 40 pounds.

Requirements

At least 5 years of Culinary Manager experience; experience in a luxury hotel setting is preferred.
Flexible availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Proficiency in English.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
US work authorization is required unless the candidate is currently in a managerial position at a Four Seasons location.

Nice To Haves

High school education, cooking school, or culinary institute education.
Culinary Manager experience in a luxury hotel setting.
Spanish proficiency.

Responsibilities

Lead and inspire high-performing teams that deliver measurable results.
Focus on menu planning, creativity, and continuous improvement.
Adapt to change and bring innovative thinking to drive Food & Beverage revenue, reduce costs, and increase guest satisfaction.
Collaborate with the Restaurant General Manager and Assistant Director of Food & Beverage to solve problems and recommend solutions.
Manage labor, food, and supply costs to achieve kitchen financial goals.
Assist in overseeing culinary staff and support all aspects of kitchen operations, with a focus on banquets.
Maintain a clean, professional appearance and follow food safety standards; operate, maintain, and properly clean kitchen equipment.
Follow Four Seasons Food Standards, recipes, and plating guidelines.
Ensure timely and efficient food service to guests.
Perform additional duties as assigned by culinary leadership.