Sous Chef

Four Seasons is a globally renowned luxury hospitality company known for its exceptional service and commitment to creating unforgettable experiences for guests. With a rich heritage of excellence, Four Seasons operates a portfolio of prestigious hotels and resorts worldwide, each offering world-class accommodations, amenities, and personalized guest services. The company prides itself on fostering a culture that values respect, integrity, and genuine interpersonal connections among its employees and guests alike. At Four Seasons, the mission is to create lasting impressions by recognizing familiar faces, welcoming newcomers, and treating everyone with kindness and respect. This philosophy extends to employees, guests, residents, and partners, forming a cohesive community driven by shared values and a passion for excellence.

Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach embodies the epitome of luxury as the only Five-Star, Five-Diamond resort on Palm Beach Island. The resort offers a timeless and intimate experience, directly connected to a private beachfront, ensuring guests enjoy a unique blend of tranquility and exclusivity. Its culinary offerings are a significant highlight, with Florie’s restaurant being the jewel of the property. Florie’s stands out not only for its exquisite cuisine but also because it is the only restaurant and bar in the United States operating in partnership with the acclaimed Michelin three-star chef Mauro Colagreco. This collaboration has resulted in a dining destination recognized with Two Michelin Keys, showcasing innovative, ingredient-driven cuisine that reflects both local flavors and global culinary artistry. Dining at Florie’s is not merely a meal but an immersive experience that echoes the spirit and warmth of Palm Beach.

The Sous Chef role at Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach is a pivotal leadership position within Florie’s culinary team. Reporting to the Executive Chef, the Sous Chef plays a crucial role in managing daily kitchen operations while ensuring all culinary outputs meet the exceptional standards associated with Four Seasons and the Michelin partnership. This position demands a high level of culinary skill, creativity, and operational acumen to maintain the restaurant's reputation for excellence and innovation. The Sous Chef guides the culinary team through mentoring, training, and leadership, fostering a collaborative and inspiring work environment that encourages professional growth and culinary excellence.

The responsibilities entail overseeing all aspects of kitchen management, including planning menus, developing recipes, controlling inventory, managing labor costs, and ensuring food safety compliance. The Sous Chef's leadership ensures that every plate leaving the kitchen is of consistent quality, beautifully presented, and aligns with Florie’s commitment to an elevated guest experience. This role also involves close collaboration with other departments to support seamless operations and enhance guest satisfaction. Additionally, the position requires flexibility, with work schedules covering evenings, weekends, and holidays to ensure operational needs are met.

Candidates for this role should possess a degree in culinary arts, hotel or restaurant management, or equivalent experience, along with significant culinary experience and leadership capabilities. Strong communication skills, a deep understanding of food safety standards, and expertise in managing food costs and kitchen budgets are essential. Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including training and career development opportunities, complimentary accommodations at other Four Seasons properties, employee meals, uniform cleaning, and a 401(k) retirement plan. Joining Four Seasons means becoming part of a distinguished hospitality family dedicated to excellence, innovation, and authentic connections that enrich both employees and guests alike.