Sous Chef - Luxury Resort

About the role

The Sous Chef acts as a culinary leader within an assigned outlet at Four Seasons Nevis, supporting the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef in delivering exceptional food quality, presentation and service. The role oversees daily kitchen operations, leads and develops the culinary team and ensures consistent execution of Four Seasons standards.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations and lead kitchen service with high standards of quality, taste, presentation, consistency and timing.
• Inspect mise en place, station readiness, equipment, cleanliness and sanitation daily.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef on menus, daily specials, tasting experiences and culinary activations, using seasonal ingredients, local products and Caribbean influences.
• Lead, train and mentor culinary team members, manage staffing, scheduling and station assignments.
• Monitor food quality and guest feedback, and oversee ordering, inventory, storage, food cost, waste reduction and product rotation.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, food safety, sanitation, health and workplace safety requirements.
• Work with Restaurant Operations, Banquets, Purchasing and Stewarding, support other outlets and resort-wide culinary initiatives, and assist with forecasting, menu costing and financial controls.

Required profile

• Culinary qualification, diploma or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years of progressive culinary experience, preferably in a luxury hotel, resort, fine dining restaurant or comparable setting.
• Previous experience as Chef de Partie, Senior Chef de Partie or Sous Chef preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multicultural, high-expectation luxury environment and flexibility for varying shifts, including evenings, weekends and holidays.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of culinary techniques, food safety, HACCP, kitchen operations and cost control.
• Leadership, communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.

What we offer

• Competitive salary, wages and a comprehensive benefits package.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Employee discount on stays at any Four Seasons worldwide.
• Complimentary dry cleaning for employee uniforms and complimentary employee meals.
• Additional property-specific benefits.