Sous Chef - Food & Beverage

About the role

The Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto, a 123-room property in the historic Higashiyama-ku district with a spa, fitness centre, pool and four food and beverage concepts, is looking for a Sous Chef within its Food & Beverage Division. The role works across disciplines to deliver an exceptional guest experience, and candidates with a passion for excellence, expertise in hospitality operations and proven leadership experience are invited to apply.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, organise, control and direct the work of the Kitchen Department staff responsible for food preparation, ensuring superior quality and consistency.
• Assist in planning and developing recipes and ensure correct preparation and presentation of food items produced and demonstrated.
• Ensure compliance with Four Seasons' sanitation standards and local, state and federal regulations, and keep the kitchen clean and organised.
• Maintain control systems for quality and portion consistency, monitor food shipments against purchasing specifications and manage loss and breakage.
• Control labour and operating costs through effective scheduling, budgeting, purchasing decisions and inventory control.

Required profile

• Passion for excellence and expertise in hospitality operations.
• Proven leadership experience.