Executive Chef - $69800 to $96200 per YEAR

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation is a prominent hospitality company known for its warm and welcoming approach, delivering exceptional guest experiences across its diverse portfolio of hotels and resorts. As a global brand, Sonesta emphasizes a "Culture of Caring," creating an environment where both guests and team members feel valued, respected, and inspired. The company's commitment to service excellence and innovation has positioned it as a leader in the hotel and hospitality industry, offering a range of services from luxury accommodations to vibrant event spaces and culinary experiences. Sonesta's brand philosophy centers on personalized service, community engagement, and a dedication to quality that consistently exceeds guest expectations. The Executive Chef role at Sonesta is a critical leadership position responsible for shaping the culinary direction and operational excellence of the property's kitchen and food service departments. The Executive Chef epitomizes Sonesta's "Food is Art" principle, overseeing all culinary functions to ensure that every dish and dining experience reflects the highest standards of quality, creativity, and guest satisfaction. This role requires a dynamic leader who can inspire and manage a diverse culinary team, develop innovative menus, and maintain rigorous operational standards that align with Sonesta’s brand values. In this position, the Executive Chef will manage daily kitchen operations, ensuring that food preparation meets Sonesta's quality expectations and customer satisfaction goals. They will be responsible for recipe development, menu creation, food presentation, inventory management, and collaboration with other departments, especially catering and event planning. The Executive Chef is also charged with maintaining compliance with safety and sanitation regulations, fostering a culture of accountability and professionalism among staff. Strategic planning and financial oversight are central to the role. The Executive Chef will develop staffing schedules aligned with labor forecasts, control food costs, manage payroll, and participate in budgeting and forecasting activities to maximize profitability. The position demands a balance of creative culinary expertise with strong business acumen to achieve financial objectives without compromising quality. Leadership is a cornerstone of this position, requiring the Executive Chef to attract, hire, and retain talent, provide training, conduct performance evaluations, and foster a positive and motivated work environment. They must lead by example, promoting Sonesta’s core values and guest service standards, while inspiring their team to deliver exceptional dining experiences. Flexibility is essential, as the role often involves working variable hours including weekends, holidays, and extended shifts in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment. Sonesta offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, health savings account with company match, 401(k) retirement plan with company match, paid vacation and sick days, hotel discounts, educational assistance, paid parental leave, and various employee perks, making it an attractive employer for culinary professionals seeking growth and stability. Overall, the Executive Chef at Sonesta plays a pivotal role in enhancing the guest experience through culinary innovation and operational excellence, while leading a passionate team committed to the company’s Culture of Caring and Food is Art philosophy. This role offers an exciting opportunity for culinary leaders who thrive in a hospitality-focused environment and are eager to contribute to a respected, growing brand.

• High school graduate, some college or equivalent
• A 2-year degree from an accredited university in Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major preferred
• Must have a minimum of 6 years' experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area
• Experience in a hotel or a hospitality-related field preferred