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Four Seasons

Luxury hotel management with branded residences

Executive Chef

Culinary & Kitchen ProductionConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMontreal, QC, CanadaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • The candidate must communicate fluently in English and French, orally and in writing, with advanced English required for communication with business partners, stakeholders, suppliers, and a predominantly international clientele.
  • The candidate must manage stress positively and effectively and be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, including communicating constructively during peak business volumes.
  • The candidate must have a comprehensive understanding of food and beverage budgets.
  • The candidate must maintain a professional appearance and behave maturely and with integrity, including when representing the hotel outside the workplace.
  • The candidate must have attention to detail and be able to multitask in a dynamic environment.
  • The candidate must be organized, meticulous, and resourceful.
  • The candidate must demonstrate creativity and initiative.
  • The candidate must have strong computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Lotus Notes.
  • The candidate must have 3 to 4 years of experience in a similar position.
  • The candidate must have a college diploma in hotel management, culinary arts, or a related field.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure all restaurant teams comply with established culinary standards for food quality, presentation, and safety.
  • Control food costs by analyzing margins, accurately attributing costs to menu items, and using menu engineering to maximize profitability.
  • Design and develop new culinary creations in collaboration with the partner chef team while maintaining the restaurant’s culinary identity.
  • Implement and maintain quality-control systems to ensure portion consistency, verify that deliveries meet specifications, and reinforce food preparation and quality standards.
  • Collaborate with hotel culinary departments, including Marcus Restaurant, Lounge, In-Room Dining, Banquets, and Cafeteria, to optimize productivity, streamline operations, and manage cost of goods sold.
  • Oversee daily kitchen operations and ensure adherence to food and beverage policies, procedures, and operational standards.
  • Ensure food is properly prepared and stored, maintaining food-handling, safety, and conservation standards for all ingredients and products.
  • Identify and uphold premium product quality, ensuring flavors, textures, and presentations meet culinary expectations.
  • Plan and manage food quantities and mise en place needs, anticipating volume requirements based on business levels, menus, and service forecasts.
  • Communicate production requirements to key team members to ensure coordinated service execution.
  • Contribute to daily and seasonal menu development based on culinary trends, product availability, and the restaurant’s strategic direction.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable local, provincial, and federal food safety, hygiene, sanitation, and kitchen-operation regulations.
  • Maintain proper food handling and temperature controls to ensure product freshness, safety, and quality.
  • Assess daily production requirements and adjust quantities, workflows, and preparation methods according to operational needs and special requests.
  • Prepare and cook dishes for regular service, special events, VIP guests, and receptions.
  • Monitor the quality of raw and cooked foods, identify deviations from standards, and take corrective action as needed.
  • Determine plating standards and create decorative displays to enhance the visual presentation of dishes.
  • Supervise and coordinate culinary team members, ensuring training, clear communication, cross-training, and efficient task execution.
  • Manage labor and operating expenses, including budgeting, purchasing, inventory control, and cost management, to meet or exceed financial targets.
  • Provide exceptional guest service, gather guest feedback, resolve concerns professionally, and maintain high levels of satisfaction and loyalty.

About the Company

Four Seasons

Luxury hotel management with branded residences

Four Seasons manages a global network of luxury hotels, resorts, and branded residences under the Four Seasons name, typically without owning the real estate. It earns mainly through management fees tied to hotel revenue and operating profit, plus licensing and fractional ownership fees. Its differentiator is a strict focus on quality, service, culture, and brand, with offerings like branded residences and Four Seasons Residence Clubs that blend hotel services with ownership. Its goal is to maintain leadership in luxury hospitality by delivering exceptional guest experiences, expanding premium properties globally, and offering distinctive ownership that ties guests to the Four Seasons lifestyle.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Toronto, Canada
Founded
1993

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