Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $74,600.00 - $102,800.00
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account with Company Match
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Paid Vacation and Sick Days
educational assistance
Paid parental leave
Company-paid Life Insurance
Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
Employee perks and discounts
critical illness insurance
accident insurance
Job Description
Sonesta is a well-established hospitality company known for its commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences through its Culture of Caring. As a recognized leader in the hotel and hospitality industry, Sonesta operates a diverse portfolio of hotels, resorts, and extended-stay accommodations that cater to both leisure and business travelers. The company emphasizes creating memorable moments not only for guests but also for its team members, fostering an environment where leaders are expected to inspire and motivate their teams toward greater success. Sonesta’s vision revolves around guest satisfaction, employee engagement, operational excellence, and sustained financial performance, making it a sought-after employer... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Proven experience as an Executive Chef or similar leadership role in the hospitality industry
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
- Ability to manage budgets and control costs
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Flexibility to work various shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays
Job Qualifications
- Ability to work in an environment that requires physical activity under time constraints
- Ability to work with all products and food ingredients used in the kitchen
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong supervisory and leadership skills
- Extensive knowledge of hotel and hospitality industry
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Job Duties
- Provide direction for all day-to-day operations of the Culinary department and ensure quality and standards meet customer and employee expectations
- Write and test recipes, create menus and food displays, and provide guidelines for food presentation to kitchen staff
- Review Banquet Event Orders (BEOs), make notes, develop and assign production and preparation tasks accordingly
- Ensure that supplies are ordered, received, and properly stored, maintaining inventory of supplies and kitchen equipment
- Work with the Catering department to develop special menus for functions and meet with meeting planners as requested
- Meet with guests to seek feedback and ensure food production meets and exceeds guest expectations, respond to guest complaints and ensure proper follow-up
- Monitor payroll, approve timesheets, and process payroll at the end of the pay period
- Interview, hire, train, and promote culinary staff, providing constructive and consistent feedback and recommending disciplinary action when appropriate
- Ensure all Sonesta safety and sanitation standards are adhered to
- Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming
- Prepare weekly work schedules in accordance with staffing guidelines and labor forecasts and adjust schedules throughout the week to meet business demands
- Analyze guest satisfaction data to develop and implement plans to achieve established goals related to guest satisfaction scores
- Coordinate projects that require floor condensing and room inventory changes
- Conduct regular inventory of food items and equipment
- Manage department expenses and ensure food cost is reviewed daily
- Achieve budgeted revenues, control labor costs and expenses, and maximize profitability within the Culinary department
- Manage staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational needs and financial objectives are met
- Actively participate and advise in the budget and forecasting processes which support overall hotel objectives
- Attract, retain, and motivate the team to uphold company standards and practices
- Ensure employees receive proper training applicable to their position and career aspirations in accordance with company policy and/or local laws
- Conduct pre-shift meetings with staff and review all information pertinent to the day's business
- Monitor, measure, and recognize performance of employees, and conduct annual performance evaluations
- Coach team by providing specific feedback to improve knowledge, skills, and performance
- Ensure employees are treated fairly and equitably, handling employee issues professionally and timely
- Utilize and collaborate with resources across different departments and corporate office
- Motivate employees to perform to their highest standard and establish a trusting environment to enrich the culture
- Focus on the mission and well-being of the departments, hotel, and company
- Lead by example and operate with integrity and respect
- Inspire the team to embrace and demonstrate Sonesta's core values and guest service standards
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