Sous Chef

Four Seasons is a globally recognized luxury hospitality company renowned for its exceptional service and commitment to excellence. Established as a leader in the hotel and resort industry, Four Seasons focuses on creating unique experiences for guests, residents, and partners through a combination of warm hospitality and world-class amenities. Powered by passionate individuals who strive for personal and professional growth, the company fosters a culture that encourages innovation, respect, and genuine care. This culture ensures that each team member feels valued and empowered to deliver superior service, resulting in memorable stays for guests worldwide.

Four Seasons Hotel Chicago exemplifies the company's dedication to luxury and cultural vibrancy. Located steps away from Chicago's iconic Magnificent Mile and the bustling North Michigan Avenue shopping district, the hotel offers 345 elegant guest rooms and suites alongside a luxury spa. The property has earned accolades such as being named one of Conde Nast Traveler Reader's Choice Top 50 Hotels in the World. With its recently reimagined restaurant, Adorn, the hotel brings together globally inspired cuisine that highlights the best of Midwest produce, combined with a lively atmosphere of art and music. The Adorn Bar offers a curated selection of craft cocktails and exceptional wines, making it a sophisticated yet inviting destination.

The Sous Chef role at Four Seasons Hotel Chicago is a vital position within the Food & Beverage leadership team. This opportunity is ideal for professionals passionate about culinary arts who want to work in a dynamic, high-quality environment. The Sous Chef partners closely with the Executive Chef to foster a collaborative and motivated kitchen team, emphasizing training, quality, innovation, and leadership. Attention to detail, strong work ethic, and multitasking ability are essential for success in this role, as the kitchen requires seamless coordination and high standards during busy service periods.

This position involves not only culinary creativity but also operational leadership, guiding the team's use of culinary production equipment, overseeing food safety, and ensuring alignment between the hotel's broader vision and the specific goals of the Adorn restaurant. Candidates with Michelin-star experience, preferably from two or three-star establishments, are especially sought after to uphold the prestigious standards Four Seasons maintains. The role demands flexibility, including working early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed to support the hotel’s commitment to excellence.

The compensation range for this position is $67,000 to $77,000 annually, reflecting the level of skill and responsibility required. Four Seasons supports its employees with a vibrant workplace culture that values diversity and individuality, comprehensive learning and development programs, competitive benefits such as medical, dental, vision coverage, retirement plans with employer matching, paid time off, and exclusive discounts. Employees are recognized and celebrated through year-round engagement events and benefit from complimentary perks like dry cleaning for uniforms and employee meals.

Joining Four Seasons means being part of a renowned hospitality leader where your passion for culinary arts can flourish within a supportive team environment. The company is dedicated to equity and inclusiveness, encouraging applications from minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. Candidates must have valid work authorization for the United States to be considered. Four Seasons also offers potential visa sponsorship opportunities for internal candidates.

Four Seasons Hotel Chicago invites motivated culinary professionals who aspire to grow their careers in luxury hospitality to apply and become part of an award-winning team committed to delivering unforgettable experiences to guests. The company’s strong values of respect, care, and excellence underpin everything it does, truly making Four Seasons a unique and enriching place to work and grow one's culinary career.