Luxury Hotel Kitchen Sous Chef - Elevate Guest Experience

AbilityLinks; Boston (KY); On-site; USD 78,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

The Langham Boston, part of Langham Hospitality Group, seeks an experienced culinary leader to drive daily kitchen operations across outlets and banquets. You will deliver high standards in guest experience and maintain the culture of the property.

Responsibilities include overseeing production, maintaining quality, coaching staff, and coordinating with events and menu changes to ensure seamless service. Requires culinary degree and ServSafe certification with US work eligibility.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of culinary technique and application.
• Degree in Culinary Arts preferred, 2 to 4 years' experience in a 4-5 star hotel or independent restaurant with 1-2 years in a kitchen management or lead cook role.
• Able to grasp, lift and/or carry up to 50 lbs. as needed.
• ServSafe certification; legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and participate in daily food preparation, production, and service within assigned outlets and banquet operations as needed.
• Ensure all food is prepared, seasoned, cooked, held, and presented according to established recipes, specifications, plating standards, and quality expectations.
• Actively monitor food quality throughout preparation and service rather than relying solely on final inspection.
• Ensure all mise en place is completed accurately and on time for service.
• Anticipate production and service needs and proactively address deficiencies before they affect the operation.
• Maintain awareness of business levels, reservations, BEOs/PEOs, menu changes, special events, VIPs, and other operational requirements.
• Ensure proper communication and execution of menu changes, 86'd items, substitutions, special requests, and dietary restrictions.
• Maintain organization and readiness of assigned kitchen areas throughout the shift.
• Support banquet production and execution when required based on business needs.
• Manage day-to-day staffing and labor controls including motivating, coaching and keeping the team on task.
• Maintain a professional, calm and confident appearance.

Skills

Culinary techniques

Food safety

Leadership

Menu development

Education

Culinary Arts degree

4-5 star hotel experience

Job description

The Langham Boston, part of Langham Hospitality Group, seeks an experienced culinary leader to drive daily kitchen operations across outlets and banquets. You will deliver high standards in guest experience and maintain the culture of the property.

Responsibilities include overseeing production, maintaining quality, coaching staff, and coordinating with events and menu changes to ensure seamless service. Requires culinary degree and ServSafe certification with US work eligibility.