Banquet Cook - The Langham, Boston

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.
The Langham, Boston is one of the city’s most historic hotels and one of the most iconic luxury hotels in the US. You will be working with a passionate & talented Food & Beverage team to drive excellence in guest experience and the overall success of the Banquets and Kitchen teams by delivering high standards in guest experience & colleague engagement in alignment with the culture and values of Langham Hospitality Group. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepares, seasons, cooks, and arranges all food items including soups, meats, vegetables, and meats for consumption in all Banquet outlets. 
• Maintains adequate supply of all prepared products on hand and ensures the proper storage and refrigeration of those items 
• Ensures that spoilage and wastage are kept to a minimum by utilizing proper quantities and rotating products. 
• Maintains a clean and well organized work area, included but not limited to, reach in coolers, walk in coolers, countertops, and dish area. 
• Responsible for opening and closing checklists for production of event menu items. 
• Must show ability to communicate clearly and concisely with all colleagues. 
• Must be able to confidently and accurately use basic kitchen equipment including and not limited to the electric deli slicer, mixer, convection oven, and possess basic knife skills. 
• Additional duties not mentioned above may also be requested by the supervisor

Qualifications:

• General knowledge of culinary technique and application with willingness and attitude to learn more. 
• Ability to adapt to changing demands as related to food and beverage operations. 
• Food Safety: Abides by local and national food safety requirements and ensures that others do so by monitoring FIFO inventory and visually inspecting food preparation, delivery activities, and overall cleanliness of the operation. 
• Degree in Culinary Arts preferred, 2 to 5 years’ experience in a 4-5 star hotel or independent restaurant. Banquet experience is desirable. 
• ServSafe certification preferred. 
• Able to grasp, lift and/or carry up to 50 lbs. as needed.  Able to work up to 8 hours; the ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

For more information about the property, please visit: https://www.langhamhotels.com/en/the-langham/boston/