Sous Chef

Jackpot Junction Casino Hotel; Morton (MN); On-site; USD 59,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackpot Junction Casino Hotel in Morton, MN is seeking a full-time leader for their Food / Beverage division. The role emphasizes strong management, culinary expertise, and the ability to oversee shifts with focus on quality, service, and safety.

The position requires five years in a restaurant and two years in supervision, with responsibilities spanning menu development, staff coaching, and adherence to policies. Flexibility with shifts and weekend work is expected.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience working in a restaurant.
• Two years of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a smoothly run shift, including food quality, service and safety.
• Delegate duties and hold staff accountable for their areas of responsibility.
• Conduct performance evaluations and wage increases according to policy.
• Assist in menu development.
• Advise supervisors on policies and procedures, and ensure implementation.
• Advise on staffing, organization and safety techniques.
• Maintain good communication among kitchen staff.
• Fill in for chefs when absent.
• Maintain continuous quality control.
• Control labor and food waste.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Management

Communication

Culinary skills

High energy

Positive attitude

Stress management

Goal setting

Team leadership

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Jackpot Junction - Morton, MN 56270

Position Type: Full-Time

Education Level: Not Specified

Salary Range: $58,656.00 - $116,713.10

HourlyTravel Percentage: None

Job Shift: Varies (+Weekends)

Job Category: Food / Beverage

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Ensure a smoothly run shiftincluding food quality, service and safetyby utilizing proper management techniques.
• Delegate duties, and hold staff members accountable for their areas of responsibility.
• Conduct performance evaluations and wage increases according to policy.
• Assist in menu development.
• Advise supervisors on policies and procedures, and ensure implementation.
• Advise supervisors and others on calling, organization and safety techniques.
• Maintain good communication amongst kitchen staff.
• Fill in for Chefs when absent.
• Maintain continuous quality control.
• Control labor and food waste.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

QualificationsEXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• 5 years of experience working in a restaurant.
• 2 years of supervisory experience.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ATTRIBUTES

• Strong management skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong culinary knowledge and cooking skills.
• High energy level.
• Positive attitude.
• Able to face challenges and overcome adversity.
• Able to handle stress effectively.
• Able to set long-range goals and take action.
• Able to express appreciation for a job well done.

UNIVERSAL REQUIREMENTS

• Sensitivity to various cultures, including Native American cultures.
• Regular attendance and punctuality.
• Able and willing to work any changes in scheduled hours as required.
• Serve as a credit to Jackpot Junction Casino Hotel, and encourage others to do the same.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Mobility throughout the facility.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Able to bend, stoop and twist on a frequent basis.
• Able to tolerate heat.
• Able to stand and walk for long periods of time.
• Overall good health.

While the physical demands described here are typical of those required to be successful in this position, reasonable accommodations will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform applicable job duties.