Chef de Cuisine / Banquet Chef

The Indigo Road Hospitality Group; Goshen (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K with match

Housing loan program

Employee discounts

PTO after 90 days

Maternity/Paternity leave

Job summary

The Indigo Road Hospitality Group is seeking a Chef de Cuisine / Banquet Chef in the United States. You will manage the line for high-volume upscale restaurants, with experience in open-flame grilling and Asian flavors, while inspiring staff development and delivering memorable guest experiences.

You will work with the Executive Chef to ensure quality, safety, and financial performance across kitchen operations, as Indigo Road emphasizes internal hospitality and guest-centric service.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of successful restaurant management experience, including banquet operations.
• Thrive in high-volume, scratch kitchen, upscale, food-focused environments.
• Passion for Internal Hospitality and adherence to core values.
• Strong problem resolution skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational skills and effective communication abilities.
• Comfortable navigating important conversations with staff and guests.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team and promote staff development.
• Ensure consistent quality across menu and banquet events.
• Collaborate with General Manager on budgets, safety, and operations.
• Maintain strong guest experiences and uphold P&L goals.
• Represent Indigo Road hospitality and foster a positive work culture.

Skills

Restaurant management

Banquets experience

High-volume kitchen

Asian flavors

Communication skills

Job description

Hospitality Starts Here:

Welcome to The Indigo Road Hospitality Group (IRHG), where hospitality is more than a job; it's a family, a lifestyle, and an exciting journey. We believe that by taking care of you, you'll best take care of our guests. It's working. In addition to generous benefits and job openings across 30+ locations, we have internal growth opportunities for everyone who wants it. But most of all, we have heart!

Why Us:

Founded in 2009 by Steve Palmer, IRHG sets itself apart in the industry by fostering an environment where our people come first. We want to meet you. Come join us in our mission to change the hospitality industry, forever.

The Role:

A successful CHEF DE CUISINE / Banquet Chef will have 4+ years' experience managing the line for high-volume restaurants in an upscale and food focused environment. You will also have experience working with Asian flavors on a open flame grill. You will be passionate about food and engaging the local community. Procure the highest quality product to create unforgettable dishes that surprise and delight our guests at every bite.

As the Chef de Cuisine / Banquet Chef you'll encourage staff development and promote a positive experience for staff and guests to achieve P&L goals. With the Executive Chef, you'll look after all aspects of the kitchen including problem resolution and effective communication to get the job done. As an ambassador for Indigo Road, you'll authentically embrace Internal Hospitality and strive to create memorable experiences for people through food.

What we will ask of you:

• Set the tone for guest experience by influencing and leading a positive, collaborative, and fun team environment where everyone is treated with respect and kindness
• Oversee, maintain and manage food and service quality
• Assess, implement and manage service standards by ensuring consistency across operational procedures
• Achieve financial objectives by preparing an annual budget, scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances and initiating corrective actions
• Create and carry out strategic business objectives that mitigate risk and maximize profit across; recruitment, finance, legal and restaurant operations (FOH/BOH)
• Forecast financial trends to control labor, food and beverage cost
• Partner with General Manager to ensure a positive and collaborative environment
• Lead by example and set the tone for health, safety and cleanliness throughout the property

Requirements for Success:

• 4+ years' of successful restaurant management experience & banquets experience
• Thrive in high-volume, scratch kitchen, and upscale food focused environments
• Passionate about Internal Hospitality and embrace our core values
• Strong problem resolution skills
• Have exceptional organizational skills and a keen eye for detail
• Effective communication skills and the ability to navigate important conversation

Benefits:

• Competitive Compensation: Competitive base pay and PTO benefits after 90 days.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive health insurance coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and more.
• Financial Planning: Access to a 401K plan with a 50% match on your first 6% investment, along with Roth options.
• Home Loan Program: We offer a zero-interest housing loan program to help you achieve your dream of home ownership.
• Employee Discounts: Enjoy discounts at our 15 restaurant concepts and growing boutique hotels division.
• Family Time: Benefit from 4 weeks of PTO for maternity/paternity leave.

The above job description is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities of the position, nor should it be construed as a contract.

The Indigo Road Hospitality Group is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any basis prohibited by federal, state, or local laws. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, promotion, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.