Banquet Sous Chef $60,000-$99,000/annually

Mille Lacs Corporate Ventures • Hinckley, MN

7d • $60,000 - $99,000

About The Position

The Banquet Sous Chef is a leadership role responsible for culinary execution of banquets and high-profile events across two Grand Casino properties. The role oversees food preparation and presentation, ensuring dishes are hot, fresh, timely, visually appealing, and prepared to event specifications. It also includes leading, training, and coaching culinary staff; monitoring food quality, costs, and labor; and collaborating with Events, front-of-house, and executive teams to support seamless service and client needs. The position requires compliance with health, safety, sanitation, gaming, and tribal regulations. The work takes place in a fast-paced, physically demanding kitchen environment and may require evenings, weekends, and holidays based on guest needs and event schedules.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of banquet or catering culinary experience, including at least 3 years of leadership experience.
• Track record of high-volume kitchen execution, preferably in hospitality or events.
• Experience with food costing, event planning, and kitchen systems.
• Serv-Safe and Alcohol Awareness certifications, or commitment to earn them within 6 months.
• Strong organizational and communication skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Ability to lift 30 lbs. and work in a fast-paced, physically demanding kitchen environment.
• Ability to secure a license from the Gaming Regulatory Authority (GRA).
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by guest needs or event schedules.
• Mille Lacs Band Member and American Indian preference will be exercised in the hiring process.

Nice To Haves

• Hospitality or event experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee food preparation and presentation for banquets and large-scale events.
• Ensure dishes meet quality and event specifications and are served hot, fresh, on time, and with strong presentation.
• Supervise, train, and coach culinary staff in banquet production and kitchen hygiene.
• Monitor food quality, food costs, and labor to maintain budget alignment and Grand Casino standards.
• Partner with Events, front-of-house, and executive teams to coordinate service, resolve real-time challenges, and meet client needs.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation requirements, including gaming and tribal regulations.
• Follow all relevant Detailed Gaming Regulations (DGRs).

Benefits

• Weekly pay and competitive salary.
• Premium medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Birthday and anniversary perks.
• Dual-property culinary leadership and direct input on event operations, strategy, menu planning, and execution.
• A leadership team that trusts employees to lead boldly and a career environment designed for growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed