Sous Chef Banquets

Mohegan

  • Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
  • 21 days ago

    Highlights

    If you’re a motivated culinary professional who enjoys leading teams, executing high-volume service, and delivering consistent quality under pressure—we’d love to meet you. We’re seeking a Banquet Sous Chef to help lead culinary execution for meetings, banquets, and special events that demand consistency and excellence—every time.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationWilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

    Description

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    Banquet Sous Chef – Lead the Kitchen Behind Every Event

    Bring Your Skills to Our Fast-Paced, High-Energy Kitchens

    Do you thrive in a high-volume, event-driven kitchen where timing, precision, and teamwork are everything? We’re seeking a Banquet Sous Chef to help lead culinary execution for meetings, banquets, and special events that demand consistency and excellence—every time.

    This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll guide a team, maintain standards, and step into the action when it matters most. If you enjoy variety, structure, and the excitement of large-scale food service, this is your opportunity.

    What You’ll Do

    • 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

    What We’re Looking For

    • 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
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
    • A leader who is organized, proactive, and detail-oriented

    Why Join Us?

    We’re building a culinary team where leadership is valued and growth is encouraged.

    • Competitive compensation (based on experience)
    • ️ Free meals for team members
    • Uniform provided
    • Promotions from within—we invest in your development
    • Full-time opportunities available
    • Benefits starting the first of the month
    • 401(k) plan
    • Tuition reimbursement
    • A collaborative, high-energy team environment
    • The chance to be part of memorable events and large-scale culinary execution

    Ready to Lead the Events That Matter?

    If you’re a motivated culinary professional who enjoys leading teams, executing high-volume service, and delivering consistent quality under pressure—we’d love to meet you.

    Apply today and bring your leadership to the banquet kitchen.

    #wewantyou

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    Regular

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