Executive Chef

* Provide directions for all day-to-day operations of the Culinary department and ensure the quality and standards meet the expectations of the customers and employees.
* Write and test recipes. Create menus and food displays and provide guidelines for food presentation to kitchen staff.
* Review BEOs, make notes, develop and assign production and preparation tasks accordingly.
* Ensure that supplies are ordered, received, and properly stored. Maintain an inventory of supplies and kitchen equipment.
* Work with the Catering department to develop special menus for functions and meet with meeting planners as requested.
* Meet with guests to seek feedback and ensure food production meets and exceeds guest expectations. Respond to guest complaints and ensure proper follow-up is completed.
* Monitor payroll, approve time sheets, and process payroll at the end of the pay period.
* Interview, hire, train, and promote culinary staff. Provide constructive and consistent feedback and recommend disciplinary action when appropriate.
* Ensure all Sonesta safety and sanitation standards are adhered to.
* Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming.
* Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.
* Attract, retain, and motivate your team to uphold company standards and practices.
* Ensure employees receive proper training applicable to their position and career aspirations in accordance with company policy and/or local laws.
* Conduct pre-shift meetings with staff and review all information pertinent to the day’s business.
* Monitor, measure, and recognize performance of employees. Conduct the annual performance evaluations.
* Coach team by providing specific feedback to improve knowledge, skills and performance.
* Ensure employees are treated fairly and equitably. Handle employee issues in a professional and timely manner.
* Must be able to work in environment that requires physical activity under time constraints.
* Must be able to work with all products and food ingredients used in the kitchen.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
* Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
* Extensive knowledge of hotel and hospitality industry.
* Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
* 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
* 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 At Sonesta, we value our team members as individuals who enhance our guests’ experiences with their unique skills and contributions.  We actively support professional growth and personal happiness in each of our employees at each of our hotels, resorts, suites and cruise ships.  We seek out people who will eagerly partner with us to improve the overall Sonesta experience for our guests, and the overall Sonesta experience for their fellow colleagues.  

If you are interested in a career in some of the most impressive and beautiful surroundings in the world with generous benefits and perks, we hope you’ll get in touch with us.
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