Summary of Position
As a Cook at Inn at Sonoma, you’ll play a critical role in curating the overall guest experience by crafting inviting buffet breakfasts, tempting afternoon cheese boards/bites, and our signature freshly baked cookies.
You’ll delight guests of our 27 room hotel each morning of their stay with a daily signature entrée think eggs, quiche, and hash browns alongside fresh-cut fruit and a house-made baked good such as muffins, quick bread, or coffee cake.
With a passion for food, strong attention to detail, an emphasis on cleanliness, safety, and sanitation, and a willingness to go above and beyond for our guests, you will be an integral member of our small but mighty team.
What You’ll Do
Foster a warm and friendly environment for all guests and team members
Craft inviting buffet breakfasts, tempting afternoon cheese boards/bites, and our signature freshly baked cookies
Plan the weekly food menu taking into account the anticipated number of guests, and taking advantage of foods that are in season and locally available, all while staying within a budget, minimizing waste, and maximizing the cost to production ratio
May be responsible for supervising one or more kitchen staff who assist in food preparation, service, and/or kitchen operations
Ensure sanitation and safety in the kitchen and work areas at all times, following important safety guidelines, and using appropriate safeguards in the kitchen
Maintain a cleanly kitchen and food service area, washing dishes, clearing tables, mopping floors, cleaning appliances, sanitizing work surfaces, emptying trash, and tidying after each shift
Set up and maintain the breakfast buffet service area, from set up to clean up
Manage entire kitchen inventory: ordering, unpacking, and organizing supplies while keeping diligent accounts of what is on hand and communicating with the Hotel Manager when large purchases are necessary.
Provide excellent customer service to all guests throughout the entirety of their stay - being ready, willing, and genuinely happy to help guests at all times
Work with fellow team members from the Front Desk and in the Housekeeping department to manage special guest food requirements and breakfast in bed requests
Work within the five core values of Four Sisters Inns: Grace, Grit, Attentiveness, Adaptability, Above & Beyond
Any other duties as assigned
Maintain a current Food Handler's Certificate
When We Need You
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Sunday
Weekends are Mandatory
6am-11am
Perks of the Job
Paid sick leave
Health Insurance Plan
Yearly free night at select hotels in the Four Sisters collection
Discounted Team Member Rate for you plus a Friends and Family rate
Opportunities to learn and grow: we offer certifications and training to help you grow and develop your hospitality career
Tax-saving 401K Retirement Plan
Opportunity to thrive and grow in an employee-centric work environment
Being part of a beautiful and prestigious hotel collection in California
What You Bring to the Team
A positive, can-do attitude and a high degree of professionalism
Knowledge of and enthusiasm for cooking and baking with proven experience crafting exceptional dishes while maintaining a safe and sanitary kitchen (one-year education certification or equivalent training/experience required)
A joy for interacting with guests and fellow team members, and helping them to have the best experience possible
Teamwork mindset: Willingness to jump in wherever and whenever needed to lend a hand to a fellow team member for the greater good of the guest experience
A strong work ethic
The ability to thrive in, adapt, pivot, and embrace a workplace environment that evolves and changes daily
The ability to remain calm and show grace, even during stressful situations
The desire to go above and beyond to help guests and team members
About Four Sisters Inns
Four Sisters Inns is a collection of 17 boutique inns and small hotels located in California’s most desirable destinations. Each is one-of-a-kind, offering guests an authentic and personalized experience, beautiful accommodations, and exceptional service. For the past 45 years, Four Sisters Inns has developed a loyal following. We remain committed to fostering a culture that values our employees, guests, and investors.
Our Company Culture
We operate with a high level of integrity and are committed to maintaining a professional and respectful work environment
At Four Sisters Inns, we work as one team with one goal and encourage a collaborative approach
We offer a small team setting where your input is valued and your efforts make an impact
We believe that our team member's experience is equally as important as our guests’
We believe in providing learning and growth opportunities for our team members, and strive to promote from within the company whenever possible
We are a majority woman-owned business
FOUR SISTERS INNS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Four Sisters Inns is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, military service or veteran status, physical or mental disability status, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics as outlined by the federal, state, and local governments.
