Kitchen Manager at Sonesta Hotels International Corporation in Kalispell, Montana

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Job Description Summary

The Kitchen Manager sets the tone for Sonesta's mission by always going above and beyond for our guests and coworkers. The role's primary responsibility is to organize workflow in the kitchen and banquets spaces as well as prepare and produce food orders according to quality standards. The Kitchen Manager shall ensure a safe work environment and follow established sanitation and safety standards. The Kitchen Manager will schedule kitchen and banquets staff, while making sure group functions are executed at a high level.

Job Description

Work Environment

Must be able work in a fast-paced environment.

Majority of work takes place indoors.

Must be able to tolerate extreme temperatures - i.e. freezers, loading dock.

Physical Demands

Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Frequent bending, kneeling and reaching.

Ability to stand during entire shift.

Expected Hours of Work

Must be flexible to work variable days of the week to include weekends and holidays.

Must be flexible to work variable shifts (days, nights, overnights).

Ten to twelve hour shifts sometimes required.

Education and Experience

Relevant experience in restaurant or hotel food preparation, preferred.

Minimum of three (3) years cooking experience, including 2 years of lead cook experience.

Previous supervisory experience, preferred.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.

Principle duties and responsibilities (Essential Functions) include:

Produce all food orders in a timely and consistent manner in accordance with established quality standards. Test food to ensure quality and consistency of all meals served.

Operate all kitchen equipment in a safe and responsible manner.

Handle and store food items safely and keep work area clean and sanitized. Including all opening and closing duties.

Survey food inventory to determine daily production and prioritize product utilization.

Assign production duties to all staff (kitchen and banquets staff).

Create detailed prep lists

Manage and oversee all stations and walk-ins in kitchen

Train, lead and motivate team members

Ensure established safety and sanitation guidelines are being followed.

Adhere to uniform and grooming standards.

Perform other duties or projects as requested by management.

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Qualifications and Skills

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Prioritization and time management skills.

Must be able to read recipes and follow their instructions.

Employ math skills to appropriately prepare items according to recipes.

Ability to work with little supervision and maintain a high level of performance.

Basic computer skills.

Attentive, friendly, helpful and courteous to all guests, managers and fellow employees.

Track record of delivering exceptional guest or client experience.

Ability to communicate, both verbally and written, effectively with guests, vendors and co-workers.

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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

Sonesta is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Upon submitting your application, please ensure you complete a full application in addition to attaching a resume. Incomplete applications received will not be considered.