Sous Chef Jobs in Boston, MA
Sous chef jobs in Boston are in strong demand, concentrated in the Back Bay, South End, and Seaport District across fine dining, hotel food and beverage, and contract catering. Employers hiring right now include Hojoko, Highgate, and Omni Hotels. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Umami Riot was born from a simple idea: pair joyful hospitality with uncompromising craftsmanship. Founded by Chef Tim Cushman and sake expert Nancy Cushman, our restaurants celebrate bold flavor, precision, and a deep respect for Japanese foodways – translated through a distinctly Boston lens. At Umami Riot, we’re not here to follow the rules of hospitality, we’re here to rewrite them – with heart, craft and fearless creativity.
Hojoko is where it all comes to life. A Japanese-inspired tavern fueled by loud music, high energy, and seriously good food. It’s where high-end technique meets low-key fun—wagyu cheeseburgers, spicy ramen, sake bombs—executed with the same precision and care as a fine dining kitchen. We take flavor seriously…everything else, not so much.
We’re looking for a Sous Chef who leads from the line, sharpens the team, and keeps the kitchen firing on all cylinders.
THE GIG (AKA WHAT YOU’LL ACTUALLY BE DOING)
- Right hand to the Executive Chef, trusted with real authority and held accountable for execution, culture, and consistency
- Leadership from the line — balancing craft and command, precision and pressure, and setting the standard through action
- Full control of daily culinary operations, including hiring, training, scheduling, systems, and service execution
- Recipes, knife skills, prep standards, and plating enforced with discipline, driving consistency through tight systems and procedures
- Strategic partnership with the Executive Chef on ordering, inventory, labor, and P&L awareness, managing supplies with intent and minimizing waste
- Culture built by example — clean, focused, disciplined, and confident — leading services, private events, reporting, and management shifts, including nights, weekends, and moments that actually matter
THIS ROLE IS A GREAT FIT IF…
- You lead with calm authority and aren’t afraid to get your hands dirty
- You care deeply about food, people, and doing things the right way
- You thrive in high-volume, high-expectation kitchens
- You enjoy teaching, coaching, and building the next generation of cooks
- You think beyond the plate — labor, systems, costs, and growth matter to you
- You bring discipline, curiosity, and pride to everything you touch
LET’S SET EXPECTATIONS (IN A GOOD WAY)
This is a fast-paced kitchen fueled by movement, heat, music, and momentum, where you’re on your feet, working with knives, fire, and focus throughout each shift.
Yes — this is a hands-on role. You’ll be active for long shifts, lifting up to 50 lbs., bending, reaching, and moving easily through tight spaces. A disciplined commitment to sanitation, safety, and cleanliness is part of the craft here, and we’re committed to providing reasonable accommodations to support individuals in performing the essential functions of the role.
WHY PEOPLE STICK AROUND
- Competitive pay - because your work matters
- Dining discounts across all Umami Riot locations
- Growth that’s real (not just talked about)
- A team culture rooted in respect, creativity, and heart
Annual Pay Range: $55,000 - $75,000 based on experience
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Sous Chef Jobs in Boston: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a sous chef job in Boston?
Focus your search on Boston's densest hiring pockets: the Seaport's hotel and event venues, the South End's independent fine-dining scene, and Back Bay's upscale restaurant groups. Corporate dining and university food service operations across Fenway and Longwood also hire regularly. Candidates with a proven catering or banquet background stand out in Boston's event-heavy market, and experience with local, seasonal New England ingredients gives you a clear edge.
Which companies hire sous chefs in Boston?
Boston sous chef roles are posted by Hojoko, Highgate, and Omni Hotels and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. The local market is a mix of independent restaurant groups, major hotel brands anchored in the Seaport and Back Bay, and large contract dining operators serving Boston's hospitals, universities, and corporate campuses.
Are there remote sous chef jobs in Boston?
Yes, but they're rare since sous chef work is almost entirely hands-on and kitchen-based. About 0% of sous chef openings tied to Boston are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, and those roles typically involve menu development, recipe testing coordination, or culinary training oversight rather than daily line work.
How can I get a sous chef job in Boston with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Boston is starting as a line cook or prep cook at one of the city's mid-volume restaurant groups or hotel kitchens in the Seaport or Back Bay, then moving up internally. Boston's large hospital and university dining operations, including those along the Longwood Medical Area corridor, also hire entry-level kitchen staff and promote from within, making them strong targets for candidates building toward a sous chef role.
Which industries hire the most sous chefs in Boston?
Boston sous chef roles concentrate in Hospitality & Tourism, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Boston's dense mix of luxury hotels, a nationally recognized independent restaurant scene, and one of the country's largest concentrations of hospitals and universities keeps demand across all three sectors consistently active.
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