Banquet Sous Chef

AccorHotel; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401K

Discounted hotel rates for Accor world

Learning programs through Academies

Career growth across properties

CSR involvement opportunities

Employee gym discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance discount

Job summary

The Fairmont Washington, D.C. is seeking a Banquet Sous Chef with extensive culinary and banqueting experience for our luxury hotel. Reporting to the Executive Chef, you will manage day‑to‑day banquet kitchen operations for high‑profile events and ensure top‑tier guest satisfaction.

You will lead a skilled team, train junior staff, and maintain quality through standardized recipes and strong food safety practices while fostering a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Formal culinary education preferred.
• 8+ years progressive culinary experience including large banquet functions.
• 3+ years in culinary leadership role, luxury hotel preferred.
• Proficient in both à la carte and production cooking.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Effective supervisor, trainer, administrator and team player.

Responsibilities

• Review Banquet Event Orders and produce daily production sheets.
• Build and maintain excellent working relationships with key departments.
• Lead by example to create a cooperative and cohesive team.
• Train culinary skills to junior staff and apprentices.
• Adhere to standardized recipes and specifications for quality and consistency.
• Manage food production and minimize waste; proper rotation and labeling.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

Formal culinary education

First Aid & ServSafe certification

Job description

If creating special memories and being part of an exceptional guest experience appeals to you, you may be interested in joining the outstanding team of hospitality professionals at the Fairmont Washington, D.C. Located in Washington's fashionable West End, the 406-room hotel surrounds you with comfort and luxury and is the ideal environment to foster your career.

We are seeking a Banquet Sous Chef with several years of strong Culinary and Banqueting Experience in a luxury hotel operation. The Banquet Sous Chef must be ready to effectively run a multiple million per year Banquet Kitchen with catering functions throughout one of D.C.’s Landmark Hotels. The person needs to possess a creative flair and have strong knowledge of industry trends.

Reporting to the Executive Chef, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

What’s in it for you:

• Competitive Salary
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401K
• Employee benefit card offering discounted hotel rates in Accor worldwide
• Learning programs through our Academies
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities
• Discounted rates at in house gym
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted rates on local city bikes membership
• Discounted Pet Insurance
• Life & ADD insurance
• Short term Disability Insurance

Rate of Pay: $70,000-85,000 per annum

• Review the Banquet Event Orders and produce daily production sheets required to ensure the production of the food items in accordance with standards in a timely and efficient fashion.
• Build and maintain excellent working relationships with key departments’.
• Build a cooperative and cohesive team by leading by example.
• Actively participates in training of culinary skills to junior staff and apprentices
• Assist in creating and ensure adherence to standardized recipes and specifications in order to maintain consistency and ensure all quality standards are met
• Manage food production and minimize food waste, ensure proper rotation, labeling, and storing of food in order to reduce food cost expense.
• Ensure all food products are handled, stored, prepared and served safely in accordance with hotel and government Food Safety guidelines.
• Responsible for the day to day operations of the Banquet kitchen and ensure guest satisfaction of all Banquet functions in the hotel
• Effective onboarding & development of your team, including ongoing performance feedback and coaching as needed
• Manage departmental payroll, scheduling and additional administration duties
• Daily ordering of all food production requirements for the department
• Responsible for the kitchen operation in the absence of the Executive Chef
• Attends requested Pre – Cons to represent the culinary team on the banquet operation
• Ensure compliance and adherence to health, safety, sanitation, alcohol and emergency procedures.
• Coordinate pre-shift and monthly meetings to ensure ongoing effective communication with the team.
• Embrace the Fairmont values while mentoring the team to support internal committees and events
• Any other duties as assigned

• Formal culinary education preferred
• Minimum 8 years progressive culinary experience including large banquet functions
• Minimum 3 years in a culinary leadership role, preferably in a luxury hotel
• Must have experience and be proficient in both a la carte and production cooking
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, ability to work well under pressure
• Must be an effective supervisor, trainer, administrator and team player with strong communication and organizational skills
• Must be innovative, detail oriented and quality conscious
• Current First Aid and Servsafe an asset
• DC Health Department Certificate required

• Must be a true team player who consistently leads by example,champions an inclusive culture and embody our shared values ofRespect, Belonging, Integrity, Empowerment,andExcellence

This position requires availability on weekends, mornings, evenings and holidays

Visa Requirements: Must be legally eligible to work in the U.S.A. without sponsorship

Physical requirements:

Ability to stand and walk for extended periods Frequent lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, pushing, and pulling

Note: Customization may be included for any specific local or legislative requirements, such as work permits
Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.