Sous Chef Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• The job description does not list specific required education, certifications, or years of experience.
• Expected to work approximately 45 hours per week.
• Must complete a full application in addition to submitting a resume to be considered.

Nice To Haves

• Union experience preferred.
• Hotel banquet experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Order and requisition banquet and outlet products in a timely manner and in appropriate quantities.
• Coordinate, plan, and supervise food production and presentation for banquet events and hotel outlets.
• Manage and participate in daily culinary operations, including meal preparation, food quality and presentation, safety and sanitation compliance, team productivity, policy implementation, cost controls, and profitability.
• Analyze banquet event orders to plan and coordinate the food-and-beverage portion of client functions.
• Conduct daily inventory walk-throughs to determine production needs and prioritize product utilization.
• Assign production duties to staff.
• Conduct line checks for outlet and banquet service to ensure product quality.
• Meet daily with line cooks to coordinate production and ensure standards.
• Use, handle, clean, break down, and maintain kitchen equipment properly.
• Maintain consistent food quality and presentation standards.
• Coordinate food storage according to standard operating procedures.
• Direct employees in proper service techniques.
• Assist with expediting outlet and banquet service.
• Perform an end-of-night walk-through.
• Document and review information in kitchen management log books daily.
• Control kitchen cleanliness and employee sanitation practices.
• Manage and oversee restaurant stations and walk-ins.
• Practice, train, monitor, and maintain sanitation standards, including state and local health guidelines.
• Deliver engaging guest service by recognizing guests, anticipating needs, resolving requests and complaints, and thanking guests.
• Treat colleagues with respect and dignity and assist in other hotel areas when needed.

Benefits

• 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
• Hospital indemnity, critical illness, and accident insurance
• Additional employee perks and discounts