About Four Seasons:
Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, push ourselves to new heights, and treat each other as we wish to be treated. Our team members worldwide create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We believe that enabling our people to deliver exceptional guest experiences starts with a world-class employee experience and company culture.
At Four Seasons, we recognize familiar faces, welcome new ones, and treat everyone with respect. Whether you work, stay, live, or discover with us, our purpose is to create lasting impressions, stemming from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect with people and the world around us.
About the location:
A warm welcome awaits in the heart of Toronto's historic Yorkville neighborhood, featuring spacious, modern design. Enjoy authentic French cuisine at Café Boulud paired with our selection of 350 wine labels, or craft cocktails at our lively lobby lounge and bar. Relax at our Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star rated Spa or explore Toronto's vibrant shopping and dining district.
Join our team!
Are you ready to advance your culinary career? Café Boulud is seeking a passionate Sous Chef eager to learn and contribute to our culinary team. As a key leader, you will help deliver memorable culinary experiences to our guests. This role reports to the Executive Café Boulud Chef.
About the role:
The Café Boulud Sous Chef supervises daily kitchen operations, oversees Junior Sous Chefs, and reports to the Executive Chef. Responsibilities include selecting, training, evaluating, leading, motivating, coaching, and disciplining staff to meet cultural and core standards. The role involves strategic planning, controlling labor and operating expenses, effective scheduling, budgeting, purchasing, inventory management, and creative revenue generation to maximize profit.
What you will bring:
We seek talented individuals with solid food knowledge, a passion for management development within the hotel industry, creativity, guidance skills, business acumen, and a strong work ethic. Attendance at training and special events is required.
Additional preferred skills and abilities:
- 3-5 years of supervisory or managerial kitchen experience, preferably in fine dining
- Valid Food Handler's Certification
- A college degree in hotel/restaurant management or business administration, or equivalent experience
- Experience in a unionized environment is an asset
- Proficiency with computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Excellent communication skills in English; additional languages are a plus
What we offer:
- Competitive pay and benefits
- Opportunities for growth within a globally recognized luxury brand
- Access to world-class training and leadership development
- A collaborative, innovative, and inclusive work environment
- Sponsorship for work permits for qualifying candidates
- Exclusive discounts and travel programs worldwide
- Extended benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, virtual healthcare, EAP, and retirement plans
We look forward to receiving your application!
Four Seasons is committed to providing employment accommodations in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Please inform Human Resources if you require accommodations during the application process.