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Sous Chef

The Langham Boston

250 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110

Hotel with 312 Rooms
Managed By Langham Hotels and Resorts

Public Transportation Subsidy, 401k Match, Tuition Reimbursement, Medical Benefits, Referral Incentive Program, and more.

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Compensation: $85,000 to $90,000 per year, Full-Time

About Langham Hospitality Group

A wholly-owned subsidiary of Great Eagle Holdings, Langham Hospitality Group (LHG) comprises a family of distinctive brands, including The Langham Hotels and Resorts, Cordis Hotels and Resorts, Eaton Workshop and Ying’nFlo. With over 40 hotels and residences in operation or development, LHG has a global footprint that extends across Asia, Europe, North America, Australasia and the Middle East.

LHG's approach to hospitality centres on open and genuine interactions with guests, colleagues and the world around us. With dedicated colleagues across four continents, we foster an engaging and respectful workplace to nurture careers, delight guests, and embrace the company's vision to building great memories together.

PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES OF POSITION

The Sous Chef is responsible for the daily supervision, management and direction of the culinary operations for the hotel Restaurants and Room Service. The position requires practical creativity to develop a variety of innovative cuisine while working with the Executive Chef to maintain profit goals. A thorough knowledge of food handling and preparation techniques is essential. The Sous Chef is required to have a hands-on approach to assist in training the culinary team regarding consistency in production and presentation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • To oversee production and execution of food preparation for the hotel Restaurants and Room Service.
  • Responsibilities include opening and/or closing the Kitchen, supervision of food production and quality, management of the variable kitchen operating costs including food and labor, inventory control
  • Organize, oversee, and participate in the plating of food for service, according to established plating and presentation criteria.
  • Manage day-to-day staffing such as coaching and counseling, disciplinary action, and overall kitchen morale.
  • Oversee cleanliness of the Kitchen.
  • Hold a pre-shift lineup (“Showtime”) daily to inform the team of upcoming events and occupancy flow.
  • Have strong knowledge of local health rules, regulations, and food handling.

JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY 

  • General knowledge of menu development, costing, and BEO distribution.
  • Advanced knowledge of culinary technique and application.
  • Personable and able to convey messages clearly and concisely.
  • Ability to adapt to changing demands as related to a food and beverage operation.

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

  • Food Safety:  Abides by local and national food safety requirements and ensure that others do so by monitoring FIFO inventory and visually inspecting food preparation, delivery activities, and overall cleanliness of the operation.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

  • Degree in Culinary Arts preferred, 2 to 4 years’ experience in a 4 or 5 star hotel or independent restaurant in a kitchen management role.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS 

  • ServSafe

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  • Able to grasp, lift and/or carry up to 25 lbs. as needed.  Ability to stand, sit or walk for extended periods of time.

SALARY RANGE

  • $85,000 - $90,000 annually 
Posted July 13, 2026

About The Langham Boston

OVERVIEW

Housed in a national historic landmark that was once the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, built in 1922. Blending historic elegance with modern luxury, The Langham, Boston delivers an elevated experience for every traveler. In addition to its hospitality excellence, The Langham, Boston has been recognized by the Best Companies Group as one of the Best Places to Work in Boston, Best Places to Work for Women, and One of America’s Best Workplaces, reflecting its commitment to fostering an exceptional workplace culture and employee experience.

ROOMS

Awarded two Michelin keys in both 2025 and 2026, along with ranking 4th among the Top 10 Hotels in Boston and 12th in the United States in the 2025 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards, The Langham, Boston is an iconic luxury destination. With its wealth of history and tradition, the property boasts 312 lavish rooms and suites that reflect the luxurious attributes of the Langham brand and the rich past of the building’s history. Each room is tailored with classic touches and deluxe amenities for a timeless, fresh and residential feel that luxury travelers have come to expect from Langham Hotels and Resorts. The guest rooms and suites include bathrooms with walk-in showers and white marble floors and countertops, with a bright color palette as a nod to the traditional New England aesthetic. Guests are able to enjoy an elevated experience by upgrading to the Langham Club level, allowing access to a refined, private club setting offering a wide range of privileges, including food and drink service throughout the day.

DINING

In the heart of downtown Boston, The Langham has two chic dining concepts - an eclectic dining venue, Grana, and a signature cocktail bar at the lobby level, The Fed. The food and beverage offerings at The Langham equally reflect refined luxury and the innovative culinary scene in Boston.

EVENTS

As part of the Langham culture, The Langham, Boston continues to create memorable events and weddings in function space that is infused with historic flavor along with detailing and accents that refer to this iconic landmark. Recognized for notable awards, the hotel provides an array of extravagant function rooms for weddings, business or social events, including boardrooms for power meetings and two ballrooms for intimate or lavish, elegant affairs.

WELLNESS

The Langham, Boston offers a state-of-the-art Fitness Center, a heated indoor swimming pool, whirlpool and relaxing saunas. Guests can maintain their fitness regimes while traveling using our Technogym cardio and strength equipment and have an open invitation to plunge into the refreshing waters of the sparkling indoor lap pool in the charming and intimate pool pavilion.

About Langham Hotels and Resorts

Behind every distinguished family there is always a remarkable story, and our family of luxury hotels is no exception. 

Our luxury hotel collection was born in 1865 when The Langham opened in London as Europe's first 'Grand Hotel'. 

That legendary establishment, now the flagship of our global luxury hotel group, played host to European royalty, diplomats and artistic and literary celebrities of the day. All delighted in the extraordinary fusion of sights, sounds, scents and flavours. 

Step into any of our hotels around the world today and we will captivate your senses with the shared - and distinctive - signatures of elegance in design, innovation in hospitality, and genuine service. 

No doubt you will also be impressed by our extraordinary dining establishments, whose world-class credentials are affirmed by their Michelin-stars status. From East to West, our reputation for impeccable cuisine and indulgent service inspires us only to continue outdoing ourselves.

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