Lead Full‑Service Kitchen & Culinary Team

Grand Casino Mille Lacs & Hinckley; Onamia (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

PTO

Job summary

Grand Casino Mille Lacs is seeking a Full-Service Sous Chef to lead from the line, shape menu execution, and cultivate a high-performance kitchen culture across our full-service dining operations.

You will work with the Executive Chef on menu vision, oversee station readiness, manage costs, ensure health and gaming compliance, and develop talent while delivering exceptional Guest experiences.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive culinary experience, including 3+ years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Deep understanding of full-service dining operations and kitchen systems.
• Serv-Safe Certification preferred (required within 1 year).
• Alcohol Awareness Certification (or ability to obtain within 2 months).
• Must be able to secure a license from Gaming Regulatory Authority (GRA).
• Mille Lacs Band Member and American Indian preference will be exercised in the hiring process.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations in a full-service restaurant, ensuring quality, consistency, and creativity on every plate.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef on menu vision, food presentation, and seasonal innovation.
• Monitor food quality and production standards to exceed Guest expectations, every time.
• Train and mentor Line Cooks, Prep Cooks, and other culinary team members to uphold best-in-class culinary standards.
• Conduct pre-shift meetings, manage daily prep lists, and oversee station readiness with discipline and efficiency.
• Create a values-aligned culture grounded in accountability, respect, and passion for the craft.
• Manage food and labor costs with sharp decision-making and a focus on operational excellence.
• Monitor inventory levels, ordering accuracy, and vendor quality to support seamless production.
• Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and gaming regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Quality control

Operational discipline

Strategic thinking

Education

Serv-Safe Certification

Alcohol Awareness Certification

Job description

Grand Casino Mille Lacs is seeking a Full-Service Sous Chef to lead from the line, shape menu execution, and cultivate a high-performance kitchen culture across our full-service dining operations.

You will work with the Executive Chef on menu vision, oversee station readiness, manage costs, ensure health and gaming compliance, and develop talent while delivering exceptional Guest experiences.