Executive Culinary Director

1 day ago

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States Four Seasons Hotel And Residences - Fort Lauderdale Full time
About the Role

The Executive Culinary Director partners with and reports to the Executive Sous Chef to lead the culinary team and provide dynamic leadership support for the kitchen, ensuring thorough people development together with long-term growth and profitability of the department, division, and Hotel. The primary responsibilities for this position are to ensure superior quality and consistency in preparation of all food items through the effective management of our employees in the Culinary Department.

Key Responsibilities
  • Team Leadership: Select, train, lead, motivate, coach, and discipline 5 – 8 kitchen employees to ensure established standards are met. Direct and establish daily operational procedures for employees in their daily responsibilities.
  • Menu Planning: Assist in the planning and development of menus for the hotel, ensuring correct preparation and presentation of all food items prepared.
  • Cost Control: Control labor and operating expenses through effective scheduling, budgeting, purchasing, and inventory controls.
  • Quality Assurance: Monitor control systems to assure quality and consistency.
  • Cleanliness and Sanitation: Inspect and maintain the cleanliness, sanitation, organization, and working condition of the service areas and workstations.
Requirements
  • Education: College degree specializing in culinary arts. At least 2-3 years of Culinary management experience, preferably in a luxury hotel or resort.
  • Personal Qualities: Excellent personal presentation and interpersonal skills.
  • Time Management: Strong time management skills: ability to multi-task, set priorities, and adjust to changing conditions. Willing to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Technical Skills: Ability to operate all computer equipment necessary to perform the job.
  • Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work closely with other departments and communicate clearly and effectively with colleagues and guests.
  • Physical Demands: Ability to lift, carry, and move food items through kitchen.
What We Offer
  • Competitive Compensation: Competitive Salary, wages, and a comprehensive benefits package
  • Training and Development: Excellent Training and Development opportunities
  • Complimentary Perks: Complimentary Accommodation at other Four Seasons Hotels and Resort, Complimentary Dry Cleaning for Employee Uniforms, Complimentary Employee Meals
Work Schedule
  • Full-Time: Full-Time
  • Department-Head Level: Department-Head Level
  • Diverse Schedule: This position requires the flexibility to work a diverse schedule encompassing days, evenings, weekends, and holidays

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