Lead Banquets Chef — High-Volume Event Kitchen

Mohegan Pennsylvania; Connecticut; Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohegan Sun is seeking a dedicated culinary professional to support the Chef in day-to-day operations of the food department, ensuring recipe accuracy and proper plating.

The role requires formal culinary education or substantial high-volume restaurant experience, strong knife skills, and the ability to train and supervise staff while upholding sanitation standards. You will work across stations in a fast-paced kitchen and contribute to maintaining quality and consistency.

Qualifications

• Associates’ Degree or 2-year Culinary Degree is preferred.
• Five years of culinary experience in high-volume operations.
• Experience in teaching, training, and supervising staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, seasons and garnishes food per recipes and plating guides.
• Orients and trains new employees in the unit's menu and procedures.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary work area.
• Assists with ordering, payroll, scheduling, and performance input.
• Supports culinary management in maintaining fiscal guidelines.
• Assists in supervision and training of culinary staff.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal skills

Read recipes

Advanced knife skills

Produce quality work on all kitchen-st

Education

Associates’ Degree or 2-year Culinary Degree

Seven years of high-volume restaurant experience (in lieu of degree)

Job description

Mohegan Sun is seeking a dedicated culinary professional to support the Chef in day-to-day operations of the food department, ensuring recipe accuracy and proper plating.

The role requires formal culinary education or substantial high-volume restaurant experience, strong knife skills, and the ability to train and supervise staff while upholding sanitation standards. You will work across stations in a fast-paced kitchen and contribute to maintaining quality and consistency.