Banquet Sous Chef — Lead, Mentor & Elevate Events

Ultipro; Prior Lake (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Health benefits

401(k) starting day one

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Mystic Lake Casino in Prior Lake, MN is seeking a Banquet Sous Chef to lead culinary execution for events ranging from intimate gatherings to large-scale functions. You will coach staff, ensure high standards, and maintain quality and consistency across menus.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, adaptability, and mentoring within a fast-paced environment. Weekly pay, health benefits, 401(k) starting day one, and advancement opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Five years of culinary education and/or cooking experience to meet job expectations.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English clearly.
• Basic knowledge of sanitation practices, quality control, recipe interpretation and prep duties.
• Must complete a formal tasting audition.
• Basic computer keyboard skills for simple data entry or information retrieval.
• Certified Food Service Manager certificate or ability to obtain within one year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and assists in the preparation of food products.
• Interviews, selects, hires, and promotes team members; plans training and development with HR and completes performance appraisals.
• Manages culinary operations of the outlet for the assigned shift.
• Ensures quality and consistency of food products.
• Ensures proper sanitation of all equipment.
• Ensures compliance with all prescribed food standards.

Skills

Five years culinary experience

English literacy

Sanitation knowledge

Tasting audition

Basic data entry

Certified Food Service Manager

Education

Culinary education or cooking experience

Tools

POS/data entry tools

Job description

Mystic Lake Casino in Prior Lake, MN is seeking a Banquet Sous Chef to lead culinary execution for events ranging from intimate gatherings to large-scale functions. You will coach staff, ensure high standards, and maintain quality and consistency across menus.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, adaptability, and mentoring within a fast-paced environment. Weekly pay, health benefits, 401(k) starting day one, and advancement opportunities are offered.