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:
A contemporary business hub with the highest standards of innovative hospitality. At the heart of Silicon Valley, experience a first-hand connection to the region’s tech legacy, sports and music venues and discover local adventures blended with artful sophistication. Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley brings an inventive approach to creative events, seasonal pop-up experiences, lifestyle facilities and culinary craftsmanship that culminate in the ultimate urban getaway.Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley is proud to provide our guest the highest standards of luxury and personalized service. At Four Seasons we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating every one we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us, 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.
The Opportunity:
Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley is currently looking for a Seasonal Chef.
Essential function of the job:
Responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:
Be a part of our dynamic culinary team, March 9th through June 8th, 2026
During this season, be a part of selecting key talent and implement trainings, not only for Quattro Restaurant, but for our stand-out seasonal F&B activations
Ensure that established cultural and standards are met throughout the culinary team, including the Pool, Banquets, Stewarding, and the Employee Cafeteria
Participate fully culinary training programs, including contribute to menu creation and consistent execution, and facilitate trainings in conjunction with the Department Head
Conducts theoretical and practical training sessions
Participate/facilitate monthly kitchen meetings in conjunction with pastry section.
Fosters excellent colleague and guest interactions
Seeks direct feedback and resolves complaints as they arise to ensure the highest level of guest satisfaction
Maintains a high level of food quality as per culinary standards, whilst implementing and following Menus, Recipe formats and directions as outlined by Department Head.
Continually reviews and refreshes menu items in conjunction with the Executive Chef considering local and regional preferences.
Displays personal ownership and responsibility for the efficient operation of the Outlet.
Thinking ‘outside the box’ is very much expected
Continuously strives for product enhancement and quality improvement particularly regarding experimentation with different cooking methods, keeping the outlets identity as focus
Consistently remains pro-active and familiarizes themself daily with the latest financial results in his Outlet as well as the overall Hotel, in conjunction with Executive chef use such data to plan and successfully guide decisions to have best in class results
Supervise all areas of the kitchen/stewarding effectively and proactively suggesting or creating better principles/policies to enhance productivity and organization.
Motivates his team by being an inspiring leader, builds a strong team, gives clear directions, sets objectives, embraces empowerment, and keeps his team accountable for their performance
Ensure that sanitation standards as set forth by Four Seasons, local, state, and federal regulations comply as well as the cleanliness and organization of the kitchen.
Maintain control systems which will ensure quality and portion consistency, monitor food shipments to ensure they meet established purchasing specifications as well and foster an awareness of the importance of food preparation and quality, constantly doing so with hygiene and food safety standards
Communicate with employees to ensure operational needs are met as well as attend regular operational meetings to ensure effective coordination and cooperation between departments
Assist with set-up and cleaning of operational areas
Comply with Four Seasons’ Category One and Category Two Work Rules and Standards of Conduct as set forth in EmPact.
Work harmoniously and professionally with co-workers and supervisors
Production of food items at the highest level of quality
Monitor and implement reduction of food waste
Perform all other tasks or projects assigned by hotel management.
Qualifications and Skills:
College degree preferably specializing in hotel/restaurant management or culinary arts, or equivalent experience is required.
Progressive experience of 8 -10 years within a 5 Star Hotel environment, preferably 1-2 years of experience in similar position.
Must be able to connect with guests and speak on behalf the culinary experience
Multi-cuisine experience preferred; including Italian, Mediterranean (Middle Eastern - Ottoman cuisine).
Intermediate Food Hygiene / food safety certification i.e) ServSafe and HACCP
Requires a working knowledge of division operations as well as Four Seasons cultural and core standards, policies, and standard operating procedures.
Requires ability to operate computer equipment and other food & beverage computer systems.
Requires the ability to operate and utilize culinary production equipment and tools.
Requires reading, writing and oral proficiency in the English language.
Must be flexible with schedule – Able to work weekdays, weekends, holidays, and evenings
Must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States of America
What to Expect:
Competitive Salary & Wage
Salary - $95K - $105K
Be part of a cohesive team with opportunities to build a successful career with global potential
Complimentary employee meals prepared by the culinary team
Complimentary dry cleaning of employee uniforms
Complimentary employee parking