Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $27.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid vacation
sick days
Holidays
401(k) retirement plan
Job Description
Sonesta is a renowned hospitality company known for delivering exceptional guest experiences through its portfolio of hotels and resorts located in key destinations across the globe. Committed to excellence and innovation, Sonesta emphasizes quality service, operational efficiency, and employee development to maintain its reputation as a leading player in the hospitality industry. As a hospitality company, Sonesta prides itself on creating warm, welcoming environments that delight guests while fostering a collaborative and supportive workplace for its team members. Its mission is to offer passionate and engaging service that exceeds guest expectations, ensuring memorable stays and lasting positive impressions. This dedication... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Proven experience as a sous chef or in a similar culinary leadership role
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
- Ability to work a 45-hour workweek including evenings and weekends
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Good organizational and communication abilities
- Ability to maintain food quality and presentation standards
- Capable of managing inventory and controlling food costs
- Willingness to follow company policies and procedures
- Commitment to delivering excellent guest service
- Ability to handle physical demands of the kitchen environment
Job Qualifications
- Proven experience as a sous chef or similar role in a banquet or catering environment
- Strong knowledge of food preparation and presentation
- Experience managing kitchen staff and operations
- Familiarity with food safety and sanitation regulations
- Ability to train and lead culinary team
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Ability to maintain high standards of quality and consistency
- Understanding of portion control and recipe adherence
- Capable of inventory management and food cost control
- Strong problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Culinary degree or certification preferred
Job Duties
- Order and requisition banquet products in a timely manner and appropriate quantities
- Coordinate, plan, and supervise production and presentation of food for banquet events
- Manage daily banquet culinary operations including meal preparation, food quality supervision, sanitation compliance, team productivity, policy implementation, cost controls, and profitability
- Analyze banquet event orders to plan and coordinate food and beverage functions
- Perform daily inventory walk-throughs to determine production priorities
- Assign production duties to kitchen staff
- Conduct line checks for dinner service to ensure food quality
- Meet daily with line cooks to coordinate production standards
- Properly use, handle, clean, breakdown, and maintain kitchen equipment
- Maintain food quality standards including consistency and presentation
- Coordinate proper food storage according to standard procedures
- Direct employees in proper service techniques
- Assist with expediting dinner service
- Perform end-of-night walk-throughs
- Document and review kitchen management log books daily
- Control cleanliness and sanitation of entire kitchen staff
- Manage and oversee all kitchen stations and walk-ins
- Practice, train, monitor, and maintain sanitation standards including state and local health guidelines
- Deliver passionate and engaging service to guests according to the GUEST model
- Build solid relationships with colleagues
- Treat colleagues with respect and dignity
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
- Work approximately 45 hours per week as an Overtime Eligible Manager
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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