Banquet Chef

Our Brand Promise: At Four Seasons, life is richer when we truly connect to the people and world around us. Whether you work, stay, live or discover with us, our purpose is to create impressions that will last a lifetime. Our Promise to You: To create a culture and a work ethic based on the Golden Rule, giving our people a framework to pursue a superior international service culture. What Makes Us Unique: Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village is a Southern California oasis, set between the bustle of Los Angeles and Santa Barbara’s wine country, just north of Malibu’s famed beaches. It’s here where recreation, rolling hills, and southern California’s best climate meet a wealth of resort-style amenities, recreation, wellness, and culinary experiences to relax, reconnect, recharge and renew. What We Expect: Job duties include but are not limited to: Select, train, evaluate, lead, motivate, coach, and discipline all employees in the Kitchen’s food production area to ensure that established cultural and core standards are met. Ability to assist in all kitchens Assist in the planning and development of recipes, and ensure the correct preparation and presentation of a consistent level for all food items prepared through production and demonstration. Control labor and operating expenses through effective scheduling, budgeting, purchasing decisions, and inventory control Ensure that sanitation standards as set forth by Four Seasons, local, state, and federal regulations are in compliance as well as the cleanliness and organization of the kitchen. 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. Communicate with employees and managers to ensure operational needs are met as well as attend regular operational meetings to ensure effective coordination and cooperation between departments. Comply with Four Seasons’ Category One and Category Two Work Rules and Standards of Conduct as set forth in EmPact. Work harmoniously and professionally with co-workers and supervisors. Ideal Candidate Will Have: Education: College degree preferably specializing in hotel/restaurant management or culinary arts, or equivalent experience is required. Must be flexible with schedule- Able to work weekdays, weekends, holidays, evening/overnight shifts. Experience: Three to five years previous experience in a culinary/food & beverage line position, or one to two years in a supervisory or assistant manager position. 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 utilize culinary production equipment and tools. Requires reading, writing and oral proficiency in the English language. Strong problem solving skills, ability to handle difficult situations. We Offer: Salary Range: $80,000 - $95,000 Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance 401K Retirement savings plan Employee Assistance Program Investment in your Wellbeing Life Insurance Complimentary Room nights and discounted rates Free meals and on-site parking Training programs, tuition reimbursement Growth & Development opportunities Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To access the 'EEOC is The Law' Information poster please visit this website - https://eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To access the 'EEOC is The Law' Information poster please visit this website - https://eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf Dedicated to perfecting the travel experience through continual innovation and the highest standards of hospitality, Four Seasons can offer what many hospitality professionals dream of -the opportunity to build a life-long career with global potential and a real sense of pride in work well done.

Salary : $80,000 - $95,000