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Washington, DC · On-site

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Banquet Chef - Bistro Du Jour Capitol Hill (Royal Sonesta Hotel) KNEAD Hospitality + Design is seeking a talented Banquet Chef for Bistro Du Jour Capitol Hill at The Royal Sonesta Washington, DC ...

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C., Capitol Hill Hotel makes any trip--whether leisure or business, a quick getaway or an extended stay--feel like home. This property is a part of the Echelon Luxury & Lifestyle division of HHM ...

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Banquet Chef - Bistro Du Jour Capitol Hill (Royal Sonesta Hotel)

Bistro Du Jour Capitol Hill

Washington, DC

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

Posted 23 days ago

Job description

Banquet Chef – Bistro Du Jour Capitol Hill (Royal Sonesta Hotel)

KNEAD Hospitality + Design is seeking a talented Banquet Chef for Bistro Du Jour Capitol Hill at The Royal Sonesta Washington, DC Capitol Hill.

As Banquet Chef, you will oversee all kitchen operations related to banquets and catering, ensuring consistent execution, quality standards, and strong team leadership. This role reports directly to the Executive Chef and works closely with hotel leadership to deliver high-level events in a fast-paced environment. Banquet and catering experience at a 4- or 5-star property is a major plus (especially with $5M+ annual banquet and catering volume).

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead day-to-day banquet and catering kitchen execution

  • Ensure quality, consistency, and adherence to menu standards and plating guidelines

  • Manage banquet prep timelines, production, and service execution

  • Lead and develop banquet culinary team members through training and accountability

  • Maintain strict sanitation, food safety, and organizational standards

  • Support ordering, inventory, and cost controls to meet financial goals

  • Communicate effectively with hotel departments to ensure seamless event execution

Qualifications

  • 5+ years culinary experience, with at least 3 years in a supervisory/lead role

  • Banquet and catering experience strongly preferred

  • Experience in menu standards, production planning, and plating execution

  • Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-volume environment

  • Culinary degree/certification preferred but not required

  • Ability to understand and execute financial goals

Benefits

  • Competitive salary with growth and promotion opportunities

  • Generous PTO

  • Medical / Dental / Vision

  • Dining allowances usable across KNEAD restaurants

  • Continuing Education and Professional Development

If you’re a banquet-driven leader with high standards, strong execution, and a passion for hospitality, we want to hear from you.

KNEAD Hospitality + Design Restaurants
www.kneadhd.com | @kneadhd

Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Competitive