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Job description
Sonesta International Hotels
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).
Job Title
To maintain the cleanliness of the kitchen areas utilities by performing the following duties in accordance with Sonesta Standards.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions)
Key Job Functions include:
Cleans all kitchen areas, to include pots, pans, all silver items, silverware, platters, etc., at all times.
Sweeps and mops floors at scheduled times and on a needed basis.
Cleans worktables, mixers, refrigerators, etc., at all times.
Delivers food for catered functions in a timely manner.
Cleans kitchen areas and back of house at all times, daily and nightly.
Adheres to all Sonesta Sanitation and Safety Guidelines.
Deliver Passionate & Engaging Service to our Guests
You will be passionate and truly engaged in taking care of our guests, recognizing individual guests and anticipating their unique needs in order to exceed their expectations
You will consistently deliver our GUEST model:
Greet or welcome everyone, warmly with a smile
Use eye and ear contact and guest's name
Establish/anticipate needs
Solve and own all requests/complaints
Thank everyone
Build solid relationship with your Colleagues
Treat colleagues with respect and dignity
Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. The employee is expected to work in other areas of the hotel when needed to assist operations to perform job duties not necessarily contained in this job description.
Qualifications and Skills
A candidate for this position must possess the following applicable knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to demonstrate and provide applicable examples to support his/her competency.
Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out simple one or two-step instructions.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
Track record of delivering exceptional guest or client experience.
Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time for training and safety purposes, and when interacting with guests and associates.
Strong communication skills.
Appropriate professional appearance and demeanor.
Must be able to work weekends and holidays.
Anticipated Pay Range & Additional Job Information
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.
Worksite address
fort lauderdale, FL, 33336, US
Who can apply
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