Responsible for maintaining all menus and recipes used in the restaurant; preparation, presentation, and service of these menu items; and to assist in hiring, disciplining and developing all kitchen staff.
Job Description
Key Job Functions
Scheduling of, chef management, line cooks, and prep cooks
Develop strategies to control food costs
Assist Chef de Cuisine in maintaining food cost controls
Calculate accurate food cost according to inventory systems
Product pricing upkeep
Review PO's and invoices for all ordered and incoming product
Identify and communicate inventory and equipment needs to ordering manager
Track high cost items according to standing operating procedure
Over see receiver and all deliveries and orders
Daily food cost analysis
Tracking of all invoices
Maintain all systems for opening walk through
Oversee all butchers, sauciers, and cooks
Build solid relationship with your Colleagues
Treat colleagues with respect and dignity
Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. The employee is expected to work in other areas of the hotel when needed to assist operations to perform job duties not necessarily contained in this job description.
Deliver Passionate & Engaging Service to our Guests
You will be passionate and truly engaged in taking care of our guests, recognizing individual guests and anticipating their unique needs in order to exceed their expectations
You will consistently deliver our GUEST model:
Greet or welcome everyone, warmly with a smile
Use eye and ear contact and guest's name
Establish/anticipate needs
Solve and own all requests/complaints
Thank everyone
Additional Job Information/Anticipated
Pay Range
Qualifications and Skills
A candidate for this position must possess the following applicable knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to demonstrate and provide applicable examples to support his/her competency.
Track record of delivering exceptional guest or client experience
Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time for training and safety purposes, and when interacting with guests and associates.
Strong communication skills
Appropriate professional appearance and demeanor
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Valid ServSafe Manager Certificate required
Education and/or Experience
High School diploma or GED certification and/or experience in a hotel or a related field preferred.
Certification preferred: Culinary Certification
Previous department managerial experience preferred
Previous cook experience preferable in fine dining.
Must have knowledge of F&B preparation techniques, health department rules and regulations
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Benefits
Sonesta recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families. We offer a variety of benefits to our employees including:
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account with Company Match
401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
Paid Vacation and Sick Days
Sonesta Hotel Discounts
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
Critical Illness Insurance
Accident Insurance
Upon submitting your application, please ensure you complete a full application in addition to attaching a resume. Incomplete applications received will not be considered.
