To hire, train, motivate, supervise, and discipline all chefs working directly and indirectly in the main kitchen.
To communicate regularly with the Restaurant Chef to achieve an excellent rapport throughout the food production department and in developing new menu items as well as the quality of all food prepared in the kitchen he supervises.
Constantly inspect taste, temperature and visual appeal, ensuring that all dishes are uniform and that established portion sizes are adhered to.
To requisition all items needed for the following day from the food storeroom, non-food storeroom, and stewarding department.
To ensure proper sanitation procedures are followed and the kitchen is always clean, neat, and tidy.
To ensure all equipment is in full working order.
To ensure a superior production of international food and other dishes.
To ensure an adequate supply of all products prepared on a timely basis.
To prepare exciting and appealing room amenities when needed.
To establish standard recipes and ensure compliance with them.
To respond properly in any hotel emergency or safety situation.
To perform other tasks or projects as assigned by hotel management, including packaging design, procurement, marketing, and merchandising of food products in conjunction with the Restaurant Chef and Director of Food and Beverage.
To have a full working knowledge of halal food, service, and preparation.
To have full knowledge of Four Seasons Food Standards.
To execute Alternative Cuisine and Spa Cuisine.
To be certified in Food Service Sanitation as available and to implement protocols.
To work closely with all chefs in relation to the food prepared by your kitchens.
To work closely with all chefs in relation to the kitchen and the rest of the culinary/F&B team.
Comply with Four Seasons’ Category One and Category Two Work Rules and Standards of Conduct as set forth in the Employee Handbook.