Banquet Chef

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:

The Four Seasons Resort and Private Residences at Puerto Rico is a collection of 139 hotel rooms and 84 private residences. Situated on 483 acres with two miles of beach frontage, award-winning golf, an expansive wildlife sanctuary, nature trails and a lagoon complete with paddle boarding, fishing, and a water playground.

About the role: 
The Banquet Chef is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the day-to-day activities of the department, with a strong focus on preparing high-quality cuisine for banquet functions. The ideal candidate will ensure consistency, excellence, and efficiency across all culinary operations while upholding the highest standards of food safety, presentation, and guest satisfaction.  

What You Will Do:

• Select, train, lead, and manage the Banquet Culinary team, ensuring alignment with Four Seasons cultural and core standards.  
• Collaborate with Catering Sales to plan and develop menus; oversee preparation, presentation, and execution of banquet functions in line with event orders.  
• Control labor and operating expenses through efficient scheduling, budgeting, purchasing, and inventory management.  
• Ensure kitchen cleanliness and compliance with all sanitation and safety standards set by Four Seasons, as well as local, state, and federal regulations.  
• Maintain quality and portion control systems; monitor food deliveries to meet purchasing standards and promote high standards in food preparation.  
• Communicate effectively with team members and other departments; participate in regular operational meetings to support coordination and collaboration.  

What You Will Bring:

• Three to five years previous experience in a culinary/food & beverage line position, or one to two years in a supervisory or assistant manager position.  
• Fine dining operations/Luxury hospitality is a requirement.  
• Requires a working knowledge of division and operating culinary operations.  
• Requires ability to operate computer equipment and other food &  beverage computer systems.  
• Requires the ability to operate and utilize culinary production equipment and tools.  
• Ability to read, write, and speak English and Spanish 
• Must be able to obtain any required food handing or sanitation certifications required by local or state agencies.  

What We Offer:

• Energizing Employee Culture where you are encouraged to be your true self!  
• Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package 
• Market-leading pay and benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision and Retirement Savings Plan) 
• Complimentary accommodation at other Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts 
• Complimentary dry cleaning for business clothing 

• Complimentary Employee Meals

• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick days 
• Culinary, retail and wellness experiences at special rates