Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $78,600.00 - $108,300.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Flexible
Day Shifts
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health savings account
401(k) retirement plan
Paid vacation
paid sick days
Paid parental leave
Company paid life insurance
Short term disability insurance
long term disability insurance
educational assistance
Employee Discounts
Hospital Indemnity insurance
critical illness insurance
accident insurance
Job Description
Sonesta is a distinguished player in the hospitality industry, renowned for its commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences through its full-service hotels and resorts. With a rich heritage rooted in hospitality excellence, Sonesta operates multiple properties across various locations, each characterized by distinctive service, warmth, and a dedication to creating memorable moments. The company places a high emphasis on fostering a Culture of Caring, which not only focuses on guest satisfaction but also on the well-being and development of its team members. This culture is deeply integrated into its operational philosophy and sets the framework for how leaders within the... Show More
Job Requirements
- Minimum high school diploma or equivalent
- Proven experience as an Executive Chef or similar role in a hotel or hospitality setting
- Demonstrated ability to manage culinary operations and staff effectively
- Knowledge of food safety, sanitation standards, and kitchen equipment handling
- Strong leadership and team building skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet time-sensitive deadlines
- Basic computer proficiency for inventory and scheduling management
- Availability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays
Job Qualifications
- Must be able to work in environment that requires physical activity under time constraints
- Must be able 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
- Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Job Duties
- Provide the direction for all day-to-day operations of the Culinary department and ensure the quality and standards are meeting the expectations of the customers and employees
- Write and test recipes
- Create menus and food displays and provide guidelines for food presentation to kitchen staff
- Review BEOs, make notes, develop and assign production and preparation tasks accordingly
- Ensure that supplies are ordered, received, and properly stored
- Maintain an 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 meet and exceed guest expectations
- Respond to guest complaints and ensure proper follow-up is completed
- Monitor payroll, approve timesheets, and process payroll at the end of the pay period
- Interview, hire, train, and promote culinary staff
- Provide constructive and consistent feedback and recommend 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 forecast 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
- Attract, retain, and motivate your 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
- Conduct the annual performance evaluations
- Coach team by providing specific feedback to improve knowledge, skills and performance
- Ensure employees are treated fairly and equitably
- Handle employee issues in a professional and timely manner
- 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 your team to embrace and demonstrate Sonesta's core values and the guest service standards
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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