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:

Open your soul to the heart of Mexico. With a prime location on the Pacific coast, Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita celebrates the rich culture of Mexico one epic sunset at a time. Reconnect with family and friends; our “mi-casa, su casa” attitude invites you to feel the true spirit of Mexican hospitality.

Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita is looking for Executive Chef, highly skilled culinary professional responsible for overseeing all kitchen operations in a restaurant, hotel, or food service establishment. This role combines creativity, leadership, and business management to ensure high-quality food production, efficient kitchen performance, and exceptional dining experiences.

Education & Experience

• Degree or Diploma in Culinary Arts, Gastronomy, or a related discipline from an accredited institution.
• A minimum of 7-10 years of progressive culinary leadership experience within luxury hotels, resorts, fine dining restaurants, or large-scale hospitality operations.
• Proven success as an Executive Chef or equivalent senior culinary leader, managing complex, multi-outlet food and beverage operations.
• Demonstrated experience leading high-performing culinary teams while driving operational excellence, guest satisfaction, and financial performance.
• Fluency in English and Spanish, both written and spoken, is required.

Leadership & Professional Competencies

• Exceptional leadership presence with a demonstrated ability to inspire, mentor, develop, and retain diverse culinary talent while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and excellence.
• Extensive knowledge of international cuisines, contemporary culinary trends, and advanced culinary techniques, with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement.
• Proven expertise in menu engineering, recipe development, food costing, inventory management, and budget oversight, successfully balancing creativity with commercial performance.
• Highly creative and detail-oriented professional with the vision and expertise to curate distinctive dining experiences that reflect the standards of a world-class luxury resort.
• Outstanding organizational, planning, and time-management skills, with the ability to effectively prioritize and execute within a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Strong business acumen and strategic thinking capabilities, with a results-driven approach to achieving operational and financial objectives.
• Ability to lead with composure and decisiveness under pressure while maintaining the highest standards of culinary quality, consistency, hygiene, and food safety.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across all levels of the organization and deliver exceptional guest-focused experiences.

Learn more about us:　

careers.fourseasons.com/puntamita　

linkedin.com/company/four-seasons-hotels-and-resorts.