Task Force Sous Chef (Temporary) - Doubletree Boston-Cambridge

Hilton; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilton is seeking a Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen operations in our Boston-area hotel. You will guide a culinary team, manage production, and help create seasonal menus and daily specials to delight guests.

This role emphasizes collaboration with Front of House and Back of House teams, efficient service, and rigorous adherence to health and safety standards. You will also assist with inventory, ordering, and scheduling to ensure smooth, compliant kitchen operations.

Qualifications

• Lead culinary team operations with hands-on coaching.
• Oversee production and service to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Develop seasonal menus and daily specials.
• Foster strong Front of House and Back of House collaboration.
• Assist with inventory, ordering, and scheduling.
• Maintain health, safety, sanitation and alcohol regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary team operations with hands-on coaching.
• Oversee production lists, line checks, and expediting service.
• Develop seasonal menus and daily specials.
• Promote cross-department collaboration to ensure seamless operations.
• Support inventory management, ordering, and scheduling.
• Uphold health and safety standards and alcohol awareness.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Team coaching

Menu development

Cross-department collaboration

Job description

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

Picture yourself brightening someone's day. When you join our Hotels team, that's exactly what you'll do every time you come to work! As a Sous Chef , you're not just leading daily kitchen operations - you're spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

Here's what you'll do during a typical day:

• Lead culinary team operations: Provide hands-on leadership and in-the-moment coaching to kitchen staff, with either a focus on Outlets or Banquets
• Oversee production and service: Manage daily kitchen operations, including creating and monitoring production lists, completing line checks, and expediting service periods
• Enhance menu offerings: Develop and implement seasonal menus, promotional features, and daily specials
• Promote cross-department collaboration: Foster strong, positive relationships between Front of House and Back of House teams to ensure seamless operations.
• Provide administrative support: Assist with inventory management, ordering, and scheduling
• Uphold regulatory standards: Maintain compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol awareness regulations, ensuring the highest standards of guest and team member wellbeing

What It Takes to Make the Stay

At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member:

A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality . Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership . A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now , bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.