Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts

Executive Chef (Shipboard)

Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts$90K — $120K *
Miami, FL 33186In-Person
Hospitality & Recreation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degree in Hospitality Management preferred; relevant experience in Leadership Management or Culinary Arts will be considered.
  • 7-10 years of progressive culinary experience, with 5-7 years at the Executive Chef level.
  • Experience in luxury hospitality environments preferred; shipboard experience a plus.
  • Proven leadership, strategic planning, and operational execution skills required.
  • Strong communication skills in English are essential; proficiency in additional languages is a plus.
  • Experience with food and beverage operational systems is required; Michelin-starred experience is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor the culinary team in delivering exceptional food quality and service.
  • Make strategic and operational decisions regarding all food and beverage operations on the yacht.
  • Collaborate with senior leadership to create innovative culinary concepts.
  • Manage budgets associated with food and beverage operations effectively.
  • Uphold high standards of service and hygiene across all dining venues.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
  • Excellent training and development opportunities.
  • Complimentary dry cleaning for employee uniforms.
  • Complimentary employee meals.
Full Job Description
About the location:

Four Seasons Yacht I

With elegant lines and sweeping ocean views, our spectacular yacht is home to 95 expansive suites and guest rooms, alongside a world-class choice of dining, wellness, and entertainment. It delivers numerous industry firsts to the yacht category - including the largest accommodations in the class, virtually endless ways to connect and configure suites, and Four Seasons unparalleled hospitality extended across the world's oceans for the very first time.

679 ft in length // 34,000 Gross Tonnage// 95 Suites // 1:1 Guest/Staff Ratio

Each of the yacht's 95 suites offers panoramic views through floor-to-ceiling windows and access to expansive private terraces.

About the role

The Shipboard Executive Chef plays a vital role in the culinary leadership of the yacht, contributing to strategic and operational decisions regarding all food and beverage operations. This position oversees the culinary offerings across various dining venues, including restaurants, bars, lounges, in-suite dining, stewarding, and crew dining areas.

What you will do

The Executive Chef's primary responsibility is to deliver exceptional food quality and service while leading, mentoring, and developing the culinary team through a heart-centered leadership approach. Collaboration with the Yacht's General Manager, Director of Food & Beverage, and Restaurant Manager is essential for creating and implementing innovative culinary concepts, managing budgets, and upholding the highest standards of service and hygiene.

Qualifications & Experience
  • A degree in Hospitality Management is preferred but not required. Relevant backgrounds in Leadership Management, Culinary Arts, Business Administration, or related fields will be considered. Advanced certifications or diplomas in Culinary Arts, Food & Beverage Management, or Food Safety are highly desirable.
  • Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive culinary experience, including at least 5-7 years at the Executive Chef level in a senior leadership capacity.
  • Proven experience in luxury hospitality environments is strongly preferred, and shipboard experience is preferred, but not mandatory.
  • Demonstrated excellence in leadership, strategic planning, and operational execution is essential. Candidates must possess outstanding communication skills with strong proficiency in English.
  • Solid experience with food and beverage operational systems is required. Experience within Michelin-starred restaurants or luxury hotels is highly regarded.


What we offer:
• Competitive Salary, wages, and a comprehensive benefits package
• Excellent Training and Development opportunities
• Complimentary Dry Cleaning for Employee Uniforms
• Complimentary Employee Meals

Schedule & Hours:
• Ideally the candidate will already hold a valid US work authorization to start. This role will be the Executive Chef onboard, dates to be determined.

About Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is a luxury hotel and resort company that was founded in 1960 by Isadore Sharp. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada, and operates more than 100 hotels and resorts in over 40 countries. Four Seasons is known for its high-end amenities and personalized service, and has been recognized with numerous awards and accolades. The company is privately held and has been owned by Cascade Investment, a company controlled by Bill Gates, since 2007.
Learn more about Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts
Size
45,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1993

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