Sous Chef at Sonesta International Hotels Corporation in Irvine, California

Job Description:

Here's your chance to join our team at the Sonesta Irvine - Orange County Airport, undergoing a significant transformation. Over the next few months, we are working hard to recreate our hotel experiences. The hotel will emerge reimagined entirely with all-new guest rooms, a modern lobby experience, unique social gathering areas, creative food and beverage, and a new fitness center!

Sonesta International is now the 8th largest hotel company in the world. Our diverse and distinctive portfolio spans eight countries, with 15 distinct brands, across 1200 hotels. Sonesta's collection of hotels, resorts, suites, and cruises enjoy a rich history celebrating 80 years in hospitality. We actively support professional growth and personal happiness in each of our employees and are always looking for people who will partner with us to improve the overall experience of our growing portfolio for both our guests and fellow team members.

Discover what you have been missing at Sonesta. We can't wait for you to join us as we continue our historic growth!

Fundamental Requirements:

• Work with other F&B managers and keep them informed of F&B issues as they arise.
  
  


• Keep immediate supervisor fully informed of all problems or matters requiring their attention.
  
  


• Coordinate and monitor all phases of Loss Prevention in kitchen areas.
  
  


• Prepare and submit required reports on time.
  
  


• Monitor quality of all food products and presentation.
  
  


• Assist in preparing required reports, including (but not limited to) Wage Progress, payroll, revenue, employee Schedules, quarterly actions plans.
  
  


• Oversee all aspects of the daily operation of the kitchen and food production areas.
  
  


• Respond to guest complaints promptly.
  
  


• Ensure compliance with SOP in all outlets.
  
  


• Ensure compliance with requisition procedures.
  
  


• Conduct staff performance reviews following hotel standards.
  
  


• Understand, implement and monitor corporate promotions in outlets, including buffet and three-meal concept standards.
  
  


• Know and enforce all local health department sanitation laws.
  
  


• Work with the Chef & B Director and the F&B Manager to create and implement menus.
  
  


• Design and implement employee cafeteria rotating menu and oversee cafeteria operations.
  
  


• Assist in coordinating, supervising, and directing the Stewarding Department.
  
  


• Assist in computing daily food costs.
  
  


• Assist in proper training and direction of departmental assistants in compliance with company quality standards, specifications, portion control, recipes, employee relations, sanitation, etc.
  
  


• Understand daily forecasts and customer counts.
  
  


• Coordinate all par stock levels.
  
  


• Assess food portion size, visual appeal, taste, and temperature of items served.
  
  


• Assist in the direction and training of all chefs to ensure adequate operation in all outlets.
  
  


• Assist in creating menus for prospective clients.
  
  


• Review and approve weekly payroll.
  
  


• Check food purchases for proper ordering, quality, and price structure.
  
  


• Oversee daily activities such as preparation for all food items, sanitation of the outlets, receiving daily inventories, log-on report, and food cost report.
  
  


• Communicate to Engineering any physical maintenance problems.
  
  


• Assist catering sales with all special menus and price structures.
  
  

Education & Experience:

• A 2-year culinary degree and at least four years of progressive experience in a hotel or a related field.
  
  


• Previous supervisor responsibility is required.
  
  


• Must know F&B preparation techniques, health department rules, and liquor laws and regulations.
  
  

Physical requirements :

• Extended hours are sometimes required.
  
  


• Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
  
  

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 and Various Employee Perks and Discounts.

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.

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