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Chef De Partie - In Room Dining

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Exact $31.40
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

Winter Season Lifestyle Benefit
Merchant pass available
401k participation with company matching program
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Life insurance
Employee cafeteria available for shift meals

Job Description

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is a renowned luxury hospitality company known worldwide for its exceptional service, elegance, and commitment to providing guests with memorable experiences. Established with a vision to offer personalized and genuine hospitality, Four Seasons continues to lead in the upscale hotel and resort industry by blending innovative luxury with heartfelt service. This company values its people deeply, believing that empowered and motivated employees are the key to delivering extraordinary experiences that resonate with guests, residents, and partners across its global network. The organization prides itself on cultivating a world-class employee experience and fostering a rich company culture that inspires personal and professional growth among its diverse team members.

At the Four Seasons Resort and Residences Vail, located in the scenic heart of the Rocky Mountains in Colorado, you can immerse yourself in a lifestyle that perfectly balances adventure and relaxation. This location offers an enviable blend of year-round outdoor activities including skiing, hiking, and mountain biking, complemented by proximity to Denver’s vibrant live music, sports, and cultural scenes. Guests and employees alike enjoy convenient access to Eagle Airport, facilitating seamless travel to major cities with exclusive discounted hotel benefits. The resort emphasizes an inclusive and supportive workplace environment where colleagues are encouraged to invest in one another’s success through comprehensive training programs designed to unlock your potential and advance your career.

Joining the team at Four Seasons Vail means participating in meaningful community engagement initiatives and collaborating with local organizations dedicated to regional and global causes. It’s a workplace where you can elevate your culinary or hospitality craft, embrace an active lifestyle, and build strong connections with colleagues and the wider community. The company’s ethos encourages recognizing and celebrating individuality, nurturing a work-family atmosphere, and empowering every team member to contribute authentically and grow professionally.

About the Role:

The Chef de Partie - In Room Dining position at Four Seasons Resort and Residences Vail offers a dynamic and rewarding opportunity to lead the preparation and delivery of exquisite breakfast, lunch, and dinner food items specifically for in-room dining services. This role is integral to maintaining the highest standards of culinary excellence and guest satisfaction by supervising kitchen staff, assisting with training, and ensuring food safety and sanitation requirements are met rigorously. The position demands someone with a strong culinary foundation, proficient knife skills, and the ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment. The Chef de Partie is responsible not only for food preparation but also for maintaining kitchen equipment, managing inventory rotation to reduce food waste, and collaborating harmoniously with coworkers to provide seamless service.

As a pivotal figure in the in-room dining kitchen team, you will help guide and motivate kitchen employees, support discipline and performance standards, and contribute to a positive, professional work environment. This full-time role requires flexibility with scheduling to meet the needs of the department, and it offers an attractive wage of $31.40 per hour along with an array of benefits. Four Seasons encourages applicants with a culinary education or equivalent experience and at least three years of relevant work history to apply. Candidates must also demonstrate excellent organizational, interpersonal, and time management skills, and hold current work authorization to work in the United States. Proficiency in English and the ability to lift 50 pounds while spending long hours on their feet are also essential. Four Seasons ensures a rewarding career path with opportunities to learn, grow, and be part of a globally respected hospitality leader.

Job Requirements

  • 3+ years culinary or related work experience
  • Cooking school or culinary institute education or equivalent experience
  • Proficient knife skills and ability to multi-task
  • Must have working knowledge of computers
  • Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs and stand for 8 hours
  • Exhibit excellent interpersonal and time management skills
  • Demonstrate strong organizational skills and possess the ability to work autonomously
  • Fluency in English
  • Current work authorization in the United States

Job Qualifications

  • 3+ years culinary or related work experience
  • Cooking school or culinary institute education or equivalent experience
  • Proficient knife skills
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Working knowledge of computers
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Ability to work autonomously
  • Fluency in English
  • Current work authorization in the United States

Job Duties

  • Assist in the supervision of the preparation of the in room dining operation for breakfast, lunch, and dinner food items per guest orders or as assigned by kitchen management
  • Assist in training, motivation, recommending discipline, and supervising the work of kitchen employees
  • Prepare food items to order on the line and starting items made ahead of time, making sure not beyond estimated needs
  • Responsible for operating, maintaining and properly cleaning kitchen equipment, including deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, slicer, oven, steam table, tilt kettle, waffle iron, and flat top grill
  • Date all food containers and rotate as per policies, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures
  • check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up
  • Note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages
  • return all food items not used to designated storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables
  • Assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems
  • Control food waste, loss and usage per policies
  • Work harmoniously and professionally with co-workers and supervisors

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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