Cook 2 at The Chase Park Plaza - $20/hourly

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation

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Royal Sonesta Chase Park Plaza, St Louis, MO Until 10/5/2026 3+ years exp First posted August 6, 2026 Last posted August 6, 2026
Job description

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

The Cook II prepares all food items while giving attention to cleanliness and sanitation, quality standards, taste, timeliness, and cost-effectiveness with respect for fellow cooks and the hotel environment.

Job Description

  • Key Job Functions
    • Responsible for maintaining, setting up, food production, and quality control of all food items prepared in the kitchen.
    • Prepares all food items according to standard recipes and/or as specified by the Chef to ensure consistency of product to the guest.
    • Visually inspects, selects, and uses only food items ideal for food preparation in all menu items.
    • Ability to follow detailed prep list as written by the Chef or cook 1
    • Keep all refrigeration, storage, and working areas in clean, working condition to comply with Health Department regulations.
    • Ensure all equipment in working areas is clean and in proper working condition.

  • 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 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 the 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

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

  • Minimum of three (3) years cooking experience.
  • Basic knowledge of kitchen math.
  • 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
  • Have experience working in a similar (or translatable) environment
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Able to prioritize and multi-task.

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. 

About this role

Summary

Prepare food according to recipes, maintain cleanliness, and deliver excellent guest service.

Job title

Cook 2

Experience level

3+ years

Minimum experience

3+ years exp

Industry

hospitality

Location requirements

St Louis, MO; remote work not allowed

Salary

$20/hourly

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

cookingfood qualitycleanlinesscommunication

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

cookingfood preparationkitchen sanitation
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

On-site