Executive Sous Chef - Banquets

Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority - Mohegan Sun; Mohegan (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohegan Sun is seeking a Banquet Kitchen Manager to oversee all kitchen operations in the Executive Banquet Chef's absence. The role demands strong leadership, culinary expertise, and compliance with Health Department regulations.

You will hire and train staff, supervise production, and coordinate with chefs on pars and catering deliveries while maintaining quality and service standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Culinary Arts or related field.
• Seven years supervisory experience in a high-volume hospitality operation.
• Strong menu planning, coaching, team-building and leadership skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage banquet kitchen in absence of the Executive Banquet Chef with quality and Health Department compliance.
• Hire, train, counsel, evaluate, and schedule culinary staff.
• Oversee kitchen operations and production, coordinate pars/delivery with Chefs.
• Lead training sessions, department meetings, and staff development.
• Ensure opening/closing procedures, expediting standards, and inventory controls.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Menu planning

Communication

Education

Associate degree in Culinary Arts

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

JOIN OUR TEAM AND EXPERIENCE ENDLESS CAREER POSSIBILITIESIF YOU ARE AN EXISTING TEAM MEMBER, PLEASE CLICK THE FOLLOWING LINK TO BE TAKEN TO THE INTERNAL CAREER SITE: MOHEGAN INTERNAL CAREER SITEPosition Summary:This position is responsible for management of the entire banquet’s kitchen in the absence of the Executive Banquet Chef, in accordance with quality standards and Health Department regulations. This position will interact with fellow team members, and supervisors in a polite and courteous manner to ensure gracious hospitality. This position will closely assist alongside the Executive Chef in many administrative duties.Primary Duties and Responsibilities: includes but not limited to:Responsible for hiring, training, counseling, evaluating, and scheduling the culinary staffEnsures the needs of the guests are accommodatedOversees kitchen operations and production, while coordinating weekly pars/delivery needs with ChefsParticipates in making sure the venue is compliant with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations, and company policiesAttends, leads, and participates in any training sessions, departmental meetings or daily pre-shift meetingsParticipates in growth opportunities and employee developmentOversees all prep, production and service for quality and accuracyOrganizes and execute service based on cover count, catering/delivery, BEO’s and other event sheetsCoaches all employees to develop their abilities by setting clear guidelines and expectationsCommunicates kitchen needs and/or issues to all managementParticipates in the preparation and delivery of menu-focus items to daily pre-service meetingsPossesses in-depth knowledge of all recipes and maintains kitchen recipe bookOrganizes, develops, and produces new recipes for potential new menu items and specialsEnsures opening and closing procedures are being followedMaintains expediting standards for the KitchenCommunicates clearly and concisely with all employees during serviceSecondary Duties and Responsibilities:Responsible for the scheduling of assigned department (where applicable)Participates in interviewing, hiring, and training new applicants and employee development of all subordinatesParticipates in overseeing the replacement or repair of all breakage, damage of equipment or furnitureEnsures all employees are complying with SOPsEnsures the general cleanliness of the entire venueComplies with Department of Health and company standardsLearns by listening, observing other team members, and sharing knowledge while leading by examplePortrays a positive and professional attitudePractical knowledge of the job duties of all supervised employeesWorks as part of a team and provides help and support to all fellow team membersMinimum Education and Qualifications:Associate degree in Culinary Arts or related fieldMust possess seven years supervisory experience in a high-volume hospitality Food and Beverage related operationIn lieu of formal education, four years’ experience as a Restaurant Chef with three additional years of supervisory experience in a high-volume hospitality related Food and Beverage operation is acceptableStrong menu planning, ability to coach, build a team, problem solve, and leadership skills requiredMust be organized, self-motivated, and proactive with a strong attention to detailExcellent written and verbal communication skillsExcellent organizational and multi-tasking skillsIntermediate knowledge of Word, Excel, and OutlookCompetencies: Incumbent will master the following competencies while in this position:Knowledge of Mohegan Sun corporate and department policies and proceduresProficient with all operational systems, including payroll and purchasing processingUnderstanding of Mohegan Sun’s Time & Attendance and Payroll systemsThorough understanding of the Mohegan Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance (TERO) as it relates to employmentTraining Requirements:Must complete all appropriate Human Resources Manager Training coursesUnderstanding of Time & Attendance system and Manager Self Service systemsPhysical Demands and Work Environment:Must be able to stand, lift and bend for extended periods of timeMust be able to bend and lift to 50 lbs.Role may include job duties or tasks requiring repetitive motionExposure to hot kitchen elements or cleaning materialsMust be able to work and remain focused in a fast-paced and ever-changing environmentAbility to work a flexible schedule inclusive of varying shifts such as days, evenings, weekends, and holidaysThis is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. Mohegan Sun reserves the right to make changes in the above job description whenever necessary.#AllinforcareersatmohegansunWork Shift:RegularKnock, knock. Hear that sound? That's opportunity!.Mohegan Sun practices Native American Preference in hiring. "Native American" means an individual who is a duly enrolled member of the Mohegan Tribe or any group of Native Americans recognized by the Mohegan Tribe, The United States of America, or the State of Connecticut.