Head Chef

Catalyst East Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Catalyst East Inc. in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Head Chef to oversee daily food preparation and lead kitchen operations in a fast‑paced office dining environment.

The ideal candidate has a strong culinary background with menu development and kitchen management, plus leadership and communication skills, able to perform under pressure; they will manage a team of 5–7 staff and collaborate with culinary professionals. Salary ranges from $55,000 to $70,859 per year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Experience in project management or similar role.
• Strong culinary background with menu development and kitchen management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily food preparation and maintain high-quality standards.
• Create and implement daily menus.
• Train and supervise kitchen staff.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Manage a team of 5–7 employees.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Culinary expertise

Menu development

Kitchen management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Asana

Trello

Job description

Catalyst East Inc., a leading food services company, is hiring a Head Chef in Indianapolis, IN. This full-time role offers a attractive compensation of $55,000 - $70,859 per year and benefits are not specified.

As the Head Chef, you'll oversee daily food preparation, maintain high-quality standards, and manage kitchen staff. Your tasks include creating daily menus, training staff, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

You'll work in a dynamic kitchen environment in Indianapolis, IN, collaborating with culinary professionals to deliver exceptional dining experiences.

The annual salary range for this position is $55,000 to $70,859, with benefits not yet disclosed. This role involves managing a team of 5-7 employees, overseeing daily operations, and ensuring the smooth functioning of the office. The candidate should have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, preferably with experience in project management or a similar role. Essential tools for this position include proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Outlook, as well as familiarity with project management software like Asana or Trello. The workplace is a bustling office environment, requiring strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask effectively. The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented, with excellent communication skills to interact with both team members and clients. Additionally, the role demands a proactive approach to problem-solving and a commitment to maintaining a high standard of work.

To succeed, you need a strong culinary background, experience in menu development and kitchen management, excellent leadership and communication skills, and the ability to work efficiently under pressure.

Oversee daily food preparation, create and implement daily menus, train and supervise kitchen staff, ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.Strong culinary background, experience in menu development and kitchen management, excellent leadership and communication skills, ability to work efficiently under pressure.