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Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $90,000.00 - $95,000.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health savings account
Dental Insurance
Disability insurance
401(k) matching
Tuition Reimbursement
Vision Insurance
Parental leave
Life insurance
Health Insurance
Paid parental leave
Job Description
Sonesta International Hotels is the 8th largest hotel company in the United States and continues to expand rapidly, establishing a strong presence in the hospitality industry. With a unique blend of full-service and focused hotels located in major cities, Sonesta boasts a diverse portfolio of owned, managed, and franchised properties, making the brand a recognizable name in hospitality across the country and internationally. Currently operating over 1000 properties in eight countries, Sonesta is known for its dedication to quality, outstanding value, and delivering exceptional guest experiences. The company's commitment to hospitality extends to its employees, with a culture founded on... Show More
Job Requirements
- Education or experience in culinary arts or hospitality management
- Previous experience as an Executive Chef or similar leadership role in a hotel or large culinary operation
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
- Strong leadership and team management abilities
- Ability to manage budgets, control costs and maximize profitability
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Capable of working under pressure and meeting deadlines
- Ability to motivate and develop a diverse culinary team
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Physical ability to perform tasks in a fast-paced kitchen environment
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 directions for all day-to-day operations of the Culinary department and ensure the quality and standards meet 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 meets and exceeds guest expectations
- respond to guest complaints and ensure proper follow-up is completed
- Monitor payroll, approve time sheets, 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
- Perform any other job-related duties as assigned
- 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
- Actively participate and advise in the budget and forecasting processes which support the overall objectives of the hotel
- 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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