Restaurant Chef

Job Description

At Four Seasons we believe in recognising a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating every one we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. We believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us. Our family members are masters of their crafts who believe in treating others as we would have them treat us.

Four Seasons can offer what many hospitality professionals dream of – an opportunity to build a life-long career with global potential and a real sense of pride in work well done.
In line with our plans for future growth, we are committed to staff levels that are in keeping with our extraordinary staff-to-guest ratios. We believe that attitude counts as much as skill. As a result, Four Seasons hires motivated people who we train to perform superbly, while we create an environment where they can flourish.

Ultimately, our culture breeds success, and rewards it in many different ways.
Work on a team that is built on mutual respect, collaboration, excellent service and a passion to exceed guest expectations by providing the most memorable guest experience.

Four Seasons Cairo at The First Residence is looking for a Restaurant Chef who shares our passion for excellence and is enthusiastic about creating the ultimate service experience. 

Essential Functions:
 

1. Select, train, evaluate, lead, motivate, coach, and discipline all employees in the Kitchen’s cold food production area to ensure that established cultural and core standards are met;long-range strategic planning for outlet operation.

2. Assist in the planning and development of menus and recipes, ensure the correct preparation and presentation of a consistent level for all food items prepared through production and demonstration, utilise creative menu planning to minimising waste.

3. Control labour and operating expenses through effective scheduling, budgeting, purchasing decisions, and inventory control.

4. Ensure that sanitation standards as set forth by Four Seasons, local, state, and federal regulations are in compliance as well as the cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen.

5. Maintain control systems which will assure quality and portion consistency, monitor food shipments to ensure they meet established purchasing specifications as well and foster an awareness of the importance of food preparation and quality.

6. Communicate with employees and managers to ensure operational needs are met, coordinate menu tastings and pre-meal meetings to educate staff on food taste and preparation methods, attend regular operational meetings to ensure effective coordination and cooperation between departments; interact directly with guests to ascertain satisfaction.

7. Work harmoniously and professionally with co-workers and supervisors.

Qualifications:
 

Education: College degree preferably specialising in hotel/restaurant management or culinary arts, or equivalent experience is required.

Experience: Two to three years previous experience in culinary/food & beverage line, supervisory or assistant manager positions.

Skills and Abilities: Requires a working knowledge of division operations as well as Four Seasons cultural and core standards, policies, and standard operating procedures. Working knowledge is generally learned on-the-job.

Requires ability to operate computer equipment and other food & beverage computer systems.

Requires the ability to operate and utilise culinary production equipment and tools.

Requires reading, writing and oral proficiency in the English language.

What to Expect from Your Work Experience…You will

• Be part of a cohesive team with a singular focus on creating the best possible guest experience
• Have the ability to demonstrate your unique personality and service style while achieving the brand standards that make us Four Seasons
• Have career growth opportunities both within Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at the First Residence and worldwide with our company
• Excellent Training and Development opportunities