Banquet Chef

Banquet Chef Any Day Now 2 I Street Southeast, Washington, DC Full Time • Salary ($65k - $75k)

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Jun 12, 2026 Be an early applicant Required Years of Experience 3 years Job Details About Tim Ma Hospitality Tim Ma Hospitality is a Washington, DC-based hospitality group celebrating the Asian American experience through restaurants and bars that are as culturally rooted as they are critically acclaimed. Founded by Chef Tim Ma — a classically trained chef and former electrical engineer — the group draws from a deep family tradition in the restaurant industry with over 18 years of hospitality in creating concepts and managing operations. With its flagship concepts, Lucky Danger, Any Day Now, and Sushi Sato, Tim Ma Hospitality is earning widespread praise from the New York Times, Washington Post, and Wall Street Journal for reimagining what dining is today. Lucky Danger landed in Washington DC Eater 38 and #21 in Washingtonian Magazine's 100 Very Best Restaurants for 2026. Any Day Now is its most ambitious all-day dining experience — a neighborhood spot offering creative takes on American and global cuisine from morning coffee to late-night cocktails, with a now-iconic scallion pancake breakfast sandwich that has quickly become a DC institution. Sushi Sato, the group's newest concept on H Street NE, has already earned a place on Eater DC's list of the best sushi restaurants in the Washington area. Beyond the hospitality, Chef Ma co-founded Chefs Stopping AAPI Hate, raising over $200,000 across four cities. In 2025, he also co-founded DC Chinatown Revitalization, working towards rebuilding our nation's capital Chinatown and renewing cultural interest in the historical area — a reflection of the group's belief that hospitality carries a responsibility to the communities it serves. We are currently expanding into a new hospitality venture that will bring the Tim Ma Hospitality standard to a full-service hotel environment, and we are building the culinary team that will open and operate it. The Role The Banquet Chef will lead all culinary operations for private events, group dining, room service, staff meals, and banquet service within this new concept. Working in direct partnership with the Executive Chef, this position is responsible for the development, execution, and consistency of all associated menus — from intimate private dinners to large-scale catered functions. This is a founding role within a new venture, and the right candidate will help establish the standards, systems, and culture of the banquet program from the ground up. Responsibilities Banquet & Event Execution Lead all culinary production and execution for banquet events, private dining, room service, family meal, and group functions Manage kitchen operations, including staffing, timing, station coordination, and service flow Ensure consistent quality, presentation, and temperature standards across all covers and courses Coordinate closely with front-of-house, event planning, and hotel operations teams to ensure seamless execution Develop and maintain detailed production timelines, run-of-show documents, and post-event evaluations Menu Development Collaborate with the Executive Chef and Corporate Chef to develop all associated menus aligned with the culinary identity of Tim Ma Hospitality Create scalable recipes and standardized preparations suitable for high-volume banquet production without compromise to quality Develop customized menus for private clients, corporate accounts, and special events in coordination with sales and operations leadership Maintain thorough recipe documentation, plating guides, and training materials for all banquet offerings Kitchen Operations Oversee ordering, receiving, and inventory management specific to banquet and event production Monitor and manage food cost, labor, and waste in alignment with budgetary targets Ensure full compliance with DC Department of Health regulations, HACCP protocols, and all applicable food safety standards Maintain banquet kitchen equipment, storage, and sanitation to the highest standard Team Leadership Recruit, train, and supervise banquet kitchen staff, including full-time cooks and event-based labor Establish and communicate clear performance standards; conduct regular evaluations and development conversations Build a kitchen culture consistent with the broader Tim Ma Hospitality values: professionalism, craft, and mutual respect Partner with the Executive Chef to identify and develop internal talent for advancement Hotel & Hospitality Integration Develop a thorough understanding of hotel operations, including room blocks, event calendars, and client service expectations Serve as the culinary point of contact for hotel events, working collaboratively with the sales, catering, and operations departments Represent the culinary team in client-facing settings, including menu tastings, site visits, and pre-event consultations as needed Contribute to the development of hotel food and beverage programming beyond banquets, including in-room dining and group breakfast service, as the concept evolves Qualifications Minimum three years of progressive culinary experience, with at least two years in a banquet, catering, or high-volume event kitchen Demonstrated ability to execute large-format events with consistency and precision Experience developing and costing menus for banquet and event contexts Strong organizational and logistical skills; capable of managing multiple events simultaneously Proven track record of leading and developing kitchen teams Familiarity with hotel food and beverage operations preferred ServSafe certification required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire Flexible availability required, including evenings, weekends, and event-driven scheduling Compensation & Benefits Competitive salary commensurate with experience Health benefits Dining privileges across Tim Ma Hospitality concepts A founding role with meaningful input into the direction of a new culinary program Growth opportunity within an expanding hospitality group

Compensation Details Compensation:

Salary ($65,000.00 - $75,000.00)

Benefits & Perks:

Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Dining Discounts Required Skills Leadership Communication Collaboration Problem Solving Time Management Attention to Detail Creativity Adaptability