Banquet Chef

Montage International; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 86,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Health Savings Account and Flexible-SP

401(k) retirement plan with company-m​

Parental leave pay differential

Pet Insurance

Hotel discounts

Free meals

Fitness & wellness discounts

LinkedIn Learning membership

Job summary

Montage International is seeking a Banquet Chef to lead culinary operations for high-end events at Pendry. You will prepare and oversee all banquet items, manage inventory, and supervise sous chefs and cooks to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

You will drive production flow, maintain standards, and contribute to WOW moments across banquets and events, while collaborating with the Executive Steward and BEO teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years culinary supervisory or management experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work weekends and holidays.
• Experience in luxury hotel settings is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and order all items for Banquet Event Orders, create order sheets and inventory systems to ensure stock levels.
• Manage inventory and equipment with the Executive Steward for events.
• Execute production and plating to meet guest expectations.
• Attend BEO meetings and oversee banquet production flow.
• Recruit, hire, train, and supervise sous chefs and cooks.
• Lead and assist in food preparation during banquets and events.
• Maintain sanitary kitchen areas and comply with codes.
• Prepare kitchen work schedules and daily production estimates.
• Oversee employee dining room menus and experiences.
• Maintain purchasing, receiving, and storage standards.
• Create WOW moments and perform additional duties as needed.

Skills

Culinary supervisory experience

Team leadership

Verbal communication

Written communication

Adaptability

Education

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook)

Job description

Live Your Passion. Add Your Magic.At Montage International, we are doing something different, something exciting and it takes passionate people to bring our vision to life. We have built a culture that leads with the important notion we live by every day; do what you love. If this resonates with you, we look forward to receiving your application.We welcome applicants with disabilities and provide reasonable accommodations as needed to our applicants. Please discuss with our hiring managers during our selection processes.If you are an internal applicant, please log into Workday and apply for your application to be considered.Please Click Here to apply internally.At Pendry, It’s All Because of YOU!Banquet ChefImagine turning your passion and talent into a fulfilling career. Imagine a beautiful workplace where you can learn, grow, and have fun. At Pendry, we know our success is all because of you. Here, you’re not just an associate but a passionate creator of authentic, personalized experiences. You’ll feel empowered to think creatively, discover career growth opportunities, and have fun while crafting lasting, cherished moments for our guests. Working at Pendry is more than a job; it’s a way of life. Don’t just imagine the possibility—join us.Your LeadershipPrepare and order all items for all Banquet Event Orders, creates order sheets and inventory systems to always ensure proper stock levelsManaging, in conjunction with the Executive Steward, the inventory, control of all equipment and china required for eventsExecute all production and plating in a timely, efficient manner; meeting and exceeding guest expectationsAttend BEO meetings, communicate information to banquet kitchen department, oversee banquet production flow and adjust in order to adhere to control procedures for cost and qualityOversees the daily operation of the banquet kitchen including recruiting, hire, train, and supervision of sous chefs and cooks enforcing policiesLead and assist in food preparation during banquets and eventsMaintain clean and sanitary food preparation and storage areas at all times in accordance with state and local sanitation requirements and codesPrepare weekly kitchen work schedules and distribute them in a timely mannerEstimate daily production needs on a weekly basis and communicating production needs to kitchen personnel dailyOversee and creates employee dining room menus and experiencePrepare and cook food of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functionsMaintain purchasing, receiving, and food storage standardsHave the desire to create WOW momentsPerform additional duties as assigned that may be outside the scope of duties, based on business needsAbout YouYou are passionate about banquets and creating an exceptional culinary experienceYou are exceptional in leading a teamYou are open to learning, developing, and growing both yourself, personally, and helping others do the sameYou are trustworthy and have integrityMust HavesA minimum of three years of previous Culinary supervisory or management experienceExcellent verbal and written communication skillsMicrosoft Office products; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OutlookEmbrace Technology – continually learn, adapt, and master to new operating systemKnowledge of implementing new food concepts and menusBudgetary analysis capabilities, a plusAbility to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidaysLuxury hotel experience, a plusYou will EnjoyDTO (Discretionary Time Off)Healthcare benefitsHealth Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts401 [k] retirement plan with company matching, fully vested, and loan optionBanking and Investing Program offers preferred rewards, mortgage discount, and waived feesFertility & Family Forming AssistanceParental leave pay differentialPet InsuranceHotel discountsFree mealsFitness & wellness discountsLinkedIn Learning membershipHearts of (insert brand)/Hearts of Pendry community engagementAssociate’s events throughout the yearPhysical RequirementsAbility to stand and exercise mobility for extended periods of time during your scheduled shiftAbility to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly and for extended periods during the shiftAbility to push and pull food serving equipment and carts weighing up to 200 pounds on a semi - regular basisAbility to work in extreme temperatures like freezers (-10°F) and kitchens (+110°F)At Pendry, we want every guest and every associate to feel that they belong. To be seen, to be recognized, and to feel our gratitude. In the United States, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer – veterans/disability. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Job applicants with disabilities who need assistance or an accommodation in order to apply for a position (or their representative) should contact the People department directly at your preferred location.The pay scale for the Banquet Chef position is $86,000.00 - $90,000.00. The pay scale is the base salary or hourly wage range, exclusive of incentive pay such as commissions, piece rates, gratuities, and the like, that Montage reasonably expects to pay for the position. Please let us know if you have any questions.In the United States we are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.