Executive Chef

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:
This incredible hotel project located in the capital of Morocco sits on 15 acres and consists of 13 buildings for accommodation, restaurants, lobby, located within lush gardens, in and outdoor pools and overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.

Executive Chef – Four Seasons Hotel Rabat Kasr Al Bahr, Morocco:

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About Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts:

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is a global, luxury hospitality company. We manage over 100 hotels and resorts and 44 private residences in 45 countries around the world and growing. At Four Seasons, we are powered by people and our culture enables everything we do.

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 Four Seasons Hotel Rabat Kasr Al Bahr, Morocco:

This incredible hotel project located in the capital of Morocco sits on 15 acres and consists of 13 buildings for accommodation, restaurants, lobby, located within lush gardens, indoor and outdoor pools and overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.

The Role of Executive Chef:

We currently have an opportunity for an Executive Chef to join our Four Seasons Hotel Rabat Kasr Al Bahr team in Morocco.

Reporting to the Director of Food & Beverage, the Executive Chef is responsible for providing strategic leadership and direction for all culinary operations across the hotel. This role drives innovation, operational excellence, financial performance, and talent development while ensuring the highest standards of food quality, creativity, consistency, and guest satisfaction.

The Executive Chef leads and inspires the culinary team through effective workforce planning, coaching, training, performance management, and succession planning. Working closely with Food & Beverage leadership, Finance, Purchasing, Stewarding, and People & Culture, the Executive Chef develops and executes culinary strategies that support the hotel's business objectives and reinforce Four Seasons’ reputation for excellence.

Responsibilities include menu development, culinary innovation, food quality assurance, labor and cost management, budgeting, forecasting, inventory control, purchasing oversight, and compliance with food safety and sanitation standards. The Executive Chef ensures operational efficiency across all culinary outlets while continuously enhancing the guest experience through creativity, consistency, and world-class execution.

The role also oversees financial performance by managing departmental budgets, controlling food and labor costs, identifying revenue opportunities, reviewing operational metrics, and implementing action plans that drive profitability and continuous improvement. As the culinary ambassador of the hotel, the Executive Chef fosters a culture of excellence, collaboration, accountability, and employee engagement.

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Our Ideal Executive Chef Candidate Will Have:

Candidates should possess a degree in Culinary Arts, Hotel Management, Restaurant Management, or equivalent professional experience.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five to seven years of progressive leadership experience in multiple culinary or Food & Beverage management positions within luxury hotels, resorts, or internationally recognized hospitality brands.

You will demonstrate exceptional culinary expertise, creativity, and business acumen, with proven experience managing large-scale kitchen operations, developing successful culinary concepts, and leading diverse teams. Strong financial management skills, including budgeting, forecasting, food cost control, labor management, and profit optimization, are essential.

The successful candidate will possess in-depth knowledge of HACCP principles, food safety regulations, sanitation standards, and culinary best practices. Strong leadership, communication, coaching, and relationship-building skills are required, along with the ability to inspire high-performing teams and drive a culture of continuous improvement.

Proficiency with food and beverage systems, inventory management tools, and computer applications is required. A strategic mindset, operational expertise, and a passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences are key attributes for success in this role.

Fluency in English and French is required. Knowledge of Arabic is considered an advantage, along with eligibility to work in Morocco.

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What to Expect:

- Be part of a world-class luxury hospitality brand with global career opportunities.
- Lead a talented culinary team in one of Morocco's most prestigious hotel destinations.
- Access exceptional training, development, and leadership growth opportunities.
- Enjoy employee rates and stay benefits at Four Seasons properties worldwide.
- Complimentary employee meals and uniform dry cleaning.
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts can offer what many hospitality professionals dream of: the opportunity to build a lifelong career with global potential and a real sense of pride in work well done. We look for talent who share the Golden Rule, people who, by nature, believe in treating others as we would have them treat us. As Four Seasons continues its growth, our most valuable partners remain our employees, with whom we have a strong relationship built on respect, trust, and excellence. This commitment has earned Four Seasons worldwide recognition as an employer of choice.