We’re Sonesta International Hotels.
The 8th largest hotel company in the U.S.—and growing fast.

An epic blend of full-service and focused hotels in major cities, Sonesta’s uniquely diverse portfolio of owned, managed, and franchised properties makes us everywhere you want to be. Driven by the human side of hospitality, we deliver service with passion, loyalty with purpose, and experiences that truly connect.

Together We Thrive—bringing quality, value, and amazing hospitality to every guest, every stay, across 1000+ properties in eight countries and counting.

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Train and schedule employees to ensure proper coverage. Monitor performance and recommend corrective action. Alert management of potentially serious issues.
• Respond in a prompt and professional manner to guest requests and complaints. Make appropriate service recovery gestures according to established guidelines in order to ensure total guest satisfaction.
• Oversee cash handling and check/credit policies and procedures.
• Inspect restaurants daily to ensure high quality food and food presentation and cleanliness.
• Conduct pre-shift meetings to inform staff of daily events. Review daily specials.
• Ensure side work duties are complete and tables are set before, during and after operating hours.
• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments.
• May routinely greet guests, serve food and beverage, and take reservations and maintain reservations book if applicable.
• Perform other assigned duties.

Qualifications and Requirements:

High School diploma or equivalent and one-year food service experience in a full service restaurant or similar setting. Some college or supervisory experience preferred.

This job requires ability to perform the following:

• Carrying or lifting up to 50 pounds
• moving about the outlet(s)
• Handling food, objects, products and utensils
• Bending, stooping, kneeling
• Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with customers and employees;
• Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when completing paperwork, scheduling, and giving and receiving instructions.
• Mathematical skills, including basic math, budgeting, cash handling are utilized frequently.
• Problem solving, reasoning, motivating, organizational and training abilities are used often.
• Alcohol awareness certification and /or food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local or state government agency.

May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

Additional Job Information/Anticipated

Pay Range

Benefits

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
• Various Employee Perks and Discounts
• Hospital Indemnity
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance

Sonesta is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Upon submitting your application, please ensure you complete a full application in addition to attaching a resume. Incomplete applications received will not be considered.