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Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Health savings account
Dental Insurance
Health Insurance
Paid parental leave
Disability insurance
401(k) matching
Tuition Reimbursement
Vision Insurance
Parental leave
Life insurance
Job Description
Sonesta International Hotels is one of the fastest-growing hotel companies in the United States, ranking as the 8th largest in the industry. The company offers an exceptional blend of full-service and focused hotels located in major cities across the U.S. Sonesta’s diverse portfolio consists of owned, managed, and franchised properties, allowing the brand to be present in more than 1000 properties across eight countries and counting. Known for its distinct approach to hospitality, Sonesta places strong emphasis on the human side of service. This manifests in their dedication to delivering service with passion, ensuring loyalty with a sense of purpose,... Show More
Job Requirements
- Completion of a degree or certificate in culinary arts
- Five plus years of experience as a chef, with at least one year in a supervisory capacity, or equivalent combination of education and culinary/kitchen operations experience
- Full service hotel experience preferred
- Experience in a union environment preferred
- Strong communication, organizational and problem solving skills
- Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local or state government agency
- May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays
Job Qualifications
- Completion of a degree or certificate in culinary arts
- Five plus years of experience as a chef, with at least one year in a supervisory capacity
- Full service hotel experience preferred
- Experience in a union environment preferred
- Strong communication, organizational and problem solving skills
- Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local or state government agency
Job Duties
- Manage the day-to-day operations and assignments of the kitchen staff, communicate goals, and assign/prioritize work
- Communicate and enforce policies and procedures with all staff
- Recommend and initiate salary, disciplinary, or other staffing/human resources-related actions in accordance with company rules and policies
- Ensure all staff is properly trained and have the tools and equipment needed to effectively carry out their job functions
- Ensure that all menu items are prepared and presented according to established recipes and standards
- Develop menu design and concepts for all food and/or bar outlets, and catering events
- Monitor competitors and industry trends
- Maintain updated and accurate costing and documentation of all dishes prepared and sold in the food and beverage operations
- Establish procedures and timeframes for conducting inventory
- Determine minimum and maximum stocks for all food, material, and kitchen equipment
- Maintain procedures to ensure the security and proper storage of food and beverage products, kitchen inventory and equipment, replenish supplies, inventory, uniforms, etc. in a timely and efficient manner, and to minimize waste and pilferage
- Ensure that all kitchen equipment, including but not limited to sinks, stoves, grills, hoods, coolers, freezers, etc., are in proper operational condition and are cleaned on a regular basis
- Ensure that all kitchen areas and related storerooms are cleaned, mopped, and properly stocked according to anticipated business volume and in accordance with sanitation and health department requirements
- Notify Engineering immediately of any maintenance and repair needs
- Participate in the preparation of the hotel’s annual budget and the setting of departmental goals
- Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments including Sales and Marketing, Catering, Banquets, Maintenance, and Guest Services
- Assist sales, catering and banquet staff with banquets, parties and other special events
- Interact with outside contacts including guests to ensure their total satisfaction, vendors to order supplies and equipment, health department and other regulatory agencies regarding safety matters and kitchen inspections
- May serve as Manager on Duty or perform other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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