Executive Sous Chef
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Salary$88k – $92k
LocationRoyal Sonesta Cambridge, MA
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
DepartmentCulinary
Company size10,000+ people
PostedOct 23, 2026 · 1w ago
Verified live1d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Assist in leading the Culinary Department and in providing direction for day-to-day operations
Supervise and coordinate food preparation and production
Ensure food preparation and production meet sanitation, safety, and quality standards
Cook, carve meats, and prepare dishes during rush periods and banquets
Assume responsibility for the Kitchen in absence of the Executive Sous Chef
Write and test recipes
Create menus and food displays and provide guidelines for food presentation
Monitor the quality of all food products in the kitchen
Supervise and ensure compliance to recipe card system and maintain quarterly audit
Attend all mandatory meetings and conduct regular department meetings
Review BEOs, make notes, develop, and assign production and preparation tasks
Ensure supplies are ordered, received, and properly stored; maintain inventory
Meet with guests to seek feedback and ensure food production exceed expectations
Respond to guest complaints and ensure proper follow-up
Work with Catering Department to develop special menus for functions
Monitor payroll, approve timesheets, and process payroll
Ensure all Sonesta safety and sanitation standards are adhered to
Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming
Perform any other job-related duties as assigned
Prepare weekly work schedules in accordance with staffing guidelines and labor forecast
Analyze guest satisfaction data to develop and implement plans to achieve goals
Conduct regular inventory of food items and equipment
Manage department expenses and ensure food cost is reviewed daily
Achieve budgeted revenues, control labor costs & expenses, and maximize profitability
Manage staffing levels to ensure guest service, operational needs, and financial objectives are met
Actively participate and advise in the budget and forecasting processes
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Paid vacation
Paid sick leave
Paid parental leave
Life insurance
Short term disability
Long term disability
Hospital indemnity
Critical illness insurance
Accident insurance
Educational assistance
Hotel discounts
We’re People People. Are you?
We’re Sonesta International Hotels—the 8th largest hotel company in the U.S. (and growing fast 🚀).
With a dynamic mix of full-service and focused hotels across major cities, our diverse portfolio of owned, managed, and franchised properties means we’re everywhere our guests need us to be.
But here’s the thing—we’re not just in the business of hotels, we’re in the business of people. We bring service with passion, loyalty with purpose, and create experiences that genuinely connect—delivering quality, value, and memorable stays across 1,000+ properties in eight countries (and counting).
What this role is all about
The Chef sets the tone for Sonesta’s Culture of Caring. We expect leaders to focus on creating amazing moments for guests and team members and dig deep to find ways to create success for their team.
What you’ll be doing
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Assist in leading the Culinary Department and in providing direction for day-to-day operations.
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Supervise and coordinate food preparation and production. Assign specific tasks to the kitchen staff.
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Ensure food preparation and production are done in a way that meets sanitation, safety, and quality standards.
•
Cook, carve meats, and prepares dishes during rush periods and banquets, and other social functions.
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Assumes responsibility for the Kitchen in absence of the Executive Sous Chef.
•
Write and test recipes. Create menus and food displays and provide guidelines for food presentation to Kitchen staff.
•
Monitor the quality of all food products in the kitchen to ensure standards are being met.
•
Supervise and ensure strict compliance to recipe card system and maintains quarterly audit of the system.
•
Attends all mandatory meetings and conducts regular department meetings.
•
Review BEOs, make notes, develop, and assign production and preparation tasks accordingly.
•
Ensure that supplies are ordered, received, and properly stored. Maintain an inventory of supplies and kitchen equipment.
•
Meet with guests to seek feedback and ensure food production meet and exceed guest expectations. Respond to guest complaints and ensure proper follow-up is completed.
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Work with the Catering Department to develop special menus for functions and Monitor payroll, approve timesheets, and process payroll at the end of the pay period.
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Ensure all Sonesta safety and sanitation standards are adhered to.
•
Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming.
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Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.
Strategy and Planning:
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Prepare weekly work schedules in accordance with staffing guidelines and labor forecast and adjust schedules throughout the week to meet business demands.
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Analyze guest satisfaction data to develop and implement plans to achieve established goals related to guest satisfaction scores.
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Conduct regular inventory of food items and equipment.
Financial Management:
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Manage department expenses and ensure food cost is reviewed daily.
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Achieve budgeted revenues, control labor costs & expenses, and maximize profitability within the Culinary department.
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Manage staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational needs, and financial objectives are met.
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Actively participate and advise in the budget and forecasting processes that support the overall objectives of the hotel.
Anticipated Pay Range & Additional Job Information
$88k to $92k Base pay offered may vary depending on various factors including but not limited to job related knowledge, skills and job specific experience/ overall experience. This position is eligible for a bonus plan
How we reward you
At Sonesta, we know showing up for our guests starts with showing up for our people. That means supporting your health, your financial future, and everything in between.
Here’s a snapshot of what we offer:
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Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
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Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company Match
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401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
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Paid Vacation & Sick Time
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Paid Parental Leave
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Company-Paid Life Insurance
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Company-Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
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Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
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Educational Assistance
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Sonesta Hotel Discounts (yes, you’ll want to use these ✈️)
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Additional Perks & Employee Discounts
Our Commitment to You
Sonesta is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Before You Apply
To be considered, please complete the full application in addition to submitting your resume. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.