Executive Sous Chef

Mystic Lake Casino Hotel; Prior Lake (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to lead culinary operations at a premier resort casino. This exciting role involves managing multiple outlets, ensuring high-quality dining experiences, and developing menus that cater to diverse tastes. The ideal candidate will have extensive kitchen management experience, strong communication skills, and a passion for culinary excellence. Enjoy competitive weekly pay, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment that values diversity and creativity. Join a team committed to crafting unforgettable experiences and building a brighter future together.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Onsite health clinics

401(k)

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Discounts on childcare

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• 4+ years of kitchen management experience, including 3-5 years as Executive Sous Chef.
• Ability to communicate basic ideas clearly in spoken English.
• Must pass Cook I test and complete a formal tasting audition.

Responsibilities

• Manage culinary operations for multiple outlets and ensure quality dining experiences.
• Recruit, train, and manage kitchen staff performance.
• Plan, develop, and implement menus and menu items.

Skills

Multicultural cooking experience

Excellent communication skills

Time management

Performance skills

Basic knowledge of sanitation

Recipe interpretation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certified Food Service Manager Certificate

Tools

Word processing software

Spreadsheets

Databases

Email software

Approved purchasing software

Job description

Come ignite your career as our Executive Sous Chef and make it sizzle at our premier resort casino and entertainment destination! In this opportunity, you will support each of our unique outlets in their day-to-day operations while being a key decision-maker in menus and team development. The perfect fit for this role is someone with multicultural cooking experience and excellent communication skills. If you prioritize time management and performance skills, we are looking for you! Enjoy weekly pay, health benefits, and onsite health clinics! Whatever your goals may be, let Mystic Lake Casino help get you there!

Job Overview: Manages culinary operations for multiple outlets as assigned by the Executive Chef. Supports the casino's goals by ensuring a quality dining experience appropriate for each venue. Ensures efficiency in culinary operations related to production, quality control, administration, and cost control.

Empower Your Future: The Work You’ll Lead:

• Handle complex cooking assignments to ensure high-quality products.
• Assist in supervising the entire kitchen operation for assigned venues.
• Recruit, interview, hire, promote, train, develop, manage performance, and handle disciplinary actions and terminations for kitchen staff.
• Ensure food and labor costs align with budgets. Use performance indicators to identify functions needing change to achieve cost-effective, quality restaurant experiences. Make recommendations to the Executive Chef.
• Oversee staff scheduling, review kitchen operations, and recommend improvements based on trends and business levels.
• Establish quality and taste standards; conduct taste tests to ensure standards are met; ensure sanitation standards are maintained.
• Order food using approved purchasing software; maintain inventory control and rotation.
• Complete necessary paperwork such as meal guides, purchase orders, and menu specifications.
• Resolve guest and team member complaints and concerns.
• Plan, develop, and implement menus and menu items.

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Four years of kitchen management experience; 3-5 years at the Executive Sous Chef level managing multiple outlets.
• Experience with word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and email software.
• Ability to communicate basic ideas clearly in spoken English.
• Basic knowledge of sanitation, quality control, recipe interpretation, and prep duties.
• Must pass Cook I test and complete a formal tasting audition before the Executive Chef.
• Certified Food Service Manager Certificate or ability to obtain within one year.
• Valid Class D driver’s license may be required with a good driving record.

Benefits & Perks: Enjoy competitive weekly pay, comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, life, disability insurance, onsite clinics, 401(k), paid time off, wellness programs, and more. Additional perks include discounts on childcare, fuel, bus passes, fitness memberships, free uniforms and cleaning, and tuition reimbursement.

Who We Are: We craft unforgettable experiences through entertainment. We value diversity, believe in the power of possibility, and aim to create moments that matter. Join us to learn, grow, thrive, and lead. Let’s build a brighter future together.

Be the Experience. Be Bold. Be Mystic.

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