How to hire a saucier

How to hire a saucier, step by step

Here's a step-by-step saucier hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a saucier job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new saucier
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the saucier you need to hire. Certain saucier roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

   Yes

   No

   A saucier's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, sauciers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   Here's a comparison of saucier salaries for various roles:

   Type of Saucier	Description	Hourly rate
   Saucier	Cooks prepare, season, and cook a wide range of foods, which may include soups, salads, entrees, and desserts.	$11-18
   Cook	Cooks are responsible for preparing meals for guests or employers. They must be knowledgeable about the different recipes and ingredients needed... Show more	$12-19
   Grill Cook	A grill cook's primary role is to take charge of grilling food in restaurants or a similar establishment. Aside from grilling different kinds of food, they are also responsible for the plating, ensuring that it looks presentable and mouth-watering... Show more	$12-18

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Food Handling
   • Fine Dining
   • Culinary
   • Mother Sauces
   • Food Preparation
   • Saut
   • Dinner Service
   • Fifo

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage and control all receive productusing FIFO.
   • Train, mentore, manage and discipline lead chefs, associate chefs, prep cooks, pastry assistants and dishwashers.
   • Make sure of proper (FIFO) rotation of sauces make.
   • Work primarily saut station, but all stations as needed.
   • Prepare all sauces, hot appetizers and all saut ed food.
   • Maintain the highest level of food safety practices as set out by HACCP and SAFESERVE.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your saucier job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A saucier salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, sauciers' average salary in mississippi is 44% less than in hawaii.
   • Seniority. Entry-level sauciers earn 41% less than senior-level sauciers.
   • Certifications. A saucier with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a saucier's salary.

   Average saucier salary

   $14.72hourly

   $30,614 yearly

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   Entry-level saucier salary

   $23,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 15, 2026

4. Writing a saucier job description

   A good saucier job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a saucier job description:

   Saucier job description example

   The Saucier is responsible for the making of Sauces and Soups. Employee must maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen and prep areas. Supervision of prep cooks throughout their shifts.
   Job Description
   
   Key Job Functions
   Follow all restaurant recipes Use product according to guidelines Properly store and zone all food items Assist in preparing for inventory with daily walkthrough and maintaining walk-in & dry storage so that everything is “sheet to shelf”Maintaining system clipboards throughout the shift Maintain all quality standards at all times per checklist “clipboards”Be in proper uniform and properly groomed at all times Properly set up prep area according to guidelines Complete and properly store all daily prep according to zoning and rotation guidelines Maintain all cooking technique standards Communicate repair and maintenance needs to management Assist in menu development - New menu items will adhere to the procedures outlined in the Menu Change ChecklistKeep prep station clean, organized and zoned properly according to specifications Comprehend and adhere to cleanliness and sanitation guidelines as prescribed by R'evolution standards as well as state and city codes Deliver Passionate & Engaging Service to our GuestsYou 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 ColleaguesTreat 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.
   At least two years of previous cook experience preferable in fine dining.A Culinary degree or related hotel experience preferred.Candidates should be able to perform all basic and intermediate cooking skills 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
   
   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 for long periods of time and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
   
   Work Environment
   The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; extreme cold and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
   
   Additional Job Description
   
   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 InsuranceHealth Savings Account with Company Match 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company MatchPaid Vacation and Sick DaysSonesta Hotel DiscountsEducational AssistancePaid Parental LeaveCompany Paid Life InsuranceCompany Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability InsuranceVarious Employee Perks and Discounts
   
   Upon submitting your application, please ensure you complete a full application in addition to attaching a resume. Incomplete applications received will not be considered.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right saucier for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your saucier job on Zippia to find and recruit saucier candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with saucier candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new saucier

   Once you have selected a candidate for the saucier position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new saucier. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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