Creative Sous Chef - Lead Kitchen & Team Excellence

Great-Lakes-Management-Group; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Hotel Indigo Minneapolis Downtown in Minneapolis, MN, seeks a Sous Chef to join our team and support the Executive Chef in delivering exceptional dishes. You will lead daily kitchen operations, uphold high quality and presentation, and mentor staff in a fast-paced restaurant setting.

The role emphasizes food safety, inventory control, recipe adherence, and a collaborative team culture focused on guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Certified Food Manager per MN Dept of Health.
• Knowledge of service and food & beverage with 3+ years back-of-house experience.
• Basic computer skills including word processing, scheduling, and spreadsheets.
• Familiarity with POS systems and cost controls.
• Ability to read, write and understand English.
• Ability to read and interpret safety and operating instructions.
• Strong communication skills with guests and team members.

Responsibilities

• General: lead kitchen team, ensure policy adherence, maintain high food quality and presentation.
• Food & Beverage Management: prepare recipes, control inventory and costs, verify sanitation.
• Facility: keep kitchen clean, log temperatures, close the kitchen, follow clean-as-you-go.
• Staffing: hire and train staff, manage labor costs, develop team performance.

Skills

Certified Food Manager

Back-of-house operations

English proficiency

Computer skills

POS system knowledge

Reading/writing reports

Safety rules interpretation

Effective communication

Job description

Hotel Indigo Minneapolis Downtown in Minneapolis, MN, seeks a Sous Chef to join our team and support the Executive Chef in delivering exceptional dishes. You will lead daily kitchen operations, uphold high quality and presentation, and mentor staff in a fast-paced restaurant setting.

The role emphasizes food safety, inventory control, recipe adherence, and a collaborative team culture focused on guest satisfaction.