Banquet Cook

Sonesta International Hotels stands proudly as the 8th largest hotel company in the United States, boasting a rapidly expanding footprint within the hospitality industry. Known for its diversity and flexibility, Sonesta International Hotels comprises a dynamic blend of full-service and focused hotels strategically located in major cities across the country and internationally. Their extensive portfolio includes owned, managed, and franchised properties, making their presence felt in over 1000 locations in eight countries and growing.

Driven by a passion for hospitality in its most human form, Sonesta’s culture emphasizes service delivered with enthusiasm and genuine care, fostering loyalty with a clear sense of purpose. Every stay with Sonesta represents an opportunity to provide guests with memorable experiences that truly connect on a personal level. This commitment to quality, value, and exceptional guest interaction is highlighted by the company motto, "Together We Thrive," reflecting their collaborative approach and dedication to excellence.

The role of Banquet Cook at Sonesta International Hotels is centered around preparing and cooking food with a meticulous focus on cleanliness, sanitation, and maintaining high quality standards. This position specifically handles the preparation of all banquet hot food items, ensuring consistency in taste, timeliness in delivery, and cost-effectiveness in operation. As a Banquet Cook, you will play an essential role in supporting large events and functions held throughout the hotel, demonstrating deep knowledge of various food stations and the banquet service process.

Your responsibilities will include controlling the quality and consistency of all food items served at banquet events, ensuring that prep lists and work stations are set up promptly and ready for service. You will demonstrate mastery in a variety of cooking techniques including sautéing, braising, poaching, grilling, frying, and steaming, while efficiently using culinary tools such as knives, pans, grills, ovens, and slicers safely and competently.

The role demands a strong ability to produce all orders consistently, quickly, and in adherence to established quality standards while maintaining a clean and organized work area. You will be expected to assist in supervising and instructing junior cooks, work collaboratively with the kitchen and banquet management teams, and contribute to controlling food and labor costs. Additionally, flexibility is important as work schedules may include nights, weekends, and holidays.

Guest service is at the core of Sonesta’s philosophy. The Banquet Cook is expected to provide passionate and engaging service to guests, anticipating their unique needs and ensuring a seamless hospitality experience. Adhering to the G.U.E.S.T. model, you will greet guests warmly, use eye and ear contact including guests’ names, establish and anticipate guest needs, solve and own requests or complaints, and thank guests sincerely. Your commitment to guest satisfaction will leave a lasting impression.

Sonesta offers a competitive pay range for this role, between $25.50 and $27.50 per hour, with pay based on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Alongside a competitive salary, the company provides a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health and financial security of employees and their families. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, a health savings account with company match, a 401(k) retirement plan with company match, paid vacation and sick days, hotel discounts, educational assistance, paid parental leave, company-paid life insurance, short term and long term disability insurance, and additional employee perks.

Sonesta International Hotels is committed to equal opportunity and inclusion. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other lawfully protected characteristic. Prospective candidates are encouraged to submit a complete application including a resume, as incomplete applications will not be considered. Joining Sonesta means becoming part of a vibrant, growing company that values teamwork, passion for hospitality, and delivering exceptional guest experiences.