Executive Chef: Lead Creative Menus & Kitchen Team

Evolving Solution Services; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Dining discount

401(k)

Job summary

Clancy's Hospitality is seeking an Executive Chef in Indianapolis to lead culinary operations, design innovative menus, and drive quality, safety, and profitability. You will mentor staff, manage inventory and budgeting, and ensure health standards across the kitchen to deliver exceptional dining experiences.

The role requires proven leadership, strong organizational and communication skills, and a passion for accommodating dietary needs while maintaining high standards and cost control.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Executive Chef or in a senior culinary leadership role within a reputable food service establishment.
• Formal culinary education or equivalent professional training in culinary arts.
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards and kitchen sanitation practices.
• Demonstrated ability to manage kitchen staff and operations effectively.
• Excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise all kitchen staff, including hiring, training, scheduling, and performance evaluations.
• Oversee food preparation and presentation to ensure consistency, quality, and adherence to recipes and standards.
• Control kitchen costs by managing inventory, ordering supplies, and minimizing waste while maintaining quality.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and sanitation regulations and maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment.
• Collaborate with management and front-of-house teams to coordinate service and optimize guest satisfaction.
• Monitor and maintain kitchen equipment and facilities, coordinating repairs and upgrades as needed.
• Analyze customer feedback and sales data to continuously improve menu offerings and kitchen operations.

Skills

Executive leadership

Culinary education

Food safety standards

Staff management

Organizational skills

Education

Culinary education

Tools

Kitchen management software

Job description

Clancy's Hospitality is seeking an Executive Chef in Indianapolis to lead culinary operations, design innovative menus, and drive quality, safety, and profitability. You will mentor staff, manage inventory and budgeting, and ensure health standards across the kitchen to deliver exceptional dining experiences.

The role requires proven leadership, strong organizational and communication skills, and a passion for accommodating dietary needs while maintaining high standards and cost control.