Banquet Kitchen Lead for High-Impact Events

Mohegan Pennsylvania; Fox Hill (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals for team members

Uniform provided

Promotions from within

Full-time opportunities available

Benefits starting the first of the月

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Mohegan Pennsylvania is seeking a Banquet Sous Chef to lead culinary execution for meetings, banquets, and large events. This hands-on leadership role requires guiding a team, maintaining standards, and stepping in during peak service.

You will oversee prep, portioning, and presentation, coach staff, and ensure taste and quality. Strong knowledge of food cost, menu planning, inventory, and kitchen operations is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of supervisory culinary experience in a high-volume environment.
• Experience in banquets, catering, or event-based food service strongly preferred.
• Background in multi-outlet operations and high-quality production kitchens.
• Strong knowledge of food cost, menu planning, inventory, and kitchen operations.
• Proven ability to lead teams and maintain composure in fast-paced, deadline-driven settings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation, portioning, and presentation of banquet food to ensure consistency and quality standards.
• Lead and coach culinary staff to execute events smoothly and efficiently.
• Step into cooking and carving responsibilities during peak service, banquets, and high-volume periods.
• Prepare key items such as sauces, proteins, and event-specific dishes.
• Ensure all banquet functions are executed on time and to specification.
• Train, assign, and direct team members while fostering a positive, supportive environment.
• Assume responsibility for the kitchen in the absence of the Room Chef.
• Maintain compliance with company policies, safety standards, and food regulations.
• Support a culture of superior guest service—because every event counts.

Skills

Supervisory culinary experience

Banquets / event-based service

Multi-outlet operations

Food cost & menu planning

Team leadership

Communication skills

Job description

Mohegan Pennsylvania is seeking a Banquet Sous Chef to lead culinary execution for meetings, banquets, and large events. This hands-on leadership role requires guiding a team, maintaining standards, and stepping in during peak service.

You will oversee prep, portioning, and presentation, coach staff, and ensure taste and quality. Strong knowledge of food cost, menu planning, inventory, and kitchen operations is essential.