Executive Chef

Job Description Summary The Executive Chef is responsible overseeing the kitchen by coordinating and supervising the food preparation and production of his/her designated area. The Chef is responsible for managing the process of developing and executing the Orders from the menu. Job Description The Chef follows and maintains the standard procedures for the restaurant Supervision of Restaurant Kitchen Ordering for functions, maintaining food cost and inventor Maintain quality, presentation and consistency of food Must be flexible to work AM and PM Shifts Supervise a staff of cooks of diverse backgrounds and training to produce consistently superior cuisine Plan and organize production, purchasing and scheduling Maintain a strong positive relationship with the FOH team to ensure strong communication and teamwork throughout the entire F&B team Establish professional demeanor and standards of the management team for the outlet Delegate responsibility effectively to use the strengths of the entire culinary team Perform administrative tasks as assigned by the Director of Food and Beverage Demonstrate a thorough mastery of all cooking techniques: sauté, braise, poach, grill, fry, steam, etc Create innovative dishes and plate presentations using seasonal and regional ingredients Check staffing, uniforms, daily production sheets, etc Check production for all meal periods to ensure consistency Train staff on all menu items Demonstrate responsibility for food and labor costs in all outlets Hold and attend regular staff meetings Maintain a clean and safe work environment, following rules and regulations of the local health department Check all event order sheets, breakfast, lunch, dinner, receptions and special events scheduled Attend F&B meetings and any other meeting assigned by Restaurant Chef Perform and assist with schedules, events and needs of other chefs within the property Additional Job Description Expert skills and experience planning, designing, and preparing meals 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) Excellent time management and organizational skills Proven leadership and creative abilities inside the kitchen Appropriate professional appearance and demeanor Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals Ability to write routine reports and correspondence Must be available to work nights, week-ends and holidays as needed Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions Three years' experience performing a supervisory or management role in Culinary Culinary degree or relative experience Union Experience is a must Strong banquet and Catering background ServSafe certification 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.