Executive Chef (Non Planning Committee)

Four Seasons can offer what many hospitality professionals dream of - a chance
to define a life-long career with global potential and a real sense of pride
in work well done.
In line with our plans for future growth, we have faith in our staff levels in
keeping with our exceptional staff-to-guest ratios. We believe that attitude
counts as much as skill. As a result, Four Seasons hires motivated people who
we train to perform superbly, while we craft an environment where they can
flourish.
Ultimately, our culture breeds success, and rewards it in many different ways.
Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at the First Residence dedicates to perfecting the
travel experience through continual innovation and the highest standards of
hospitality. From elegant surroundings of the finest quality, to caring,
highly personalized ‎24-hour service, Four Seasons embodies a true home away
from home for those who know and appreciate the best. The deeply instilled
Four Seasons culture personifies by its employees - people who share a single
focus and encourage to offer phenomenal service.
We seek the creative talents that are well-mannered, visionary, and passionate
and having a deep understanding of the hospitality concept.
Four Seasons Cairo at the First Residence is currently looking for an
Executive Chef.
BASIC PURPOSE:
The Executive Chef is responsible for the culinary vision, innovation,
recipes, menus, developing local talents and the food safety at the Four
Seasons Hotel Cairo at the First Residence.

The ideal candidate will:
Be an outstanding and passionate culinarian. This is NOT an administration
job.
Provide effective leadership, mentorship, support and model culinary
excellence to team members.
Focus on quality standards, continual improvement, professional development
and training while developing a culture of exceptional food quality.
The candidate must be able to teach and develop talent at all levels with
patience and care.
Communicate with senior leadership teams and culinary teams
The position will report to the Director of Food & Beverage
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Drive culinary vision and establish operational methodology for excellence.
Develop signature and best in class food and concepts
Inspire the culinary team to achieve excellence in culinary preparation and
service to our guests. Cultivate talent and foster continued quality
improvement standards.
Lead innovation of new products and trends.
Main driver of Food Safety and Hygiene Standards
Establish systems and processes to ensure quality assurance and product
acceptability. Provide necessary feedback to stakeholders and monitor
progress.
Provide oversight for development, testing and consistency in recipes, food
quality and production procedures.
Lead the administration of menu management and support the academic and
seasonal menu development for all operations that is nutritious, healthy,
sustainable and financially viable.
Development of culinary standard operating procedures and presentation
standards in partnership with the culinary leadership team of each property.
Analyze production patterns, optimize preparation methodology and create
efficiency model to achieve established departmental and operational food
costs.
May perform other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Education: Higher degree in culinary arts, or equivalent progressive
experience.
Experience: Minimum five years previous experience as Executive Chef in
leading Luxury Hotels. Experience in large volume and multi concept outlets.

Skills and Abilities: Requires outstanding culinary knowledge and skills. In
addition the ability to benchmark standards and quality and develop local
talents.
Requires exceptional leadership skills and creative problem-solving.
Requires highly developed organizational skills and strong and detailed
business acumen for complex culinary operation

Critical Competencies:

Developing & Assessing Others
Creative and innovative
Business Acumen
Strategic Planning
Food Safety and Hygiene

Since Fortune Magazine named Four Seasons
Corporate in ‎1998 as one of the ‎100 best
companies to work in. Having trouble searching for meaningful
benefits? We would like to offer our employees
competitive benefits:
* Career advancement opportunities
* Strong culture
* Best-in-industry training
* Luxury environment in magnificent locations worldwide
* Competitive salaries
* Complimentary stays at FS properties (based on availability), with discounted meals
* Dental and medical/disability/life insurance
* Retirement benefits/pension
* Employee service awards
* Annual employee party/social and sporting events
* Complimentary meals in dedicated employee restaurants
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We look forward to receiving your application!