Executive Sous Chef

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:

• Soon to be one of the region’s foremost luxury beachside destinations, The Red Sea will comprise of the idyllic natural islands and lagoons across 200 kms of coastline along the western coast of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, between the cities of Umluj and Al Wajh. The new Four Seasons Resort will be located on Shura Island, the hub of the development and home to a yacht marina, leisure and lifestyle facilities, retail offerings, 18-hole golf course and more. The Red Sea destination is being built with sustainable practices and tourism at its core, with the masterplan being informed by an impressive marine spatial planning simulation to model the environmental impact of development and operations to minimize over-tourism while providing guests with an exceptional travel and lifestyle experience. The destination will also rely on renewable energy and will only develop a small portion of the islands with expansive dedicated conservation zones. The new Four Seasons Resort will offer approximately 149 rooms and suites, all with uninterrupted views over white sand beaches and crystal-clear waters. The property will also feature six restaurant and lounge outlets, meeting and events spaces, a marine discovery centre, Kids for All Seasons space and much more. Whether looking for rest and relaxation or sport and water activities, there will be something for everyone, including a full-service spa with a hammam, tennis courts, three outdoor pools with cabanas, and two separate beaches for families and adults perfect for soaking in the sun or diving down to explore the coral reefs.

Role Overview:
The Executive Sous Chef plays a critical leadership role in supporting the Executive Chef in overseeing all kitchen operations. This position is responsible for maintaining the highest standards of food quality and presentation while ensuring a seamless operation within the kitchen. The Executive Sous Chef is key in managing kitchen staff, ensuring food consistency, and assisting in menu creation. This leadership role contributes directly to delivering exceptional dining experiences for guests while maintaining the highest culinary standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• • Food Preparation & Presentation:
    Ensure the correct preparation and presentation of all food items, maintaining a consistent, high standard across all offerings in the kitchen.
  • Menu Development:
    Collaborate with the Executive Chef to plan and develop menus, considering product availability, service costs, and guest preferences. Ensure proper food portions in alignment with the hotel’s pricing policy.
  • Cost Control & Pricing:
    Help manage food costs by ensuring profitability in pricing decisions for daily menus. Assist with menu layout and distribution to optimize cost control.
  • Employee Scheduling & Payroll:
    Support the preparation of employee work schedules based on operating forecasts and budgeted figures. Help prepare daily payroll reports as required.
  • Food Quality Management:
    Supervise food preparation methods, portion sizes, garnishing, and presentation to maintain the consistency and quality standards established by the Executive Chef.
  • https://careers.fourseasons.com/us/en/job/REQ10341723/Executive-Sous-Chef-Four-Seasons-Resort-at-The-Red-Sea-Saudi-Arabia