Buffet Kitchen Lead: High-Volume Culinary Excellence

Grand Casino Mille Lacs; 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 reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Grand Casino Mille Lacs is seeking a Buffet Sous Chef to lead the buffet kitchen, ensuring high-volume production, quality, and presentation. You will supervise cooks and prep staff, manage inventory, and uphold food safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires 7+ years in culinary roles, 3+ years as a sous chef or similar, and relevant certifications or plans to obtain them within a year.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive culinary experience, including 3+ years in sous chef roles.
• Strong communication, organization, and team leadership are required.
• GRA license eligibility and certifications preferred/required within 1 year.

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 sanitation, recipe adherence, and cost-conscious production; supervise staff.

Skills

Team leadership

Strong communication

Organization

Tools

SERV Safe Certification

Alcohol Awareness Certification

GRA license eligibility

Job description

Grand Casino Mille Lacs is seeking a Buffet Sous Chef to lead the buffet kitchen, ensuring high-volume production, quality, and presentation. You will supervise cooks and prep staff, manage inventory, and uphold food safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires 7+ years in culinary roles, 3+ years as a sous chef or similar, and relevant certifications or plans to obtain them within a year.