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

Banquet Sous Chef

This is a pivotal leadership role for a hospitality-driven chef ready to elevate Grand Casino's banquet experience across two dynamic properties. As the Banquet Sous Chef, you'll lead the culinary execution of high-profile events and banquets, guiding a team of cooks and servers while ensuring every plate is memorable. If you thrive in fast-paced, Guest-focused environments and want to shape both events and experiences, this is your kitchen to command.

What You'll Do

• Lead Banquet Culinary Operations: Direct and oversee all food preparation and presentation for banquets and large-scale events.
• Deliver on Guest Experience: Ensure every event dish reflects excellencehot, fresh, on time, and beautifully executed per event specs.
• Mentor a High-Performing Team: Supervise, train, and coach culinary staff in banquet production and kitchen hygiene.
• Drive Operational Efficiency: Monitor food quality, costs, and labor to maintain budget alignment while upholding Grand Casino's elevated standards.
• Collaborate for Impact: Partner with Events, FOH, and executive teams to ensure seamless service, resolve real-time challenges, and meet client needs.
• Lead with Standards: Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and sanitation requirements, including gaming and tribal regulations.

You'll Thrive If You

• Take pride in the Guest experience and every plate served
• Can lead a team under pressure with confidence and clarity
• See banquets not just as servicebut as showmanship
• Communicate with precision and inspire action
• Love building systems, setting the pace, and growing talent
• Want to leave a legacy of excellence in every event

What You'll Get

Visibility + Growth

• Dual-property culinary leadership
• Direct input on event operations and strategy
• A place at the table for menu planning and execution

Support + Stability

• Weekly pay + competitive salary
• Premium medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k) with match, tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave
• PTO that you actually useplus birthday and anniversary perks

Culture + Legacy

• A leadership team that trusts you to lead boldly
• A workplace built on tradition and transformation
• A career acceleratordesigned for growth, not stagnation
• Rooted in the 7 values: Wisdom, Love, Respect, Truth, Humility, Bravery, and Honesty

What You Bring

• 5+ years of banquet/catering culinary experience with 3+ years of leadership
• 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 within 6 months)
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with a calm-under-pressure style
• Ability to lift 30 lbs. and move in a fast-paced, physically demanding kitchen environment
• Must be able to secure license from Gaming Regulatory Authority (GRA)
• Responsible for following all relevant Detailed Gaming Regulations (DGR's)
• Mille Lacs Band Member and American Indian preference will be exercised in the hiring process.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by Guest needs or event schedules.
• Will involve standing/walking for extended periods and lifting during events.