Banquet Sous Chef

Brackett's Crossing Country Club; Lakeville (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Golf Privileges

Merchandise Discounts

Education Certifications

Job summary

Brackett's Crossing Country Club in Lakeville, MN is seeking a Banquet Sous Chef to support the Banquet Chef in delivering exceptional events for members and private clients. You will help plan menus, supervise banquet culinary staff, and ensure high-quality presentation, portioning, and timing across events.

Join a team that thrives in a high-volume, hospitality-focused setting. This full-time role requires leadership, teamwork, adaptability, and a passion for culinary excellence, with

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of professional culinary experience preferred.
• Experience in banquet cooking, prep, catering, or high-volume environments preferred.
• Culinary education or formal training is a plus.
• Leadership experience or potential to develop leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute banquet menus with the Banquet Chef per BEOs.
• Direct, coach, and support banquet culinary staff.
• Coordinate with service teams to ensure timely delivery and service.
• Assist with inventory, ordering, receiving, and food quality control.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized banquet kitchen facilities.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Leadership

Organization

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Culinary education preferred

Job description

Banquet Sous Chef

Brackett's Crossing County Club ~ Our premier private country club & course, located just minutes from the Twin Cities, hosts meetings, weddings, galas, and events from 2 to over 400 guests. Be a part of our team and success!

Full Benefits Package +Perks + Flexible Schedule

We are adding to our Team.....Be a part of it!

As the Banquet Sous Chef, you play a key role in delivering an exceptional culinary experience for our members, their guests, and private-event clientele. Working closely with the Banquet Chef, this position supports the planning, preparation, and execution of banquet menus and special events, ensuring the highest standards of culinary quality, presentation, consistency, and service.

The Banquet Sous Chef will assist in leading the culinary team through all phases of banquet production ~ from preparation and organization to cooking, plating, buffet presentation, and event execution. This position requires a passion for hospitality, a refined culinary approach, strong leadership skills, and the ability to maintain composure and professionalism in a dynamic, high-volume environment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Partner with the Banquet Chef in the planning and execution of banquet menus in accordance with Banquet Event Orders (BEOs), ensuring each event reflects the Club's culinary and service standards.
• Assist the Banquet Chef in directing, coaching, and supporting banquet culinary staff throughout preparation and service.
• Coordinate closely with the banquet service team to ensure food is delivered accurately and at the appropriate time for each course or service period.
• Support off-site catering and special events as needed, including equipment transportation, event setup, on-site cooking, carving, finishing, presentation, and breakdown.
• Assist with inventory management, including ordering, receiving, inspecting, rotating, and properly storing food products while maintaining freshness, quality, and cost control.
• Maintain banquet kitchen facilities, workstations, tools, and equipment to the highest standards of cleanliness, organization, safety, and appearance.

Required Attributes

• Strong culinary skills with the ability to consistently execute high-quality food in a high-volume banquet environment.
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail and the ability to effectively prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to prepare, cook, and execute large quantities of food while maintaining consistent quality, presentation, portioning, and timing.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Demonstrated ability to provide direction and support to other culinary team members.
• Physically capable of performing the essential functions of the position.

Desired Qualifications

• 3–4 years of professional culinary experience preferred.
• Previous banquet cooking, banquet prep, catering, or high-volume culinary experience preferred.
• Culinary education or formal culinary training is a plus.
• Experience developing new recipes, menu items, and food presentation techniques is desirable.
• Demonstrated leadership experience or a strong desire and ability to develop leadership skills.
• Passion for culinary excellence and providing an exceptional experience for members and guests.

Position & Schedule

• Full-Time, Exempt position.
• Availability Monday–Sunday. Schedule requirements will vary based on business volume and event needs. Flexibility to work days, evenings, weekends, and select holidays is required.

Perks

Golf Privileges, Merchandise Discounts, Approved Dues/Education/ Certifications

Benefits

Medical, Dental 100% Employer paid premium, HRA, HSA, Long Term Disability, 401-k Retirement Plan, ESST & PTO

Mission Statement

To provide a legacy for our membership by maintaining a family-oriented atmosphere featuring a premier golf course, recreational activities, exceptional food, superior service and provide its employees with an environment that fosters respect, teamwork, and an opportunity for personal growth.

BE A PART OF IT!