Banquet Chef

1 week ago

Washington District of Columbia United States Marriott Full time
Job Number 24164860
Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary
Location The Ritz-Carlton Washington D.C., 1150 22nd Street NW, Washington, District of Columbia, United States VIEW ON MAP
Schedule Full-Time
Located Remotely? N
Relocation? N
Position Type Management

JOB SUMMARY

 

Exhibits culinary talents by personally performing tasks while leading the banquet food preparation staff and managing all food related catering functions. Accountable for coordinating menus, purchasing, scheduling, food preparation and plating for catering events. The individual is responsible for delivering a consistent, high quality product with an appetizing presentation. Works to continually improve guest and employee satisfaction while maintaining the operating budget. Must ensure sanitation and food standards are achieved.

 

CANDIDATE PROFILE

 

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED; 4 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.

OR

• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 2 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.

 

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

 

Ensuring Culinary Standards and Responsibilities are Met

• Assists in determining how food should be presented and creates decorative food displays.

• Attends daily Banquet Event meetings to review culinary requirements.

• Checks the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.

• Develops, designs, or creates new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

• Ensures compliance with all Food & Beverage policies, standards and procedures.

• Estimates daily Banquet Event Order production needs.

• Follows proper handling and right temperature of all food products.

• Maintains food preparation handling and correct storage standards.

• Manages BEO process including menu development, pricing, tracking and ordering.

• Manages food quantities and plating requirements for all banquet functions.

• Plans food quantities and plating requirements for all banquet functions.

• Prepares and cooks foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions.

• Recognizes superior quality products, presentations and flavor.

• Supports procedures for food & beverage portion and waste controls.

 

Managing Culinary Teams

• Communicates production needs to key personnel.

• Communicates regularly with employees to ensure performance expectations are clear.

• Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

• Ensures and maintains the productivity level of employees.

• Ensures employees understand expectations and parameters.

• Ensures property policies are administered fairly and consistently.

• Identifies the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

• Identifies the educational needs of others, develops formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

• Leads shifts while personally preparing food items and executing requests based on required specifications.

• Serves as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviors.

• Supervises and coordinates activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation.

• Supervises and manages employees. Manages all day-to-day operations. Understands employee positions well enough to perform duties in employees' absence.

• Supervises banquet kitchen shift operations.

• Utilizes an "open door" policy to identify and address employee problems or concerns.

• Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.

 

 

Maintaining Culinary Goals

• Achieves and exceeds goals including performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc.

• Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

• Manages to achieve or exceed budgeted goals.

 

Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service

• Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service.

• Improves service by communicating and assisting individuals to understand guest needs, providing guidance, feedback, and individual coaching when needed.

• Manages day-to-day operations, ensuring the quality, standards and meeting the expectations of the customers on a daily basis.

• Provides services that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention.

• Responds effectively to guest problems and complaints.

 

Managing and Conducting Human Resource Activities

• Conducts training when appropriate.

• Ensures employees are cross-trained to support successful daily operations.

• Ensures disciplinary procedures and documentation are completed according to Standard and Local Operating Procedures (SOPs and LSOPs).

• Ensures disciplinary procedures and documentation support the Peer Review Process.

• Participates in training staff on menu items including ingredients, preparation methods and unique tastes.

• Reviews staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational needs and financial objectives are met.

• Trains employees in safety procedures.

 

Additional Responsibilities

• Analyzes information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

• Attends and participates in all pertinent meetings.

• Provides information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

 

The salary range for this position is $96,000 to $129,000 annually. Marriott offers a bonus program, comprehensive health care benefits, 401(k) plan with up to 5% company match, employee stock purchase plan at 15% discount, accrued paid time off (including sick leave where applicable), life insurance, group disability insurance, travel discounts, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, health savings account (except for positions based out of or performed in Hawaii), flexible spending accounts, tuition assistance, pre-tax commuter benefits, other life and work wellness benefits, and may include other incentives such as stock awards and deferred compensation plans. Benefits and incentive compensation may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions.  

The compensation and benefits information is provided as of the date of this posting. Marriott reserves the right to modify compensation and benefits at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

 

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.



At more than 100 award-winning properties worldwide, The Ritz-Carlton Ladies and Gentlemen create experiences so exceptional that long after a guest stays with us, the experience stays with them. Attracting the world’s top hospitality professionals who curate lifelong memories, we believe that everyone succeeds when they are empowered to be creative, thoughtful and compassionate.  
Every day, we set the standard for rare and special luxury service the world over and pride ourselves on delivering excellence in the care and comfort of our guests.  
Your role will be to ensure that the “Gold Standards” of The Ritz-Carlton are delivered graciously and thoughtfully every day. The Gold Standards are the foundation of The Ritz-Carlton and are what guides us each day to be better than the next. It is this foundation and our belief that our culture drives success by which The Ritz Carlton has earned the reputation as a global brand leader in luxury hospitality. As part of our team, you will learn and exemplify the Gold Standards, such as our Employee Promise, Credo and our Service Values. And our promise to you is that we offer the chance to be proud of the work you do and who you work with.  
In joining The Ritz-Carlton, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.

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