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

Grand Casino Mille Lacs; Minnesota; Presencial; USD 60.000 - 99.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Weekly pay

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

PTO + birthday & anniversary perks

Descripción de la vacante

Grand Casino Hinckley is seeking a Banquet Sous Chef to lead culinary operations for large events. You will direct a team of cooks and servers, ensuring flawless food execution, on-time delivery, and adherence to banquet specs.

This role demands strong leadership, cost awareness, and a focus on guest experience. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in banquet/catering with 3+ years in leadership, Serv-Safe and alcohol awareness certifications, and the ability to manage budgets while maintaining high

Formación

• 5+ years banquet/catering culinary experience with 3+ years of leadership.
• High-volume kitchen execution experience.
• Experience with food costing, event planning, and kitchen systems.
• Serv-Safe and Alcohol Awareness certifications (or plan to earn within 6 months).
• Strong organizational and communication skills; calm-under-pressure.

Responsabilidades

• Lead banquet culinary operations for events.
• Oversee food prep, presentation, and service.
• Mentor cooks and servers; ensure hygiene.
• Monitor costs and labor to meet budget.
• Collaborate with Events and FOH teams.
• Maintain health, safety, and gaming regulations.

Conocimientos

Banquet experience

Leadership

Food costing

Event planning

Serv-Safe

Alcohol awareness

Communication

Physical stamina

GRA license

Educación

Serv-Safe certification

Alcohol awareness certification

Herramientas

Kitchen systems

Descripción del empleo

Banquet Sous Chef $60,000-$99,000/annually### Banquet Sous Chef $60,000-$99,000/annuallyApply: Grand Casino Hinckley: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R09573## **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 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—but 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.