Lead Sous Chef – Luxury Hotel Kitchen & Menu Creation

Highgate; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Highgate Hotels’ The Newbury Boston is seeking a driven Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations, uphold quality and presentation, and train staff to meet exacting standards. This role focuses on cost control, sanitation, and seamless coordination with F&B leadership in a luxury environment.

The successful candidate will manage daily food production, monitor portions, and ensure guest satisfaction, while maintaining compliance with health and safety regulations and Highgate standards.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of progressive experience in a hotel or related field.
• Knowledge of F&B preparation techniques, health department rules and liquor laws.
• Long hours sometimes required.
• Medium to heavy physical work: lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor.
• Effective verbal and written communication with staff and guests.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize departmental functions.
• Professional appearance and grooming in accordance with standards.
• Attend required meetings and participate in MOD coverage.
• Maintain regular attendance per hotel standards.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor all phases of Loss Prevention in kitchen areas.
• Oversee daily operation of the kitchen and food production.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs and requisition procedures.
• Monitor quality of all food product and presentation.
• Prepare daily food production sheets.
• Cut meat, poultry, seafood according to daily business.
• Respond to guest complaints promptly.
• Work with the Director of F&B to create and implement menus.

Skills

F&B preparation techniques

Communication

Multitasking

Customer service

Food safety

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Highgate Hotels’ The Newbury Boston is seeking a driven Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations, uphold quality and presentation, and train staff to meet exacting standards. This role focuses on cost control, sanitation, and seamless coordination with F&B leadership in a luxury environment.

The successful candidate will manage daily food production, monitor portions, and ensure guest satisfaction, while maintaining compliance with health and safety regulations and Highgate standards.