Buffet Culinary Leader — High-Volume Excellence

Grand Casino Mille Lacs & Hinckley; Onamia (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with match, tuition reimburs\u1

Job summary

Grand Casinos Mille Lacs/Hinckley is seeking a Buffet Sous Chef to lead a high-volume buffet kitchen with a focus on consistency, quality, and presentation. You will manage daily operations, coordinate production, and drive menu innovation while mentoring cooks and prep staff.

This exempt, full-time role offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to grow within a dynamic casino dining program. A strong emphasis on teamwork and guest satisfaction guides all priorities.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive culinary experience including sous chef/leadership roles.
• Strong ability to lead a high-volume buffet kitchen with consistent quality.
• Certification requirements include ServSafe and Alcohol Awareness (CARE) within 1 year if not already held.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day culinary operations in the Buffet kitchen, ensuring quality, flavor, temperature, and presentation.
• Coordinate high-volume production to keep the buffet line full and Guest-ready.
• Maintain recipe adherence, batch cooking, replenishment timing, and portion control across stations.
• Lead culinary innovation and R&D for new buffet items and seasonal features.
• Supervise, train, coach, and support kitchen staff to ensure teamwork and execution.
• Ensure food safety, sanitation, and back-of-house standards are upheld.

Skills

Culinary leadership

High-volume service

Team leadership

ServSafe

Alcohol awareness

GRA license

Job description

Grand Casinos Mille Lacs/Hinckley is seeking a Buffet Sous Chef to lead a high-volume buffet kitchen with a focus on consistency, quality, and presentation. You will manage daily operations, coordinate production, and drive menu innovation while mentoring cooks and prep staff.

This exempt, full-time role offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to grow within a dynamic casino dining program. A strong emphasis on teamwork and guest satisfaction guides all priorities.