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:
There’s a certain magic in the air here that flows effortlessly through Old Town Square, onto Charles Bridge, over the Vltava and all the way up the tallest spires of Prague Castle – and that’s just what you can see from Four Seasons Hotel Prague. Centuries of wonder fill our walls, letting you trace the history of the city from the Baroque era to the neoclassical to modern day. Four Seasons Hotel Prague has a unique location, consists of three historical buildings connected to a new construction, has 157 rooms including 19 suites.We are a human brand. We are a culture brand. We are Four Seasons.
Join Our Prestigious Team as Executive Chef at Four Seasons Hotel Prague
At Four Seasons, we are more than just a luxury hotel brand – we are a family committed to excellence, culture, and unforgettable experiences.
About the role:
The Executive Chef forms part of the Food and Beverage leadership team who collectively make key strategic and operational decisions for the Food and Beverage operation within the Hotel, supporting the goals of the Director of F&B. Plans, organizes, controls and directs the work of employees in the culinary department while ensuring guest satisfaction and meaningful and lasting dining impressions. Demonstrates analytical skills, prioritizes and adapts to the changing needs of the operation. He/She is a role model for the Four Seasons’ culture, demonstrates a solid work ethic, good business acumen and a passion for service.
What You will do:
Provide leadership and management for the Kitchen Department by establishing plans of character, integrity, and quality which result in the long-range continued growth and profitability of the department. Coordinate the selection, training, development, and evaluation of employees and managers in the Kitchen Department through effective management and leadership to ensure that established cultural and core standards are met; long-range strategic planning for outlet operation. Control labor and operating expenses through effective planning, budgeting, purchasing decisions, policy making, and inventory control while focusing on creative cost control and revenue generation solutions to maximize profit in the department, division and hotel. Effectively plan and develop menus for the hotel considering factors such as product availability, food and service cost, marketing conditions and business volume; assign prices for daily menus that result in net profit; participate in making decisions regarding printing, layout, posting, and distribution of menus while ensuring the correct preparation and presentation of a consistent level for all food items prepared through production and demonstration. Ensure that sanitation standards as set forth by Four Seasons, local, state, and federal regulations are in compliance as well as the cleanliness and organization of the kitchen. Set up control systems which will assure quality and portion consistency and the ability to create proper purchasing specifications as well as monitor and review operating criteria and develop an awareness of the importance of food preparation and quality. Communicate with employees and managers to ensure operational needs are met as well as attend regular operational meetings to ensure effective coordination and cooperation between departments.What You will bring:
Previous experience as an Executive Chef in a luxury, fast-paced environment. Must have banquets experience. Excellent knowledge of BOH systems, ordering and inventory. Excellent communication and organizational skills; reading, writing, and oral proficiency in the English language.What We offer:
Passionate team with lots of funCompetitive remunerationExcellent Training and Development opportunitiesDiscover the world with attractive employee rates at Four Seasons Hotels worldwideComplimentary Employee Meals and laundry/dry cleaningEmployee benefit cafeteria systemWhy Four Seasons? At Four Seasons, you’re not just taking a job – you’re joining a family that values creativity, collaboration, and growth.
For more than 60 years, diversity, inclusion and belonging have been part of our cultural network in the Four Seasons and underline how we do business every day.
Our guests and employees come from all parts of the world so we ensure each of them are welcomed, understood and feel at home with us. Our employees are the key to our success.
FS Prague People value a culture of unique personal contribution and strive for the excellence. We value an open and transparent communication and working in psychological safe environment. We enjoy the common goal to make us always better and stronger. And we love to have fun together.
If you're ready to take your career to the next level, we’d love to meet you. Apply today and become part of the Four Seasons family!