Banquet Sous Chef $60,000-$99,000/annually

Grand Casino Mille Lacs & Hinckley; Hinckley (MN); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Weekly pay

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

PTO with birthdays/anniversaries

Descripción de la vacante

Grand Casino Hinckley is seeking a Banquet Sous Chef to lead culinary operations for high-profile events across two properties. You will supervise cooks and servers, ensure exceptional plates, and drive banquet execution from planning to service.

The role requires 5+ years in banquet/catering with 3+ years in leadership, strong cost and event planning skills, and Serv-Safe with Alcohol Awareness certification. A dynamic, guest-focused kitchen awaits your leadership.

Formación

• 5+ years in banquet/catering culinary with 3+ years in leadership.
• Experience with high-volume banquet production.
• Knowledge of food costing and event planning.
• Certification: Serv-Safe and Alcohol Awareness (or commitment to earn within 6 months).
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Lead Banquet Culinary Operations: oversee all food prep and presentation for banquets and large events.
• Deliver on Guest Experience: ensure dishes are hot, fresh, on-time, and aligned with event specs.
• Mentor a high-performing team: supervise, train, and coach culinary staff in banquet production and kitchen hygiene.
• Drive Operational Efficiency: monitor food quality, costs, and labor to maintain budget while upholding standards.
• Collaborate for Impact: partner with Events, FOH, and executive teams for seamless service and client satisfaction.
• Lead with Standards: ensure compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and gaming regulations.

Conocimientos

Banquet/Catering

Leadership

High-volume kitchen

Food costing

Event planning

Kitchen systems

Serv-Safe

Alcohol awareness

Communication

Descripción del empleo

Grand Casino Hinckley

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Grand Casino Hinckley

Banquet Sous Chef

Department F&B

Reports To Executive Chef

Salary Grade E09

Fuel Events With Culinary Excellence This is a pivotal leadership role for a hospitality-driven chef ready to elevate Grand Casino’s banquet experience across two dynamic properties. As the Banquet Sous Chef, you’ll lead the culinary execution of high-profile events and banquets, guiding a team of cooks and servers while ensuring every plate is memorable. If you thrive in fast-paced, Guest-focused environments and want to shape both events and experiences, this is your kitchen to command.

What You’ll Do

• Lead Banquet Culinary Operations: Direct and oversee all food preparation and presentation for banquets and large-scale events.
• Deliver on Guest Experience: Ensure every event dish reflects excellence—hot, fresh, on time, and beautifully executed per event specs.
• Mentor a High-Performing Team: Supervise, train, and coach culinary staff in banquet production and kitchen hygiene.
• Drive Operational Efficiency: Monitor food quality, costs, and labor to maintain budget alignment while upholding Grand Casino’s elevated standards.
• Collaborate for Impact: Partner with Events, FOH, and executive teams to ensure seamless service, resolve real-time challenges, and meet client needs.
• Lead with Standards: Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and sanitation requirements, including gaming and tribal regulations.

You’ll Thrive If You

• Take pride in the Guest experience and every plate served
• Can lead a team under pressure with confidence and clarity
• See banquets not just as service—and as showmanship
• Communicate with precision and inspire action
• Love building systems, setting the pace, and growing talent
• Want to leave a legacy of excellence in every event

What You’ll Get

Visibility + Growth

• Dual-property culinary leadership
• Direct input on event operations and strategy
• A place at the table for menu planning and execution

Support + Stability

• Weekly pay + competitive salary
• Premium medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k) with match, tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave
• PTO that you actually use—plus birthday and anniversary perks

Culture + Legacy

• A leadership team that trusts you to lead boldly
• A workplace built on tradition and transformation
• A career accelerator—designed for growth, not stagnation
• Rooted in the 7 values: Wisdom, Love, Respect, Truth, Humility, Bravery, and Honesty

What You Bring

• 5+ years of banquet/catering culinary experience with 3+ years of leadership
• Track record of high-volume kitchen execution, preferably in hospitality or events
• Experience with food costing, event planning, and kitchen systems
• Serv-Safe and Alcohol Awareness certifications (or commitment to earn within 6 months)
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with a calm-under-pressure style
• Ability to lift 30 lbs. and move in a fast-paced, physically demanding kitchen environment
• Must be able to secure license from Gaming Regulatory Authority (GRA)
• Responsible for following all relevant Detailed Gaming Regulations (DGR’s)
• Mille Lacs Band Member and American Indian preference will be exercised in the hiring process.

Physical Requirements And Work Environment

• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by Guest needs or event schedules.
• Will involve standing/walking for extended periods and lifting during events.