Nestled in the heart of trendy, downtown Bethesda, MD, the DoubleTree by Hilton Bethesda - Washington DC is a stylish, boutique hotel in Bethesda's shopping, restaurant and entertainment district. Our unique, Zen-inspired retreat is 30-45 minutes from all three Washington, DC airports: Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Dulles International Airport (IAD), and Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI).
The modern, upscale DoubleTree by Hilton Bethesda-Washington DC, is the closest full-service hotel to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Bethesda Naval Medical Center (soon to be Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Bethesda). Our superior Bethesda hotel is perfectly positioned inside the Capital Beltway, within minutes to the I-270 Technology Corridor and Washington D.C. attractions such as the Smithsonian Institutes, National Zoo, Washington Monument and U.S. Capital. Easily access these nearby attractions via the nearby Medical Center and Bethesda Metro Stations, to which the hotel runs a complimentary shuttle service.
As our Sous Chef you will be responsible for assisting the Executive Chef in managing the department within budget. With a primary focus on the banquet side of the operation, you will also provide leadership to the restaurant.
Responsibilities include:
Anticipate revenue/cost problems and report discrepancies to Executive Chef and F&B Director. Scheduling and management of culinary staff. Inventory control. Assist hotel staff with accounting related issues. Analyze financial and operating information on an ongoing basis in order to adjust labor, supplies, materials and other costs to achieve budget. Ensure department staff is trained in control procedures as outlined by Internal Audit, and that these procedures are consistently followed. Follow controls for food purchasing, receiving, storage, preparation, etc. Keep waste to a minimum by planning actions and strategies that reduce spoilage, waste or other factors that cause beverage costs to ris. Communicate daily with the Executive Chef for an update regarding planning, staffing, and internal procedures.
Communicate directly with banquet manager or captain for guest count, special request and timing of food functions to attain highest guest satisfaction.
Complete all assigned paperwork accurately and timely.
Complete daily food requisition and oversee specials, utilizing overstock.
Keep in contact with all outlets to ensure quality and consistency.
Order food quantities and other expense items and oversee production for banquet food operations with purchasing, banquet management and Executive Chef.
Participate in banquet functions from planning to preparation to dish up of function.