Sous Chef

New York, NY, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Type:

Salary

Rate:

Range $54,700.00 - $73,800.00

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

Various Employee Perks and Discounts

Hospital Indemnity insurance

critical illness insurance

accident insurance

Job Description

Sonesta Hotels is a prominent hospitality company known for delivering exceptional service and memorable guest experiences across its portfolio of hotels and resorts. With a strong commitment to quality, value, and outstanding hospitality, Sonesta Hotels has built a reputation that attracts both leisure and business travelers. The company emphasizes a team-oriented culture where employees are encouraged to exceed expectations and bring innovative ideas to the table. Sonesta is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, ensuring equal opportunities for all employees and guests alike. They offer competitive compensation packages and comprehensive benefits to support the well-being and professional... Show More

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
minimum 2 years of culinary experience preferred
ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
physical stamina to work in extreme temperatures
strong problem-solving skills
excellent communication skills
ability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays
commitment to maintaining food safety and sanitation standards
ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
willingness to maintain confidentiality
must adhere to company policies and procedures
ability to work well within a team environment
readiness to participate in ongoing training and development programs

Job Qualifications

At least 4 years of progressive culinary experience
or a culinary graduate with at least 2 years of progressive experience in a hotel or a related field
must have knowledge of Food & Beverage preparation techniques, health department rules and regulations, and liquor laws and regulations
capable of working long hours
able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally
maintain a warm and friendly demeanor
able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns from employees and guests
able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions
approach all encounters in an attentive, friendly, courteous, and service-oriented manner
willingness to attend all required meetings and training sessions
ability to participate in Manager on Duty coverage as required
maintain regular attendance as per Sonesta's policies
maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming
comply with company policies to encourage safe and efficient operations
proactive in identifying and implementing solutions
effective in problem handling
able to understand and evaluate complex information
maintain confidentiality of information
perform other duties as requested by management

Job Duties

Collaborate with other Food & Beverage managers, keeping them informed of issues as they arise
keep the immediate supervisor fully informed of all problems or matters requiring their attention
coordinate and monitor all phases of loss prevention in kitchen areas
prepare and submit required reports in a timely manner
monitor the quality of all food products and their presentation
ensure preparation of necessary reports, including wage progress, payroll, revenue, employee schedules, and quarterly action plans
oversee all aspects of daily kitchen operations and food production areas, including hot food from the main kitchen and bakery, and cold food from the pantry
inform cooks of daily forecasts and customer counts for timely preparation and service of both hot and cold food
respond to guest complaints promptly
ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures in all outlets
ensure compliance with requisition procedures
conduct staff performance reviews in accordance with Sonesta Hotel Policies and Standards
understand, implement, and monitor corporate promotions in outlets, including buffet and three-meal concept standards
know and enforce all local health department sanitation laws
understand how to compute daily food costs
work with the Director of Food & Beverage to create and implement menus
assess food portion size, visual appeal, taste, and temperature of served items
check all stations at the end of every shift for proper food storage and sanitation
verify food purchases for correct ordering, quality, and price structure
oversee daily activities such as preparing all food items, sanitizing outlets, receiving daily inventories, logging reports, and preparing food cost reports
prepare daily food production sheets
cut meat, poultry, and seafood according to daily business needs

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