Sous Chef

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Job Description Summary

The Sous Chef is responsible for supporting the Executive Chef in overseeing all culinary operations, ensuring the highest standards of food quality, presentation, and sanitation. This role plays a key part in leading kitchen staff, maintaining efficiency, and delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Culinary Operations

Assist the Executive Chef in daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, and plating

Ensure consistency in food quality, taste, and presentation across all outlets

Oversee banquet and event execution, ensuring timely and accurate delivery for large-scale functions

Monitor food production to meet volume and quality standards

Leadership & Team Development

Supervise, coach, and support kitchen staff, including line cooks and prep cooks

Assist with hiring, onboarding, and training new associates

Promote a positive, respectful, and team-oriented kitchen culture aligned with Sonesta’s Culture of Caring

Ensure proper staffing levels for restaurant and banquet operations

Food Safety & Compliance

Enforce all food safety, sanitation, and health department regulations

Maintain compliance with company policies and brand standards

Conduct regular kitchen inspections to ensure cleanliness and organization

Inventory & Cost Control

Assist in managing inventory, ordering, and receiving of food and supplies

Monitor food costs, waste, and portion control to meet budget goals

Support menu planning and recipe standardization

Guest Experience

Ensure all dishes meet or exceed guest expectations

Collaborate with front-of-house teams to deliver seamless service

Address and resolve guest concerns related to food quality

Qualifications

Minimum 2–4 years of culinary experience in a high-volume kitchen (hotel/banquet experience preferred)

Previous supervisory or leadership experience required

Strong knowledge of culinary techniques, food safety, and kitchen operations

Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment

Flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays

Skills & Competencies

Leadership and team development

Time management and multitasking

Attention to detail and quality

Strong communication and collaboration

Problem-solving and decision-making

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand for extended periods

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Comfortable working in hot, fast-paced kitchen environments

Additional Job Information/Anticipated

Pay Range

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

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, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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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