Join us as Banquet Chef | Washington Marriott Capitol Hill and be a part of a collaborative team of hospitality pros who are dedicated to curating and delivering hotel experiences as unique as the city they call home.

We are seeking an energetic and organized Banquet Chef. In this role, it is important to communicate with the Banquet | Sales Directors and Executive Chef to ensure all customer needs are met. To be successful as a Banquet Chef, the perfect candidate must have extensive experience in managing large dining events, delivering services that meet a customer’s budget, and provide excellent customer service that exceeds expectations.

WHEN YOU'RE HERE:

PM Perks

• Medical (5 plans to choose from eligible first full month)
• Dental Vision options
• 401k 3% match
• PTO Sick begins accruing Day 1
• Same Day Pay
• 7 Paid Company Wide Holidays 2 Floating Holidays
• Short Term Disability options
• Life Insurance Options
• Hotel discounts

RESPONSIBILITIES AUTHORITIES:

Here’s a more in-depth look at what you’ll be doing on a daily basis:

• Assist with personnel functions as directed, e.g. interviewing, training, performance evaluations, resolving problems, providing open communication and recommending discipline and/or termination when appropriate.
• Manage the daily production, preparation and presentation of all food for the hotel’s banquets and room service to ensure a quality, consistent product is produced which conforms to all company/franchise standards.
• Schedule and manage the maintenance and sanitation of the kitchen, equipment and related areas to ensure a healthy, safe work environment which meets or exceeds federal, state, corporate and franchise standards and regulations.
• Monitor, analyze and control all labor and food costs; prepare the appropriate reports, charts and schedules to ensure budgets are met or exceeded while quality is maintained or improved.
• Promote accident prevention programs to minimize accidents and related expenses.
• Assist them in the creation, costing and implementation of seasonal and special menus.
• Communicate both verbally and in writing to provide clear direction to the staff.
• Assume the responsibilities of the Executive Chef in his/her absence.
• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
• Prepare work schedules and complete documentation on time.
• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Creative | Collaborative | Enthusiastic | People Person
• Ability to use creative thinking to problem solve and advertise the brand.
• Proven, dynamic leader and self-starter.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated problem solving and interpersonal skills.
• Honesty, integrity, passion for hard work and success. Detail obsessed. Results driven.

QUALIFICATIONS SKILLS:

• Accredited certificate or diploma in Catering, Culinary Arts, Hotel Restaurant management or related major.
• 2 years' experience in the culinary, food beverage, or related professional area.
• HACCP/Food safety knowledge.
• Must have the ability to communicate in English.
• Ability to plan banquets, manage budgets and meet deadlines.
• Collaboration with the banquet sales director and head chef.
• Supervise banquet venue staff.
• Extensive knowledge and experience with catering equipment and venue requirements.
• In-depth knowledge of best practices in the hospitality industry.
• Interpersonal and communication skills.

WHO ARE WE?

ABOUT PM HOTEL GROUP | Awards Accolades:

• Recognized as a Best Place to Work in Hospitality as seen in Hotel Business (2019)
• Fastest Growing Private Companies in DC – Washington Business Journal (2020 2019)
• Inc 5000 – Fastest Growing Private Hospitality Companies (2019)
• AHLA Paving the Way Award 2021 – Vanessa Stanley

PM is PEOPLE-POWERED

At PM Hotel Group we are passionate about fostering an environment that allows our associates to thrive. Creating a culture dedicated to respect, teamwork, entrepreneurial spirit, and the drive to succeed, we encourage our associates to express themselves and their unique talents. We celebrate diversity and are committed to equity and inclusion.

A top-15 hotel management company, PM Hotel Group has over two decades of experience building relationships with brands, partners, and third-party hotel owners. We know that our greatest resource is our people, and this people-first mindset is at the heart of our corporate DNA.

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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)