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About the Role
Join Turning Stone Resort Casino as a Banquet Sous Chef and play a key role in delivering exceptional culinary experiences for everything from intimate VIP gatherings to large-scale conventions, weddings, galas, and signature resort events. We are seeking a passionate culinary leader with experience in high-volume banquet production who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in executing consistently exceptional cuisine. In this role, you will support and inspire a talented kitchen team, oversee food preparation and execution, maintain the highest quality and food safety standards, and help ensure seamless service for events of all sizes.
Responsibilities
- Lead the preparation and execution of exceptional cuisine for banquets, weddings, conventions, VIP events, and other large-scale functions while maintaining the highest quality standards.
- Supervise, coach, and develop the banquet culinary team, ensuring efficient kitchen operations and a collaborative, high-performing work environment.
- Coordinate food production with banquet schedules and event timelines, ensuring seamless execution and an outstanding guest experience for every event.
- Maintain food safety, sanitation, and operational standards while identifying opportunities to improve processes, quality, and overall event execution.
Requirements
- Demonstrated experience in high-volume banquet, catering, or event culinary operations, with a passion for mentoring and developing kitchen team members while continuing to grow professionally.
- A minimum of five (5) years of progressive culinary experience, including experience preparing and executing large-scale banquet or catering events.
- Previous leadership or supervisory experience, with the ability to direct kitchen operations, delegate responsibilities, and motivate a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to read and interpret production schedules, banquet event orders (BEOs), menus, recipes, and operational policies to ensure seamless event execution.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple events simultaneously while maintaining exceptional food quality, consistency, and presentation.
- A collaborative leadership style and passion for creating memorable guest experiences, with the flexibility to adapt to a variety of cuisines, special events, and changing business needs.
- Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods, work in a fast-paced kitchen environment, and frequently lift and carry up to 75 pounds.
Skills
- Culinary leadership
- High-volume banquet production
- Food safety and sanitation
- Team supervision and development
- Event coordination
- Organizational skills
- Time management
- Adaptability
Location
- New York
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 5+ years of progressive culinary experience
- Previous leadership or supervisory experience
Education Level
- Associate's degree in a related field or culinary degree preferred
- Equivalent combination of education and hands-on culinary leadership experience will also be considered
Salary/Compensations
- $62,353.20+ yearly
Benefits
- $1,000 sign-on bonus
- Paid weekly
- Variety of schedules
- Paid time off
- Tuition assistance
- Career-building professional development
- Discounts from dining to fuel to concerts
- Team Member appreciation events
- Quality healthcare and dental benefits
- A robust 401k retirement plan
- Dealer School
- Finance Scholarship Program
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
- Life insurance
- Paid holidays
- Team member assistance programs
- Wellness programs
- Upcoming 5,000-square-foot onsite medical center
- Complimentary shuttles
About the Company
- We are Turning Stone Enterprises, a dynamic organization with a diverse range of business operations.
- Turning Stone Resort Casino has received the prestigious Best of New York Gaming Resort award for an impressive six consecutive years.
- Our portfolio includes satellite casinos like YBR Casino & Sports Book, Point Place Casino, and The Lake House at Sylvan Beach.
- Beyond gaming and hospitality, our portfolio also includes convenience stores, three 18 hole PGA-level golf courses, and other unique ventures.
- With over 4,500 team members across Central New York, we focus on delivering exceptional experiences for both our guests and staff.