Company Overview
Just 12 miles from Dulles International Airport and 45 minutes from Washington D.C., The National Conference Center is one of the largest conference and learning centers in the nation. Our unique in-house team of multi-media experts, culinary specialists and event planners can transform our 265,000 square feet of space into your ideal learning and development program, team building, training session or event. The National’s all-inclusive property is complete with 250 meeting rooms, 917 guest rooms, an 880-seat dining room, and the largest ballroom in Northern Virginia, accommodating up to 1,800 guests. The National Conference Center’s expansive complex offers customizable GSA-certified space located on 39 acres along the Potomac River.
About the job
The National Conference Centeris one of the largest and most comprehensive conference centers and learning and development campuses in the nation with 917 guestrooms and 270,000 square feet of conference and event space.
Located in Leesburg, Virginia along the Potomac River near Washington DC, 20 minutes from Dulles Airport, The National delivers the country’s foremost learning and meeting experience. The National offers a unique combination of extensive conference facilities and guest lodging to create the ideal environment for participant development. Our multipurpose venue offers tremendous flexibility to provide the perfect environment for a variety of line level training, executive education, and professional development programs.
POSITION SUMMARY:The National is seeking a full-time Executive Chef who will develop, plan, manage cost, execute and deliver menus for the restaurant and Banquet events. They will lead with great organizational and people/financial management skills and have an eye for the details.
ESSENTIAL TASKS:
- Prepare weekly, monthly and seasonal menus that are innovative and meet the diverse culinary expectations of our guests.
- Ensure that all dishes are prepared according to standard recipes and that plate presentation is consistent.
- Inspire associates on The National’s varied food programs and develop recipes for all cuisines
- Assist Food and Beverage Director with departmental Human Resources functions
- Participate in the property’s “Chef’s Table” which showcases the property to VIPs, clients, and members of the local community.
- Inspect quality of food products and oversee all aspects of daily operations of the food production area
- Maintain food/labor costs to reflect yearly budget
- Update associates on daily forecast so they are prepared to serve guests
- Know and enforce all local health department sanitation laws
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Education: Preferred degree from a Culinary School
Experience: Minimum of three to five years previous experience
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
- The National has a competitive benefit package and offers comprehensive medical, dental, vision, 401k, STD/LTD, and life insurance plans. All associates enjoy paid holidays and paid time off.
- This position will be based at The National Conference Center in Leesburg, Virginia.
- The National is an equal opportunity employer supporting diversity in all our business practices.
- As part of our pre-employment process, candidates who are extended an offer of employment will be required to successfully pass a drug test and background check.
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