Banquet Supervisor

Tiempo Completo

Riggs Washington DC sits on the iconic downtown corner of Penn Quarter’s 9th and F Street in a historic building once home to Riggs National Bank. Each of the Hotel’s 181 guest rooms offers a playful nod to the building’s legacy. Riggs is home to the all-occasion European brasserie-inspired restaurant Café Riggs, as well as Silver Lyan – a subterranean bar from the internationally acclaimed Ryan Chetiyawardana, also known as Mr Lyan.

• Supervise and support the preparation, production, and execution of all banquet and catered events

• Lead banquet culinary team members during event service, ensuring quality, consistency, and efficiency

• Assist with daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, production schedules, and event execution

• Ensure all food is prepared and presented according to recipes, specifications, and quality standards

• Coordinate with banquet operations and culinary leadership to ensure successful event execution

• Monitor food quality, portion control, presentation, and service timelines

• Train, coach, and mentor culinary team members while promoting a positive and productive work environment

• Assist with inventory management, ordering, receiving, and proper product storage

• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and health department regulations

• Support the setup, execution, and breakdown of banquet functions as needed

• Assist with scheduling and labor management to support operational needs

• 2+ years of culinary experience in a hotel, banquet, catering, or high-volume kitchen environment

• Previous supervisory or leadership experience preferred

• Strong understanding of banquet production and large-scale event execution

• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen best practices

• Ability to lead and motivate a team in a fast-paced environment

• Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management skills

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to culinary excellence

• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds

• Flexible schedule required, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays based on business demands

• ServSafe Certification preferred

Benefits

At Riggs Washington DC we are committed to giving our employees the skills and support required to deliver extraordinary experiences, and most importantly, to grow in their careers. On top of this we also like to offer our teams a wide range of benefits including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (for full-time employees)

• 6 complimentary nights a year at any Lore Group hotel

• Lore Group Employee & Immediate Family Rates

• Lore Group Friend and Family Rates

• 50% Employee discount and 25% Friends and Family discount at over 800 partner hotels via Lore Discovery

• 50% discount in Lore Group restaurants and bars

• 10 Days Vacation - Plus every year an extra day

• Company Paid Life Insurance 1.5X annual salary

• Employee Assistance Program

• Referral Incentive

• 401K with 5% Match

• Training and Development Programs

• Additional perks via United Healthcare

• Complimentary Employee Meals

• Employee Recognition programs

Equal Employment OpportunityLore Group does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based upon race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family responsibilities, genetic information, matriculation, or political affiliation. We will make any reasonable effort to ensure that all applicants and employees receive equal opportunity in personnel matters, including recruiting, selection, training, placement, promotion, wages and benefits, transfers, terminations, and working conditions.

Location: Washington, DC