Banquet Chef – Bistro Du Jour Capitol Hill (Royal Sonesta Hotel)
$5,000,000–$5,000,000 year
On-siteWashington, District of Columbia, United States
Job Summary
Lead day-to-day banquet and catering kitchen execution, ensuring consistent quality, adherence to menu standards, and seamless service. Manage production timelines, train and develop culinary team members, and enforce strict sanitation and food safety protocols. Support ordering, inventory, and cost controls to meet financial goals while communicating effectively with hotel departments. Requires 5+ years of culinary experience with at least 3 in a supervisory role and banquet/catering background. Reports to the Executive Chef in a fast-paced environment at The Royal Sonesta Washington, DC Capitol Hill.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years culinary experience
- at least 3 years in a supervisory/lead role
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-volume environment
- Ability to understand and execute financial goals
Desired Qualifications
- Banquet and catering experience
- Banquet and catering experience at a 4- or 5-star property
- Banquet and catering experience with $5M+ annual banquet and catering volume
- Experience in menu standards, production planning, and plating execution
- Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills
- Culinary degree/certification
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