Executive Chef — Luxury Hotel Restaurant Operations

Hilton; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incredible travel perks

Employee stock purchase program (ESPP)

Paid parental leave

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Signia by Hilton Indianapolis is seeking an Executive Chef for the Restaurants team to lead culinary operations at a premier downtown destination connected to major venues. The role focuses on high standards, guest engagement, and strategic menu development across multiple outlets.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of luxury-hospitality leadership, strong team-building skills, and experience with large-scale operations or pre-openings.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive culinary leadership experience in luxury, resort, or large-scale properties.
• Background overseeing hotel restaurant operation of at least 5 outlets.
• Experience with property openings or renovations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day culinary operations: manage prep, production, food quality, presentation, costs and profitability.
• Enhance menu offerings with the Executive Chef and F&B Director for banquets and events.
• Engage with guests/clients to gather feedback and implement dining improvements.
• Support kitchen systems, processes and workflows to ensure seamless operations.
• Cultivate a high-performing team through engagement, development and recognition programs.
• Uphold health, safety, sanitation and alcohol awareness regulations.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Team management

Job description

Signia by Hilton Indianapolis is seeking an Executive Chef for the Restaurants team to lead culinary operations at a premier downtown destination connected to major venues. The role focuses on high standards, guest engagement, and strategic menu development across multiple outlets.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of luxury-hospitality leadership, strong team-building skills, and experience with large-scale operations or pre-openings.