Executive Banquet Chef – Global Museum Cuisine

Compass Group USA; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Flexible Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Personal Leave

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Job summary

Levy at the National Geographic Museum in Washington, DC, is seeking a Banquet Chef to supervise and participate in food preparation, quality, safety, and inventory to meet high standards and revenue goals.

The role requires leadership in culinary operations, experience with high-volume catering, and a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays. We value a culinary degree, local sourcing focus, and a drive to innovate in a leading hospitality environment.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree is preferred.
• 3-5 years of relevant culinary management experience is required.
• High volume production and catering experience is required.
• Extensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation.
• Desire to work with an industry leader preferred.
• Must be able to work a flexible work schedule - including days, evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and participate in food preparation and quality, safety, and inventory functions.
• Assist in menu changes and recommend procedural/production changes.
• Ensure compliance with sanitation Serve-Safe and safety requirements.
• Manage inventory, ordering and receiving for the food service operation.
• Demonstrate proficiency in menu development, cost controls, and purchasing and inventory with a focus on sourcing and utilizing local products.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Culinary management

Menu development

Cost controls

Inventory management

Sanitation standards

Flexible scheduling

Education

Culinary degree preferred

Job description

Levy at the National Geographic Museum in Washington, DC, is seeking a Banquet Chef to supervise and participate in food preparation, quality, safety, and inventory to meet high standards and revenue goals.

The role requires leadership in culinary operations, experience with high-volume catering, and a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays. We value a culinary degree, local sourcing focus, and a drive to innovate in a leading hospitality environment.