Culinary Team Lead: Quality, Training & Kitchen Ops

Le Meridien Indianapolis; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Le Meridien Indianapolis is seeking a Culinary Supervisor to oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring quality and efficiency. You will supervise kitchen staff, coordinate food preparation, and uphold safety and sanitation standards to guarantee guest satisfaction.

The role requires strong leadership, organizational skills, and effective communication in a fast-paced hotel environment. Evening, weekend, and holiday shifts are expected as part of a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of culinary or food service experience.
• ServSafe or equivalent food safety certification required or obtainable within a designated timeframe.
• Experience in a hotel, restaurant, resort, or high-volume food service environment preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English with guests, associates, and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Supervise kitchen associates during assigned shifts and provide daily direction and support.
• Coordinate food preparation and production for timely service.
• Monitor food quality, portion control, presentation, and consistency.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards.
• Assist with training and onboarding to ensure adherence to company procedures.
• Support banquet, catering, and special event food production as needed.
• Complete opening and closing procedures and maintain kitchen readiness.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Food safety

Team motivation

Organizational skills

English communication

Job description

Le Meridien Indianapolis is seeking a Culinary Supervisor to oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring quality and efficiency. You will supervise kitchen staff, coordinate food preparation, and uphold safety and sanitation standards to guarantee guest satisfaction.

The role requires strong leadership, organizational skills, and effective communication in a fast-paced hotel environment. Evening, weekend, and holiday shifts are expected as part of a dynamic team.