Chef de Cuisine

Job Description Summary The Chef de Cuisine is responsible for all culinary activities for restaurant. This position will oversee all activity in the kitchen. The Chef de Cuisine will also train personnel, plan menus, oversee product purchasing and manage culinary budget. Job Description Key Job Functions Follow and maintain standard procedures for overall food preparation Coordinate and direct all food preparation, from prep through service Monitor the quality of all food and beverages Track, record, and maintain inventory stock including foods, beverages, and kitchen supplies Delegate daily tasks to sous chef and other kitchen staff; manage their progress throughout the day Oversee entire kitchen staff activity and ensure efficient work Order and arrange pickup or delivery of foods for the week Oversee repairs of kitchen appliances Create new recipes and design overall menu, including specials each week Help determine pricing for menu items Hire and train new kitchen staff Work efficiently to resolve any problems that arise in the kitchen Research and implement new culinary trends Maintain a clean kitchen and abide by all state food safety and sanitation laws Maintain knowledge in culinary arts, including any new up and coming food trends Maintain good relations and communications between his department and all other departments in hotel. Participate in community activities to promote hotel and outlets 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: Greet or welcome everyone, warmly with a smile Use eye and ear contact and guest’s name Establish/anticipate needs Solve and own all requests/complaints Thank everyone Build solid relationship with your Colleagues Treat colleagues with respect and dignity Balance team and individual responsibilities; Exhibit objectivity and openness to others' views; Give and welcomes feedback; Contribute to building a positive team spirit; Put success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Support everyone's efforts to succeed. Treat people with respect; Keep commitments; Inspire the trust of others; Work with integrity and ethically; Uphold organizational values. 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. Qualifications and Skills A candidate for this position must possess the following applicable knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to demonstrate and provide applicable examples to support his/her competency. Knowledgeable and dexterous using all manner of complex kitchen equipment Expert skills and experience planning, designing, and preparing meals Proficiency using Microsoft Suite to monitor and track inventory and maintain recipe records Excellent time management and organizational skills Proven leadership and creative abilities inside the kitchen Expert problem solver who thrives under pressure Track record of delivering exceptional guest or client experience Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time for training and safety purposes, and when interacting with guests and associates. Strong communication skills (Effective and clear communicator) Appropriate professional appearance and demeanor Must be available to work nights, week-ends, holidays as needed Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Education and/or Experience 2-year Culinary Arts degree and/or other culinary certification Bachelor’s degree preferred 5 years’ experience in a head chef or managerial kitchen position American Culinary Federation certification preferred ServSafe certification Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud Additional Job Description 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 Upon submitting your application, please ensure you complete a full application in addition to attaching a resume. Incomplete applications received will not be considered. 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. 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.