Executive Chef

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Range $140,000.00 - $160,000.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Holiday pay
Vacation pay
sick pay
401k plan with company match
Complimentary stays at Four Seasons worldwide

Job Description

Four Seasons is a globally renowned luxury hospitality company that prides itself on delivering exceptional guest experiences through unwavering commitment to quality, innovation, and heartfelt service. With its roots deeply embedded in creating luxury environments infused with genuine care, Four Seasons operates a collection of world-class hotels and resorts that set the benchmark for excellence in the industry. The company values its employees as its most important asset and fosters a culture that emphasizes mutual respect, continuous improvement, and collaboration among its diverse team members. At Four Seasons, the goal is not only to meet guest expectations but to exceed them, leaving lasting impressions that resonate long after a stay has ended.

Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, the Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley stands as a contemporary business hub offering the highest standards of innovative hospitality. This vibrant location provides guests with a unique blend of tech-savvy flair and urban sophistication, surrounded by iconic venues in sports, music, and local adventures. The hotel is dedicated to creating inventive culinary experiences, seasonal events, and lifestyle facilities that reflect the dynamic spirit of the region. Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley is committed to upholding the luxurious and personalized service synonymous with the Four Seasons brand, ensuring every guest’s visit is memorable and tailored to their desires.

The role of Executive Chef at Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley is a prestigious opportunity for culinary leaders who aspire to shape and innovate in a top-tier hospitality setting. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Food and Beverage, the Executive Chef is responsible for overseeing all culinary operations across multiple outlets within the hotel. This leadership role demands an individual who can balance culinary creativity with operational excellence, ensuring menus are innovative, reflective of seasonal and local trends, and aligned with guest expectations. The Executive Chef will manage food costs, productivity, purchasing, forecasting, and inventory control, applying keen financial acumen to drive profitability while maintaining the superior standards expected at Four Seasons.

Furthermore, this position involves close collaboration with other departments such as PR and Commercial teams to drive culinary promotions and brand initiatives. The Executive Chef will maintain rigorous standards in food quality, hygiene, presentation, and safety, adhering to all regulatory requirements. The role also requires strong leadership capabilities to inspire and develop the culinary and stewarding teams, fostering an environment of accountability, creativity, and continuous professional growth. Effective communication with clients and internal teams is critical for event planning and service delivery at the highest level.

This opportunity offers a competitive salary range between $140,000 and $160,000, comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, holiday and vacation pay, a 401k program with company match, and complimentary stays at Four Seasons locations worldwide subject to availability. Being part of the Four Seasons team means joining a globally respected brand renowned for its commitment to employee development and guest satisfaction, offering both career growth and the chance to contribute to extraordinary hospitality experiences.

Job Requirements

  • College degree preferably in hotel, restaurant management or culinary arts or equivalent experience
  • Five to seven years previous experience in multiple culinary or food and beverage department head positions
  • Reading, writing and oral proficiency in English
  • Flexible schedule required including weekends, holidays, and evenings

Job Qualifications

  • College degree preferably in hotel, restaurant management or culinary arts or equivalent experience
  • Five to seven years previous experience in multiple culinary or food and beverage department head positions

Job Duties

  • Maintain and oversee creation and evolution of menus across all outlets balancing innovation, seasonality, local trends, guest expectations, feasibility, and profitability including seasonal menu launches
  • Drive financial performance through management of food cost, productivity, purchasing, forecasting, inventory controls, and operational efficiencies
  • Control labor and operating expenses through effective scheduling, budgeting, purchasing decisions, and inventory control
  • Partner with PR and Commercial teams to support culinary activations, promotions, media opportunities, partnerships, and brand positioning
  • Ensure consistency in menu execution for all outlets including Catering and Events
  • Maintain exceptional standards of food quality, presentation, hygiene, sanitation, and safety in accordance with Four Seasons standards and regulations
  • Conduct regular shift briefings and maintain clear communication with culinary and stewarding teams
  • Keep direct contact with clients for special event planning, budgeting, and execution
  • Lead, inspire, develop and discipline culinary and stewarding teams fostering collaboration, creativity, accountability, and development
  • Ensure all recipes, menu descriptions, production schedules, and operational materials are updated and communicated
  • Oversee and structure proper receiving format for daily vendor deliveries
  • Communicate directly with Sales and Operations teams to meet guest expectations and standards
  • Contribute ideas and initiatives to enhance guest experience, operational efficiency, and culinary environment
  • Maintain cleanliness and proper product rotation in chillers
  • Liaise daily with Outlets Management Team regarding guest feedback, quality control, and service standards
  • Balance operational, administrative, and colleague needs
  • Ensure proper staffing and scheduling according to productivity guidelines
  • Adhere to kitchen policies, procedures, and service standards
  • Perform other duties as assigned
  • Require reading, writing and oral proficiency in English
  • Flexible schedule including weekends, holidays, and evenings

Job Criteria

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)


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