Restaurant Chef – Japanese/Nikkei Cuisine

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:

Award-winning hospitality and modern design surrounded by ancient wonders. Set atop the tallest of Amman’s seven hills, within the leafy streets of the prestigious Abdoun residential area, our newly renovated hotel is a beacon of elegance in the centre of the city – and the first and only hotel in Jordan to receive the prestigious Forbes Five-Star rating. We invite you stay with us as you explore the historic sites of Petra and Wadi Rum or the storied waters of the Dead Sea, all within easy reach.About the roleOur Chef de Cuisine – Japanese/Nikkei-style restaurant is responsible to manage the kitchen, develop menus and create a culinary experience for Hotel guests. The ideal candidate for this position is creative, enthusiastic and passionate about food.What you will do

• Expertise in Classical and Modern Japanese cuisine with a Peruvian twist is essential, focusing on quality ingredients and impeccable presentation to satisfy a very exigent, high-profile clientele.
• Plan, organize, control and direct the work of employees in the Kitchen Department
• Responsible for outlet food preparation while ensuring superior quality and consistency.
• Planning and development of menus and recipes, ensure the correct preparation and presentation of a consistent level for all food items prepared through production and demonstration, utilize creative menu planning to minimizing waste.
• Coordinate menu tastings and pre-meal meetings to educate staff on food taste and preparation methods attend regular operational meetings to ensure effective coordination and cooperation between departments; interact directly with guests to ascertain satisfaction.
• Select, train, evaluate, lead, motivate, coach, and discipline all employees in the Kitchen’s cold and hot food production area to ensure that established standards met; long-range strategic planning for outlet operation.

What you bring

• Culinary certification or degree from a culinary school required or equivalent experience.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in the same role in Japanese or Asian restaurants with a background in Nobu or Hakkasan-style establishments.
• Strong interpersonal skills coupled with excellent communication
• Exceptional organization and detail orientation
• Fluency in English is required.
• Knowledge of best practices for safety and sanitation.
• Multitasking and organizational ability.
• Cross cultural sensitivity, and guests service orientation  
• Guest centricity and understanding the importance of guest’s preferences. 
• Strong working knowledge of food preparation techniques, cooking methods, and safety and sanitation practices

What we offer: 

• Competitive Salary, wages, and a comprehensive benefits package (Medical Insurance, life insurance).
• Excellent Training and Development opportunities
• Complimentary Dry Cleaning for Employee Uniforms
• Complimentary Employee Meals
• Employee Travel Program (after completing six months with the company, you are eligible for complimentary nights in Four Seasons properties worldwide)
• Annual Ticket
• Complimentary Accommodation

Schedule & Hours:

• Full time Job.
• Scheduled days and times may vary based on need.
• Successful candidates must possess legal work authorization for Jordan.

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