Chef de Partie at Sonesta International Hotels Corporation in Austin, Texas

Job Description:

Job Description Summary

The Chef De Partie sets the tone for Sonesta’s mission by always going above and beyond for our guests and coworkers. The role’s primary responsibility is to supervise the production and service of food in her/his area of responsibility in the kitchen.
The ideal candidate has a passion for hospitality and providing exceptional guest service.

Job Description

• Supervise line cooks and address day-to-day concerns of the kitchen staff. Assist kitchen staff and provide them with necessary tools to succeed.

• Produce all food orders in a timely and consistent manner and in accordance with established quality standards. Test food to ensure quality and consistency of all meals served.


• Communicate with all line cooks for proper pars and production requirements in each station.


• Assist the management team in the control of food cost and labor expenses.


• Demonstrate knowledge of all relevant cooking techniques and procedures and the ability to follow a written recipe.


• Ensure proper portion, temperature and presentation of food being served.


• Maintain an inventory of supplies and kitchen equipment.


• Prepare and cook specialty meals as necessary.


• Assist with interviewing, hiring, training and promoting the Kitchen staff. Provide constructive and consistent feedback and recommend disciplinary action when appropriate.


• Operate all Kitchen tools and equipment in a safe and responsible manner.


• Handle and store food items safely and keep work area clean and sanitized.


• Adhere to established safety and sanitation guidelines.


• Adhere to uniform and grooming standards.


• Perform other duties or projects as requested by management.

Qualifications and Skills

• Must be knowledgeable of all stations in the department.


• Must be able to talk to guests about special menu, allergies and other special needs.


• Complete mastery of all menu items and plate presentations.


• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.


• Prioritization and time management skills.

• Must be able to read recipes and follow their instructions.

• Must be able to read and execute BEO’s and Prep Sheets without supervision. 

• Ability to work with little supervision and maintain a high level of performance.


• Attentive, friendly, helpful and courteous to all guests, managers and fellow employees.


• Previous experience as a cook is required.


• Track record of delivering exceptional guest or client experience.


• Ability to communicate, both verbally and written, effectively with guests, vendors and co-workers.

Additional Job Description

Physical Demands

• Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.


• Frequent bending, kneeling and reaching.


• Ability to stand during entire shift.

Expected Hours of Work

• Must be flexible to work variable days of the week to include weekends and holidays.


• Must be flexible to work variable shifts (days, nights, overnights).


• Ten to twelve hour shifts sometimes required.


• Must comply with the attendance policy and be available for scheduled hours of work.

Education and Experience

• Relevant experience in restaurant or hotel food preparation preferred.


• High school diploma, general education degree (GED) or equivalent.

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.

The statements in this job description are intended to represent the key duties and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be ALL responsibilities or qualifications of the job. This job description is subject to change at any time.

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. 

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