Executive Chef — Creative Museum Kitchen Leader

Levy Restaurants, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Holiday Time Off

Personal Leave

Discount Marketplace

Commuter Benefits

Job summary

Levy Restaurants, Inc. in Indianapolis is seeking an Executive Chef to lead all culinary operations at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis.

You will drive menu execution, uphold the highest food quality, and manage costs while building a high-performing team that delivers memorable guest experiences. The role requires overseeing kitchen operations, ensuring food safety standards, and guiding culinary teams in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent experience preferred.
• 5+ years of executive management leadership experience in fast-paced, high-volume culinary environments.
• High volume production and catering experience is required.
• Advanced knowledge of food preparation, production, and presentation.
• Experience managing food cost, labor cost, and inventory controls.
• Proficiency with kitchen management systems and Microsoft Office tools.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills; able to connect with diverse teams and stakeholders across all levels.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and large-scale kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire culinary teams to deliver outstanding guest experiences
• Ensure strict compliance with federal, state, local, and company food safety and sanitation standards
• Maintain recipes and ensure consistent execution of company standards
• Manage food and labor costs to achieve operational goals
• Forecast sales and develop pars, prep lists, and production schedules
• Train, mentor, and equip team members with the tools and information needed for success
• Collaborate with operations leadership to ensure seamless event execution

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Food safety

Cost control

Menu development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Levy Restaurants, Inc. in Indianapolis is seeking an Executive Chef to lead all culinary operations at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis.

You will drive menu execution, uphold the highest food quality, and manage costs while building a high-performing team that delivers memorable guest experiences. The role requires overseeing kitchen operations, ensuring food safety standards, and guiding culinary teams in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.