Sous Chef

Sonesta International Hotels stands as the eighth largest hotel company in the United States and is rapidly expanding its footprint both domestically and internationally. Known for its dynamic blend of full-service and focused-service hotels, Sonesta offers a uniquely diverse portfolio that includes owned, managed, and franchised properties located in major cities and travel destinations. With over 1000 properties spanning eight countries, Sonesta is recognized for its commitment to providing exceptional hospitality experiences that center on the human side of service. The company prides itself on delivering service with passion, fostering loyalty with purpose, and creating memorable experiences that truly connect with every guest it serves. This dedication to quality and value has positioned Sonesta as a prominent leader in the hospitality industry, driven by a culture of teamwork, innovation, and continuous growth.

The role of Sous Chef at Sonesta International Hotels is a critical leadership position within the culinary team, supporting the Executive Chef to ensure the smooth operation of food and beverage services, particularly in banquet and catering events. This role demands a hands-on approach to coordinating menus, overseeing food preparation, managing inventory, and maintaining high standards of food quality and presentation. The Sous Chef is responsible for supervising and training kitchen staff, ensuring compliance with corporate standards, and implementing effective cost control measures to maintain profitability. The position is designed for those who are passionate about culinary excellence and eager to lead with precision, creativity, and exceptional organizational skills.

As a Sous Chef, you will be primarily responsible for ordering and requisitioning banquet products promptly and in correct quantities to guarantee seamless food production. You will coordinate and supervise the preparation and presentation of meals served at banquet functions, working diligently to uphold superior guest service and contribute to the hotel's profitability objectives. Your daily duties will include managing the production flow, monitoring food quality and safety, enforcing sanitation standards, and mentoring team members to optimize productivity and performance.

This role also involves analyzing banquet event orders to plan food and beverage coordination effectively, conducting inventory walkthroughs to prioritize product utilization, and ensuring all kitchen equipment is used and maintained properly. You will conduct line checks to ensure product quality during service and meet daily with line cooks to maintain production standards, fostering a collaborative and efficient kitchen environment.

Moreover, the Sous Chef plays a vital role in enforcing food portion control, recipe adherence, and proper storage procedures to maintain consistency and quality across all food items. You will also assist in expediting service during dinner, perform end-of-night inspections, and keep detailed management logbooks updated daily. With responsibility for sanitation control over the entire kitchen and the enforcement of state and local health regulations, this role is integral to upholding Sonesta's reputation for excellence in hospitality.

Committed to delivering passionate and engaging service, the Sous Chef embodies the Sonesta GUEST model: greeting every guest warmly, using eye and ear contact to acknowledge individual needs, anticipating and establishing those needs, resolving requests and complaints efficiently, and expressing gratitude to all interactions. The role encourages building solid relationships with colleagues based on respect and dignity, while also being adaptable to support other hotel operations as needed.

This position is classified as an Overtime Eligible Manager (OEM) with an expected workweek of approximately 45 hours, offering a competitive pay range between $29.50 and $33.00 per hour. Sonesta International Hotels recognizes the importance of a comprehensive benefits package and offers an extensive selection of benefits to support employee health, financial security, and overall well-being. As part of the Sonesta team, you'll have access to medical, dental, and vision insurance options, a health savings account with company matching, a 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions, paid vacation and sick days, hotel discounts, educational assistance programs, paid parental leave, company-paid life insurance, disability insurance, and other valuable perks and discounts.

At Sonesta, the mission is simple yet powerful: to wow every guest, team member, partner, and community by delivering unmatched quality, value, and hospitality. The company culture thrives on passion, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to doing the right thing and going beyond expectations in all endeavors. Being an equal opportunity employer, Sonesta ensures that all qualified applicants receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, or other protected statuses. If you are passionate about culinary arts and hospitality, and you're eager to be part of a growing, vibrant team, the Sous Chef role at Sonesta International Hotels offers an exciting and rewarding career path with ample opportunity for growth and development.