Executive Chef – Lead Menu Innovation & Kitchen Ops

ADP, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Dining discount

401(k)

Job summary

Clancy’s Hospitality in Indianapolis, IN, is seeking an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations, design innovative menus, and mentor a skilled kitchen team. The role requires strong leadership, budgeting, and compliance with health and safety regulations.

The position offers a competitive salary range with bonus potential and comprehensive benefits, reflecting the restaurant's commitment to excellence and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Executive Chef or senior culinary leader.
• Formal culinary education or equivalent training.
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards and sanitation.
• Excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
• Experience managing kitchen staff and operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise kitchen staff, including hiring, training, scheduling, and evaluations.
• Oversee food prep and presentation for consistency and quality.
• Control costs by managing inventory, orders, and waste.
• Ensure health, safety, and sanitation compliance.
• Coordinate with management and FOH to optimize guest satisfaction.
• Maintain equipment and coordinate repairs/upgrades.
• Analyze feedback and sales data to improve menus.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Food safety

Menu design

Mentoring

Education

Culinary education

Tools

Budgeting software

Inventory management systems

Kitchen management systems

Job description

Clancy’s Hospitality in Indianapolis, IN, is seeking an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations, design innovative menus, and mentor a skilled kitchen team. The role requires strong leadership, budgeting, and compliance with health and safety regulations.

The position offers a competitive salary range with bonus potential and comprehensive benefits, reflecting the restaurant's commitment to excellence and guest satisfaction.