Sous Chef - All Day Dining Jardin

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:

Embodying Osaka’s rise as a global city, Four Seasons Hotel Osaka forms the core of a new lifestyle destination at the heart of western Japan’s biggest city and the region’s hub of commerce and culture. As the city’s new icon of luxury and style, Four Seasons provides a pitch-perfect modern take on the quintessential ryokan (traditional Japanese inn) with a range of unique, immersive experiences that deliver a true sense of Japan. From our entire floor of meticulously designed Japanese-inspired guest rooms to our private ofuro (traditional baths), Four Seasons is a contemporary portal to the authentic heart of Osaka, immersing you in the city’s intriguing blend of heritage and modernity.

About the role: 

 As the Sous Chef of our all-day dining restaurant, you will support the Executive Sous Chef in managing the daily kitchen operations, ensuring high culinary standards, consistency, and guest satisfaction. You will lead a diverse kitchen team, maintain hygiene standards, and contribute to menu innovation. This role requires a passion for food, a strong sense of leadership, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, high-volume, luxury hotel environment.

 

What you do:

• Assist in the overall kitchen operations, focusing on breakfast, lunch, dinner, and buffet service.

• Supervise and mentor kitchen staff, ensuring consistency in food quality and presentation.

• Oversee food preparation, production, and timely service during all meal periods.

• Maintain highest hygiene, cleanliness, and safety standards (HACCP compliance).

• Support the creation and implementation of seasonal menus and daily specials.

• Control food cost through effective inventory, waste reduction, and portion control.

• Ensure equipment maintenance and cleanliness in compliance with hotel standards.

• Collaborate with service and F&B teams to ensure seamless guest experiences.

• Assist in scheduling, training, and performance evaluation of kitchen team members.

• Step in for the Executive Sous Chef in their absence.

What you bring: 

• Culinary and supervisory experience within a luxury hotel  

• A creative flair and bring your personal touch and energy to all our food and beverage experiences 

• Ability to provide guidance to others 

• Proficiency in kitchen management software and basic computer skills.

What we offer: 

• Competitive Salary, wages, and a comprehensive benefits package

• Excellent Training and Development opportunities

• Complimentary Accommodation at other Four Seasons Hotels and Resort

• Complimentary Dry Cleaning for Employee Uniforms

• Complimentary Employee Meals

Four Seasons is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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Applicants must have the right to work in Japan or be eligible for a Japan work permit.