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Sous Chef (Restaurant Asiatique)
Role summary
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The Sous Chef supports the Executive Chef in managing daily operations at Restaurant Asiatique, including menu execution, food preparation, quality control, ordering, cost management, hygiene, and kitchen scheduling. Candidates are expected to have professional culinary training and several years of experience in a high-end hotel, resort, or Asian restaurant kitchen, with prior supervisory experience preferred. Strong knowledge of Asian cuisine, food safety standards, teamwork, organization, and leadership are important. The successful candidate should remain calm under pressure, coach culinary colleagues, maintain Four Seasons service standards, and contribute creative ideas while ensuring consistent presentation and guest satisfaction.
Can I work in Tahiti?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: A permit for everyone except French citizens, other EU citizens included; local priority for 128 listed jobs.
Watch for: Permits for staff from outside Europe are rare.
Official source: SEFI: foreign workers in French Polynesia. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in Tahiti
Usual for Tahiti, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Staff village at outer-island resorts |
|---|---|
| Meals | Meals on duty or an allowance (by law) |
| Flights | The employer pays the round trip (by law) |
| Service charge | 4% of revenue, paid as a yearly bonus (by law); 2 to 4 months' pay at the top |
| Contract | 12-month fixed term common |
| Leave | 30 days; 39-hour week, 2 rest days |
| Income tax | No income tax, but a 0.5% to 28% solidarity levy and about 12% social charges |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
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About Four Seasons Bora Bora
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is a globally recognized luxury hospitality company operating hotels, resorts, and private residences in destinations around the world. Founded in 1961, the company is known for highly personalized service, elegant properties, strong culinary programs, and an employee culture centered on genuine care. Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora is located on a private motu in French Polynesia and offers overwater and beachfront accommodations, several restaurants and bars, wellness facilities, water activities, and culturally inspired guest experiences. The resort serves an international luxury clientele and places strong emphasis on professionalism, attention to detail, teamwork, sustainability, and respect for local Polynesian culture. Employment packages for international staff may include accommodation, meals, transportation, flights, and assistance with work authorization, depending on the position and contract.