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Sonesta Hotels

Sous Chef

Sonesta Hotels, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Overview

Job Description Summary The Sous Chef supports the Executive Chef by coordinating menus, purchasing, scheduling, food preparation, and plating for banquet and catering events while maintaining profitable F&B operations and high-quality products and service levels. They are expected to provide training for all staff, meet corporate quality standards, establish and enforce food specifications, portion control, recipes, and sanitation.

Responsibilities

Primarily responsible for ordering & requisitioning banquet products in a timely manner and in appropriate quantities

Coordinate, plan and supervise the production and presentation of food served at all banquet events in the hotels continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and profitability

Manage and participate in daily banquet culinary operations, including preparation and production of meals, supervision of food quality and presentation, compliance with safety and sanitation standards and regulations, team member productivity and performance, implementation of policies and procedures, cost controls and overall profitability

Analyze banquet event orders to plan and coordinate the food and beverage portion of client functions

Perform daily walk-through inventory to determine daily production and prioritize product utilization

Help assign production duties to all staff

Conduct a line check for dinner service to ensure quality of product

Meet daily with line cooks to coordinate and ensure production standards

Properly use, handle, clean, breakdown, and maintain all kitchen equipment

Maintain food quality standards including consistency and presentation

Coordinate proper food storage according to standard operating procedure

Direct employees in proper service techniques

Assist with expediting dinner service

Perform end of night walk-through

Document appropriate information in kitchen management log books daily

Review information in kitchen management log books daily

Control cleanliness and sanitation of all employees for entire kitchen

Manage and oversee all stations and walk-ins in restaurant

Practice, train, monitor, and maintain sanitation standards, including state and local health guidelines

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:

G reet or welcome everyone, warmly with a smile

U se eye and ear contact and guest’s name

E stablish/anticipate needs

S olve and own all requests/complaints

T hank everyone

Build solid relationships with 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.

The Sous Chef is an Overtime Eligible Manager (OEM). Approximately a 45-hour workweek.

Additional Information Pay Range Pay range is $29.50 to $32.50.

The base pay offered may vary based on various factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and specific/overall experience.

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

Go Beyond @SonestaHotels WHO WE ARE

We are an organization made up of people, thoughts and ideas – all working towards fulfilling our simple mission:

To wow every guest, team member, partner & community we operate in by delivering quality, value & amazing hospitality.

We will achieve our mission by being passionate about exceeding expectations - by being persistent, resilient, and constantly seeking new and creative ways to succeed. Doing the Right Thing and Going Beyond are our principles that guide everything we do.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

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.

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