Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health savings account
401(k) retirement plan
Paid vacation
paid sick days
hotel discounts
educational assistance
Paid parental leave
Life insurance
Short term disability insurance
long term disability insurance
Employee perks and discounts
Hospital Indemnity insurance
critical illness insurance
accident insurance
Job Description
Sonesta International Hotels is the eighth largest hotel company in the United States and continues to expand rapidly. Known for its unique blend of full-service and focused hotels located in major cities, Sonesta offers a diverse portfolio that includes owned, managed, and franchised properties. This widespread presence ensures Sonesta is everywhere you want to be, serving guests with exceptional hospitality. The company's approach is driven by the human side of hospitality and focuses on delivering service with passion, loyalty with purpose, and creating experiences that genuinely connect with each guest. With over 1000 properties across eight countries and counting, Sonesta... Show More
Job Requirements
- Completion of a degree or certificate in culinary arts
- Five years of experience as a chef
- At least one year in a supervisory capacity
- Ability to carry or lift items weighing up to 50 pounds
- Ability to move about the kitchen
- Ability to handle food, objects, products and utensils
- Ability to bend, stoop, kneel
- Communication skills with guests, employees and third parties
- Reading and writing abilities for paperwork and reports
- Basic math, budgeting, profit/loss concepts, and percentages skills
- Problem solving, reasoning, motivating, organizational and training abilities
- May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays
Job Qualifications
- Completion of a degree or certificate in culinary arts
- Five years of experience as a chef
- At least one year in a supervisory capacity
- Equivalent combination of education and culinary or kitchen operations experience
- Alcohol awareness certification
- Food service permit or valid health or 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 is in proper operational condition and cleaned regularly
- Ensure that all kitchen areas and related storerooms are cleaned, mopped, and properly stocked 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
- Assist sales, catering and banquet staff with banquets, parties and other special events
- Interact with guests to ensure their total satisfaction
- Coordinate with vendors to order supplies and equipment
- Liaise with health department and other regulatory agencies regarding safety matters and kitchen inspections
- May serve as Manager on Duty or perform other duties as assigned
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Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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