Sous Chef

Fortune-Bay-Resort-Casino; Tower (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Bois Forte Band is seeking a Sous Chef for Aki Bistro in Tower, MN. This full-time role focuses on overseeing kitchen operations, ensuring quality food preparation, and proper handling/storage of all ingredients in line with standards.

You will supervise staff, organize tasks, and uphold sanitation and safety policies while meeting guest service expectations and collaborating with a dynamic team. The position emphasizes leadership across stations, adherence to policy, and commitment to high food

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in the same or similar role.
• English communication skills (written and spoken).
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all menu items following recipes and yield guides.
• Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental policies.
• Oversee all food preparation and production.
• Work at all stations as required.
• Arrange orders for daily and upcoming events ensuring proper usage of all food items.
• Check freshness and quality of food and maintain inventory levels.
• Maintain safety and Health Departments standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Meets the company’s guest service standards.
• Demonstrates teamwork with coworkers.
• Is reliable and dependable.
• Follows Company and departmental policies and procedures.

Skills

English communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Sous Chef

Aki Bistro Full Time Tower, MN, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 2447

Salary Range: $49,701.70 To $74,552.55 Annually

Sous Chef

Job Description & Core Responsibilities

FLSA Status: Exempt

Pay Grade: Grade 3

Starting Wage:

Gaming Class: Non-Compact/Non-Gaming

Salary Range: $49,701 - $74,552

Typical Starting Wage Range: $49,701 - $62,127

Application Deadline: 11/19/2026

Position Summary:

Responsible for all management aspects of designated kitchen and its personnel as assigned by Executive Chef. Ensures quality preparation of all menu items and proper handling/storage of all food items in accordance with standards. Direct, train and monitor the performance of department employees. Maintain organization, cleanliness and sanitation of work areas and equipment. Exercises general supervision over kitchen staff. Assigns a variety of routine tasks, sets general expectations of results expected within company’s policies and procedures. Responsibilities include but are not limited to, interviewing, hiring, planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Core Duties and Responsibilities:

The Sous Chef is responsible for the following duties:

• Prepare all menu items following recipes and yield guides.
• Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental policies.
• Oversee all food preparation and production.
• Work at all stations as required.
• Arrange orders for daily and upcoming events ensuring proper usage of all food items.
• Check freshness and quality of food and maintains adequate inventory levels.
• Maintain safety and Health Departments standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Meets the company’s guest service standards.
• Demonstrates teamwork/gets along well with co-workers.
• Is reliable and dependable.
• Follows Company and departmental policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude.
• Responds well to constructive criticism.

Qualifications – Education and Experience:

Minimum Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of experience in the same or similar role.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both verbal and written.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

The work environment is fast-paced and requires overall good mental and physical health.

Physical Demands:

Job-specific abilities and requirements include:

• Regularly walk, stand, or stoop, bend and work indoors.
• Frequently lift, carry, push, or pull objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Hearing, vision, speech, and literacy (critical).
• Regularly work around smoky, noisy, hot, and cold temperatures.
• Ability to tolerate various scents, noises, and bright lights.

Preference:

It is the policy of the Bois Forte Band, pursuant to tribal and federal law, to give preference to qualified Native Americans in hiring, promotion, and departmental transfers. Preference will be extended to members of the Bois Forte Band, members of other federally recognized tribes and to status Natives born in Canada.