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 Cook 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 prepare and produce food orders according to quality standards. The Cook shall maintain a safe work environment and follow established sanitation and safety standards.
The ideal candidate has a passion for hospitality and providing exceptional guest service.
What you’ll be doing
Work Environment
Must be able work in a fast-paced environment.
Majority of work takes place indoors.
Must be able to tolerate extreme temperatures - i.e. freezers, loading dock.
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.
Education and Experience
Relevant experience in restaurant or hotel food preparation preferred.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
Principle duties and responsibilities (Essential Functions) include:
Produce all food orders in a timely and consistent manner in accordance with established quality standards. Test food to ensure quality and consistency of all meals served.
Operate all kitchen equipment in a safe and responsible manner.
Handle and store food items safely and keep work area clean and sanitized. Including all opening and closing duties.
Operate dish machine, clean and sanitize pots and pans, china, glassware, flatware, kitchen equipment and other utensils.
Store all clean pots and pans, china, glassware, flatware, kitchen equipment and other utensils to its proper storage location using care to minimize breakage.
Clean and sanitize the kitchen and food preparation areas.
Sweep and mop all kitchen floors and other assigned areas.
Collect and properly dispose of trash.
Service food for the Employee Cafeteria as specified by the Chef or Kitchen Supervisor.
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
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Prioritization and time management skills.
Must be able to read recipes and follow their instructions.
Employ math skills to appropriately prepare items according to recipes.
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.
Track record of delivering exceptional guest or client experience.
Ability to communicate, both verbally and written, effectively with guests, vendors and co-workers.
Anticipated Pay Range & Additional Job Information
$26.50 to $27.50 per hour. Base pay offered may vary depending on various factors including but not limited to job related knowledge, skills, and job specific/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:
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.
Sonesta is now the 8th largest hotel company in the US, with 13 brands that consist of 1100 hotels, 100K+ rooms across three continents and include The Royal Sonesta, The James Hotels, Classico Collection by Sonesta, Sonesta Hotels & Resorts, MOD Collection by Sonesta, Sonesta Select, Sonesta ES Suites, Sonesta Simply Suites, Red Lion Hotels, Inns & Suites by Sonesta, Signature Inn by Sonesta, Americas Best Value Inn by Sonesta and Canadas Best Value Inn by Sonesta.
With the growth of the company, we have also expanded our award-winning guest loyalty program – Sonesta Travel Pass. Offering guests a variety of travel experiences, free nights, value added perks, points that can be redeemed at any of Sonesta's hotels.
Sprung from the classic hoteliers of the mid-20th century, Sonesta is a collection of hotels, resorts, suites and cruises enjoys a rich history celebrating over 85 years in hospitality. When savvy travelers stay in one of our locations throughout the world, they are treated to a genuine experience, reflective of the culture and personality of the destination. Guests are always delighted to find that we have let the outside culture in!
As one of the original hoteliers in the United States, Sonesta has a solid understanding of what drives the passion for travel – service, beautiful surroundings and an unmatched destination experience delivered with style. It’s our employees who deliver on this promise with integrity and passion, ensuring our future will be as strong as our past.
Discover what you have been missing at Sonesta. Join us. We can’t wait to meet you.
