Culinary Supervisor Rival House $22-$33/hr.

Grand Casino Mille Lacs; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Grand Casino Hinckley is seeking a QSR Culinary Supervisor to lead the kitchen line, coach staff, and ensure fast, high-quality service. You will partner with venue managers to smooth operations, manage waste, and support new menu rollouts.

Five years of progressive culinary experience with leadership responsibility is required, along with ServSafe certification and Alcohol Awareness credentials within specified timelines.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years in progressive culinary roles with leadership duties.
• Strong understanding of full-service kitchen operations and systems.
• Must ensure food safety and sanitation are top priority.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen line and direct team during peak service.
• Ensure dishes go out fast, fresh, and flawless.
• Coach and train cooks and prep staff.
• Monitor prep levels, product quality, and station readiness.
• Lead pre-shift huddles and coordinate with managers.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety

Training staff

Communication

Education

ServSafe Certification

Alcohol Awareness Certification

Job description

Grand Casino Hinckley QSR Culinary Supervisor

DEPARTMENT: F&B REPORTS TO: Executive Chef

SALARY GRADE: N08

Grow your skills. Run your line. Lead your team.

This role is designed for an emerging culinary leader ready to take the next bold step in their journey.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the Line
• Run the kitchen line and lead team members during peak service
• Make sure every dish goes out fast, fresh, and flawless
• Keep food safety and sanitation a top priority - always
• Coach the Crew
• Coach, train and guide cooks and prep staff
• Help new team members learn the ropes and step up fast
• Model hustle, high standards, and pride in every shift
• Own the Operation
• Monitor prep levels, product quality, and station readiness
• Jump in where needed - this is a hands-on leadership role
• Track waste, report issues, and solve problems on the fly
• Collaborate + Communicate
• Partner with Venue Managers and Sous Chefs to keep things running smoothly
• Lead pre-shift huddles with clarity and confidence
• Support new rollouts and seasonal menu changes

What You’ll Get

• Visibility + Leadership A high-impact, cross-property culinary role with direct Executive Chef access
• Hands-on ownership of full-service kitchen operations
• Opportunity to build and grow a standout team of culinary professionals
• Culture + Support Weekly pay + competitive salary
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with match, tuition reimbursement, and paid parental leave PTO that’s used and encouraged
• Recognition for birthdays, anniversaries, and leadership milestones
• Legacy + Purpose A workplace culture rooted in our core values: Wisdom, Love, Respect, Truth, Humility, Bravery, and Honesty
• A leadership team that trusts you to lead boldly, think creatively, and leave things better than you found them

What You Bring

• Five (5) years of progressive culinary experience, including three (3) years overseeing others' work or projects - assigning tasks, training staff, monitoring performance or outcomes to goals, and holding some responsibility for the team’s or department’s results; or An equivalent combination of demonstrated leadership experience through employment, community involvement, tribal organizations, military service, volunteer activities, training responsibilities, or other comparable experiences.
• Deep understanding of full-service dining operations and kitchen systems
• ServSafe Certification preferred (required within one year)
• Alcohol Awareness Certification (or ability to obtain within two months)
• Proven ability to lead teams, drive quality, and deliver under pressure
• A passion for delivering food experiences that reflect our brand and elevate the guest journey
• Must be able to secure a license from the 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 up to 30 lbs

#FB2 Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in the area.