H2B Sous Chef - In Country H2B ONLY

Grand Hotel•Mackinac Island, MI

29d•Onsite

About The Position

Grand Hotel, located on historic Mackinac Island, is seeking passionate and dedicated individuals to join our team! As a job applicant, you'll have the opportunity to work in a world-renowned, five-star hotel that offers exceptional service and unforgettable experiences to our guests. With positions available in hospitality, guest services, food and beverage, housekeeping, and more, there are abundant opportunities for career growth and advancement. Our hotel boasts timeless elegance, breathtaking views, and a unique island experience, creating a one-of-a-kind work environment. As a member of the Grand Hotel team, you'll have the chance to provide impeccable service to our guests, work in a picturesque setting, and be a part of a rich heritage that spans over a century. Join us in delivering legendary hospitality and become a valued member of our team at Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island! This posting is for IN COUNTRY H2B’s looking for extensions only. Must have an I94 valid till at least 4/1/2026 and be able to work April/May through the end of October. If you do not need visa sponsorship, please apply for the seasonal (non-H2B) positions posted. We are not able to accept any OUT OF COUNTRY applicants for this job posting. OUT OF COUNTRY positions will be posted by January 10th. Housing and meals in our onsite cafeteria available at $19.50/day. Start Date: April 1, 2026 End Date: November 4, 2026 Sous Chef will be responsible for preparing, seasoning, and cooking soups, meats, vegetables, desserts, and other food items, ensuring the cleanliness of their work areas, and ensuring that orders are prepared in a timely fashion. May supervise up to twenty (20) Cooks, twenty (20) Prep Cooks, and twenty (20) Dishwashers. Supervisory duties include directing the culinary team's presentation and portioning of food according to property standard, communicating daily with the Executive Chef for an update regarding planning, staffing, and internal procedures, completing daily food requisitions and daily specials, assisting in the hiring, training, and disciplining of culinary staff in accordance with company policies and procedures, ordering food quantities, overseeing production for banquet food operations alongside purchasing, banquet management, and Executive Chef, ensuring all clean up duties are completed throughout the day and at the end of night, and coordinating and supervising the food preparation for dining service and banquet events.

Requirements

This posting is for IN COUNTRY H2B’s looking for extensions only. Must have an I94 valid till at least 4/1/2026 and be able to work April/May through the end of October.
Two (2) years of culinary experience in a supervisory role in a fine-dining or high-volume environment at a high-end restaurant, resort, or private club required.

Responsibilities

Preparing, seasoning, and cooking soups, meats, vegetables, desserts, and other food items
Ensuring the cleanliness of work areas
Ensuring that orders are prepared in a timely fashion
Directing the culinary team's presentation and portioning of food according to property standard
Communicating daily with the Executive Chef for an update regarding planning, staffing, and internal procedures
Completing daily food requisitions and daily specials
Assisting in the hiring, training, and disciplining of culinary staff in accordance with company policies and procedures
Ordering food quantities
Overseeing production for banquet food operations alongside purchasing, banquet management, and Executive Chef
Ensuring all clean up duties are completed throughout the day and at the end of night
Coordinating and supervising the food preparation for dining service and banquet events