Executive Sous Chef - InterContinental Indianapolis

IHG•Indianapolis, IN

3d•$67,000 - $87,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Executive Sous Chef will be second in leadership reporting to the Executive Chef. Every day is different, but you’ll mostly be making every single meal a feast for the eyes and treat for the tastebuds, directing daily kitchen activities as well as coaching and developing a team. This role will assist with hiring, training, and performance management, and support the Executive Chef in planning events, managing staff and labor, inventory, and food safety in the kitchen. The Executive Sous Chef will also be responsible for encouraging and addressing guest feedback, coordinating with Sales, Catering, and Event Teams, ensuring banquet production timelines are met, working closely with the Executive Chef to forecast and plan, and supporting menu development and recipe standardization.

Requirements

Degree or certificate in Culinary Arts
4 years’ experience as a chef
At least 2 years in a supervisory capacity, or equivalent combination of education and culinary/kitchen operations experience
Flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays

Responsibilities

Making every single meal a feast for the eyes and treat for the tastebuds
Directing daily kitchen activities as well as coaching and developing a team
Assist with hiring, training, and performance management
Supporting the Executive Chef plan events, manage staff and labor, inventory and food safety in the kitchen
Encouraging and addressing guest feedback
Coordinate with Sales, Catering, and Event Teams
Ensure banquet production timelines are met
Working closely with the Executive Chef to forecast and plan
Support menu development and recipe standardization