Executive Sous Chef

Sonesta Hotels; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel chain is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to oversee kitchen operations, ensuring high food quality and consistency while managing a diverse team. The role includes supervising staff, executing dishes, and maintaining food costs. The ideal candidate will have a passion for culinary excellence and strong leadership skills.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match

Paid Vacation and Sick Day

Sonesta Hotel Discounts

Educational Assistance

Paid Parental Leave

Company Paid Life Insurance

Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• Supervise diverse kitchen staff to produce superior cuisine.
• Demonstrate mastery of cooking techniques.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day kitchen operations and ensure timely food preparation.
• Assist in planning and executing catering and special events.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Team Leadership

Food Quality Control

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Executive Sous Chef follows and maintains the standard procedures for all banquet functions. Supervision of Banquet Kitchen. Ordering for functions, maintaining food cost and inventory. Maintain quality, presentation and consistency of food.

Job Description

Key Job Functions

• Supervise a staff of cooks of diverse backgrounds and training to produce consistently superior cuisine.
• Responsible for day-to-day kitchen operations, production, and cooking to ensure all items are prepared to meet deadlines and standards
• Properly execute plated dishes with varying components to standards set by Executive Chef
• Complete all closing requirements as directed by Executive Chef
• Taste and review products daily to ensure quality and consistency with preparation and presentation. Maintain high standards of food quality
• Assist with developing, implementing, and maintaining new recipes, presentations and products
• Assist in the planning and execution of special events, catering, and private dining experiences.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation and delivery of all menu items.
• 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 Executive Chef
• 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.
• Work quickly and efficiently to meet deadlines and demands of business.
• 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.
• Keep informed of guarantee and count for all banquet food functions and events on property.
• Check all event order sheets, breakfast, lunch, dinner, receptions and special events scheduled.
• Attend BEO, staff, pre shift, F&B meetings and any other meeting assigned by Executive Chef.
• Perform and assist with schedules, events and needs of other chefs within the property.
• Deliver Passionate & Engaging Service to our Guests.
• Build solid relationship with your 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.

Additional Job Information/Anticipated

Pay Range

Pay range is $75000 - $86,000 and are eligible for bonus.

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

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 Day

• 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.