About Four Seasons:
Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.
At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.
About the location:
Award-winning hospitality and modern design surrounded by ancient wonders. Set atop the tallest of Amman’s seven hills, within the leafy streets of the prestigious Abdoun residential area, our newly renovated hotel is a beacon of elegance in the centre of the city – and the first and only hotel in Jordan to receive the prestigious Forbes Five-Star rating. We invite you stay with us as you explore the historic sites of Petra and Wadi Rum or the storied waters of the Dead Sea, all within easy reach.
Four Seasons prides itself on the commitment to the Golden Rule philosophy, and strives to provide the best possible experience for both our guests and employees. Because of our employee-centric approach, Four Seasons has been listed in the FORTUNE Magazine “100 Best Companies to Work For” rankings every year since 1998.
The Role
We are seeking individuals with proven success in culinary and solid experience in a luxury hotel environment. The Executive Chef possesses a passion for cooking and eagerness to nurture and develop a team of devoted chefs and cooks. The Executive Chef is capable of controlling labor, food cost and operating expenses. Develops creative menus and food promotion and supervise their implementation, menus are prepared correctly and ready for service. Responsible for the day to day operation of the kitchen department ensuring proper supervision; efficient, organized, safe and hygienic work areas and highest quality of product is delivered to the guests and staff.
Responsibilities
- Ensures the highest quality of all food prepared in the kitchen, constantly inspects taste, temperature and visual appeal. Ensures standard recipes are followed strictly.
- Must be “hands on” and able to practice and demonstrate excellent technical kitchen skills.
- Be actively involved in the execution of special culinary events.
- The ability of recognize and maintain relationships with regular guests as well as cultivate relationships with new guests through effective marketing and personal relationships.
- To keep abreast with latest food trends, techniques and equipment in the international and local market and be able to discuss them effectively.
- Development of food cost and quality control procedures, Investigate food cost issues with a view to take whatever corrective action may be necessary.
- Ensures high level of personal hygiene and grooming standards of the kitchen staff.
- Complies with hygiene standards and ensures highest level of cleanliness and sanitation in all food preparation. Examine food suppliers and received goods for quality and quantity.
- Assign in detail, specific duties to all Chefs and guide them through special projects/assignment
- Responsible for the quality of food prepared in the employee restaurants.
- To coach and review the various levels of chefs to train them for the next level within the property and company.
- Actively participates in the regular kitchen walk through and address any concerns immediately.
- Ensures equipment and fixtures are maintained well and reports any faults and damage.
- Responsible for the purchase of food in cooperation with the Purchasing Manager and assures the best quality for the best price.
- Maintains computer systems, menu sales mix, food cost reports, employee reviews and administrative duties.
- Implements the property safety and emergency procedures in all kitchens.
What to Expect from Your Work Experience...You will
- Be part of a cohesive team with a singular focus on creating the best guest experience
- Have the ability to demonstrate your unique personality and service style while achieving the brand standards that make us Four Seasons
- Be encouraged to demonstrate your professional passion
- Have career growth opportunities both within Four Seasons Amman and worldwide with our company
- Get to experience other Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts through the complimentary room nights program
Learn more about our property and what it is like to work at Four Seasons by visiting:
Hospitality Careers | Hotel Jobs | Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts
https://www.linkedin.com/company/four-seasons-hotels-and-resorts
