Über diese Cook Stelle bei Sonesta
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
What this role is all about
Great food helps create great stays. As a Cook, you’ll play an important role in delivering fresh, high-quality meals and memorable dining experiences for our guests across restaurant service, banquets, catering, breakfast operations, and special events.
This role is perfect for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced kitchen environment, takes pride in food preparation, and loves being part of a collaborative culinary team. You’ll help prepare and present menu items with consistency, efficiency, and attention to detail while supporting smooth daily kitchen operations.
If you’re dependable, team-focused, passionate about food, and ready to grow your culinary career in hospitality — we’d love to meet you.
What you’ll be doing
What you’ll be doing
Prepare and cook menu items according to recipes, portioning guidelines, presentation standards, and food safety requirements.
Support daily kitchen operations across restaurant dining, breakfast service, banquets, catering, room service, and special events.
Assist with food preparation tasks including chopping, prepping ingredients, cooking, plating, and station setup.
Maintain consistency, quality, and presentation standards across all food items and guest orders.
Ensure kitchen workstations remain clean, organized, stocked, and operational throughout shifts.
Follow food safety regulations, sanitation standards, HACCP guidelines, and health department requirements at all times.
Monitor food inventory levels and communicate supply or prep needs to culinary leadership.
Operate kitchen equipment safely and properly including grills, fryers, ovens, slicers, mixers, and prep tools.
Support banquet and catering functions by preparing food for meetings, events, weddings, and group dining experiences.
Collaborate closely with chefs, kitchen team members, and Food & Beverage staff to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
Assist with minimizing food waste, maintaining kitchen efficiency, and supporting operational goals.
Help create a positive, safe, and team-focused kitchen environment aligned with Sonesta’s People People culture.
Any other duties as assigned.
What great looks like
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Previous cooking, restaurant, hotel, culinary, banquet, catering, or food service experience preferred.
Knowledge of food preparation techniques, kitchen operations, food safety standards, and sanitation procedures.
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environment.
Strong attention to detail with a commitment to food quality, consistency, and presentation.
Ability to follow recipes, prep schedules, and kitchen procedures accurately.
Strong teamwork, communication, and organizational skills.
Flexible availability including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed in a hospitality environment.
A passion for hospitality, teamwork, food preparation, and creating memorable dining experiences for guests.
Anticipated Pay Range & Additional Job Information
Pay ranges from $28.00 to $29.00 per hour. Base pay offered may vary depending on various factors including but not limited to job related knowledge, skills, and job specific experience/overall experience.
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:
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company Match
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Paid Vacation & Sick Time
- Paid Parental Leave
- Company-Paid Life Insurance
- Company-Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
- Educational Assistance
- Sonesta Hotel Discounts (yes, you’ll want to use these ✈️)
- 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.
