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:An oceanfront resort on Mexico's pacific, set within a private reserve. Escape to a secluded nature reserve in Mexico's Tamarindo, the pristine coastline where verdant jungle meets the Pacific Ocean. With our unique location on a private peninsula, Four Seasons Resort Tamarindo, México, invites you to leave the world behind and explore this undiscovered region of Mexico – far from everything, yet remotely close. This particular topography, and the wildlife that calls it home, make the area a treasure to be protected. We provide a natural refuge for those who seek an authentic connection to Mexico, its biodiversity and culture. The best of Mexico has yet to be discovered.Executive Chef / Culinary Director – Four Seasons Resort TamarindoAt Four Seasons we consider life and work to be richer when we truly connect with the people and the environment around us. Our family members are masters at their crafts – a gardener can become an artist, a manager a conductor, a chef an inventor. We look for employees who share the Golden Rule: people who, by nature, believe in treating others as we would have them treat us. We look for our people to characterize a shared passion for excellence and to infuse that enthusiasm into everything they do.The upcoming Four Seasons El Tamarindo Resort in Jalisco, Mexico rests on 2,100 acres of a protected eco reserve on the Pacific Coast of Mexico. The resort sprawls across an enchanting natural preserve and is embellished by the emerald-colored pacific coast. With 157 rooms and 6 residential units, Four Seasons El Tamarindo is proudly committed to ecological preservation and environmental responsibility.Four Seasons Resort Tamarindo is heartily committed to showcasing the very best of Mexican Art, Culture, and Nature. The local community and their warmth are a key component of our guest experience and our Executive Chef will imbue a passion for this destination and the Culture.Be You:The Executive Chef will demonstrate the following key characteristics:People connector; has the ability to build strong partnerships and relationships with peers and employees.Ability to develop strong and effective interdepartmental relationships, big picture, and holistic approach.Guest centric, hands-on approach.Master Your Craft:The Executive Chef ensures the smooth running of the kitchen department, maintaining the Four Seasons quality of product and service to all outlets including the Staff Restaurant. The Executive Chef will oversee all aspects of the Kitchen operation including menu planning, food costs, banquet events, hygiene and sanitation, recruitment, retention, and development of chefs within the kitchen department.Desired Skills and Experience:6-7 years of kitchen management experience in a 5-star hotel/resortsTechnical experience in various world cuisines is preferredThe passion of a leader with aptitude, management skills, and upward mobility, and desire to thrive as Executive Chef for the resort for 3-5 years.Demonstrate adaptability to live in a remote locationExcellent English and Spanish (Preferred) languageCraftsmanship that yields a creative flair and current food trends.Demonstrated ability to prepare the Budget for Culinary.Understanding of high-end luxury Resort product.As a Department Leader, you will motivate and develop a team, leading by example at all times and instill a culture of continuous learning and improvement among your staff.You actively participate in Employee Relations activities and programsYou are actively involved in identifying and assessing the needs of your team and investing in their career development through effective coaching, training, and by instilling company our values.As Executive Chef you ensure the culinary department is kept in an organized manner in accordance with company philosophy and policies, maximizing efficiency and productivity and achieving established goals.You work closely with other Food and Beverage Managers promoting harmony between all departments in and outside of the Food & Beverage Division.When dealing with guests and internal customers you live by the Golden Rule.You demonstrate high standard awareness, by setting example for standards execution, standards testing, and implementing action plans to achieve established product and service goals.As a Department Head, you have a key involvement in preparing annual plans, forecasts, and managing expenses to meet departmental budgetary goalsAs the Executive Chef, you are the face of Four Seasons Resort Tamarindo Culinary Experience within the resort and in the Community. You will use your unique personality and service style fulfilling the Four Seasons Brand and Resort standards creating a special and memorable experience!Connect with us…Join Our TeamWork on a team that is built on mutual respect, collaboration, and focuses on excellent results. Four Seasons provides employees with the same level of care that we expect to be shared with our guests.
