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

Grand-Casino-Mn; Hinckley (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

PTO including birthday and anniversary

Culture of growth and legacy

Job summary

Grand Casino Hinckley is seeking a Banquet Sous Chef to lead culinary operations for high-profile banquets and events across two properties. You will supervise a team of cooks and servers, drive guest satisfaction, and ensure strict adherence to health, safety, and sanitation standards.

You will manage costs, lead banquet planning, and collaborate with Events and executive teams to deliver exceptional experiences while maintaining regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of banquet/catering culinary experience
• 3+ years of leadership
• Track record of high-volume kitchen execution
• 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 work in a fast-paced kitchen environment
• Must be able to secure license from Gaming Regulatory Authority (GRA)

Responsibilities

• Lead Banquet Culinary Operations: Direct and oversee all food preparation for banquets and large events
• Deliver on Guest Experience: Ensure dishes meet excellence, are hot, fresh, on time
• Mentor a High-Performing Team: Train and coach culinary staff in banquet production and hygiene
• Drive Operational Efficiency: Monitor food quality, costs, and labor to meet budgets
• Collaborate for Impact: Partner with Events, FOH, and executive teams for seamless service
• Lead with Standards: Ensure health, safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance

Skills

Banquet/Catering experience

Leadership

Food costing

Event planning

Kitchen systems

Communication under pressure

Education

Serv-Safe certification

Alcohol Awareness certification

Job description

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.For current employees of Mille Lacs Corporate Venture and its subsidiaries, please login to Workday and visit the Jobs Hub for internal career opportunities.Grand Casino HinckleyBanquet Sous ChefDEPARTMENT:F&BREPORTS TO:Executive ChefSALARY GRADE:E09Fuel Events With Culinary ExcellenceThis 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 DoLead 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 YouTake pride in the Guest experience and every plate servedCan lead a team under pressure with confidence and claritySee banquets not just as service—but as showmanshipCommunicate with precision and inspire actionLove building systems, setting the pace, and growing talentWant to leave a legacy of excellence in every eventWhat You’ll GetVisibility + GrowthDual-property culinary leadershipDirect input on event operations and strategyA place at the table for menu planning and executionSupport + StabilityWeekly pay + competitive salaryPremium medical, dental, and vision401(k) with match, tuition reimbursement, paid parental leavePTO that you actually use—plus birthday and anniversary perksCulture + LegacyA leadership team that trusts you to lead boldlyA workplace built on tradition and transformationA career accelerator—designed for growth, not stagnationRooted in the 7 values: Wisdom, Love, Respect, Truth, Humility, Bravery, and HonestyWhat You Bring5+ years of banquet/catering culinary experience with 3+ years of leadershipTrack record of high-volume kitchen execution, preferably in hospitality or eventsExperience with food costing, event planning, and kitchen systemsServ-Safe and Alcohol Awareness certifications (or commitment to earn within 6 months)Strong organizational and communication skills, with a calm-under-pressure styleAbility to lift 30 lbs. and move in a fast-paced, physically demanding kitchen environmentMust 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 EnvironmentFlexibility 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.#FB2