Sous Chef - Restaurant at Sonesta Hotels International Corporation in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Job Description:

Job Description Summary

The Sous Chef 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 work flow in the kitchen as well as prepare and produce food orders according to quality standards. The Sous Chef shall ensure a safe work environment and follow established sanitation and safety standards.

The ideal candidate has a passion for hospitality and providing exceptional guest service.

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 five (5) 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


• Create detailed prep lists


• Manage and oversee all stations and walk-ins in restaurant


• 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.

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.

Additional Job Information/Anticipated

Pay Range

* Pay rate $27.00 -
Union Property: Pay rate outlined follows contract requirements.

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Sonesta Recognizes ttha benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees adn their families. Employees are offered a variety of benefits including:
* Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
* Paid Vacation adn Sick Days
* Holidays adn Personal Days (Floaters)
* 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match

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.

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.