Executive Chef (Shipboard)

Four Seasons is a globally renowned luxury hospitality company committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences through impeccable service and genuine care. Known for its world-class hotels, resorts, and residences, Four Seasons operates in prestigious locations worldwide, setting the standard in the luxury hospitality industry. Powered by a diverse team of passionate individuals who strive to excel and grow, Four Seasons fosters an inclusive and supportive culture where collaboration and respect are paramount. Employees are regarded as the foundation of the company’s success, and their development and well-being are prioritized to ensure the delivery of unparalleled guest satisfaction.

The Four Seasons Yacht I exemplifies the company’s commitment to innovation and luxury by bringing the Four Seasons experience to the open oceans. This magnificent 679-foot vessel features 95 spacious suites with panoramic ocean views and private terraces. It offers a 1:1 guest-to-staff ratio, ensuring personalized attention and exceptional service. The yacht boasts a variety of world-class dining, wellness, and entertainment options that set new standards in the yachting industry, including unique suite configurations and luxurious amenities rarely found on similar vessels.

The Shipboard Executive Chef plays a pivotal leadership role on Four Seasons Yacht I, overseeing all culinary operations to ensure the highest standards of food quality and service excellence. This senior position requires strategic and operational oversight across multiple dining venues including restaurants, bars, lounges, in-suite dining, stewarding, and crew dining areas. The Executive Chef is responsible for fostering a heart-centered leadership style that mentors and inspires the culinary team, creating innovative culinary concepts in collaboration with key management, managing food and beverage budgets, and ensuring compliance with the most stringent hygiene and safety protocols.

This role demands a dynamic leader with a passion for culinary excellence and a dedication to delivering memorable gastronomic experiences in a luxury hospitality setting. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience at the Executive Chef level, preferably in luxury environments such as Michelin-starred restaurants or high-end hotels, and ideally with some shipboard experience. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential to effectively collaborate with the Yacht’s senior team members including the General Manager, Director of Food & Beverage, and Restaurant Manager. This position offers an exciting opportunity to lead a prestigious culinary team aboard an extraordinary vessel and to contribute to the evolution of four seasons hospitality at sea.

The position is typically a full-time role requiring candidates to hold valid work authorization, preferably in the United States, with start dates to be arranged. Four Seasons supports equal opportunity employment and strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes diverse talents from all backgrounds. Benefits include competitive salary and wages, comprehensive training and development programs, complimentary employee meals, and uniform dry cleaning services, all designed to support the well-being and career growth of the Executive Chef.