Position Summary:
This position has a pulse on the day-to-day operations of the culinary departments including, staffing, food and labor costs, budgets, service, stewarding, and sanitation standards.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities: includes but not limited to:
- Responsible for menu concepts, costs and production, training of personnel, discipline, health and sanitation standards and product specifications
- Assists the Vice President of Food and Beverage in administering the department
- Assists with the yearly preparation of the operating and capital budgets
Secondary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Promotes the culinary concept in Marketing and Public Relations efforts
- Works with Restaurant Managers to develop training for all staff
Minimum Education and Qualifications:
- Associates' Degree, a Culinary Degree or a formal apprenticeship program and eight years of experience as an Executive Chef in a high volume, hospitality related Food and Beverage operation
- Must possess a thorough knowledge of culinary disciplines; Oriental, Italian, etc., and have a knowledge of various cultures and languages
- Must have a thorough knowledge of cost factors
- Excellent written and verbal communications
- Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills
- Intermediate knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook
- In lieu of a Degree, ten years of experience as an Executive Sous Chef and four years of supervisory experience may be considered
Competencies: Incumbent will master the following competencies while in this position:
- Knowledge of Mohegan Sun corporate and department policies and procedures
- Knowledge of Mohegan Sun budget planning and analysis process
- Effective utilization of Mohegan Sun evaluation programs
- Thorough understanding of the Mohegan Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance (TERO) as it relates to employment
Training Requirements:
- Mohegan Sun CER and purchasing procedures
- Knowledge of Ascent, EmpowerTime and Manager Self Service systems
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
- Fast paced kitchen environment
- Must be able to stand, lift and bend for extended periods of time
- Must be able to work various shifts and flexible hours
This 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.