Lead Sous Chef — Drive Kitchen Excellence, Memorable Guests

Geronimo Hospitality Group; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discounts

Paid Time Off

Training & Development Opportunities

401K

Medical Benefits

24/7 Online Care

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Geronimo Hospitality Group's Bottleworks Hotel is seeking a hands-on Sous Chef to lead the daily kitchen operation, train and motivate staff, assist with ordering and inventory, and ensure menus meet our high standards set by the Executive Chef.

Your role will include food preparation in line with company standards, maintaining health and safety practices, monitoring stock levels, and managing a small team to deliver exceptional guest experiences every shift.

Qualifications

• Three plus years of Line Cook and Supervisory experience or culinary school required.
• ServSafe certified.
• Culinary education or equivalent work experience.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to operate and maintain kitchen equipment.
• Ability to manage a team while delegating tasks and ensuring the tasks are being completed efficiently and to proper expectations.
• Ability to handle difficult and challenging situations and conversations.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team in supporting and servicing day-to-day activities.
• Assist the Executive Chef in meeting and exceeding company food budget and goals.
• Assist in ensuring all kitchen staff are trained on dish specification.
• Order food products to appropriate levels.
• Prepare food for service appropriate to sales levels.
• Assist in monitoring and controlling stock levels and ensure stock rotation is followed in all store rooms and coolers.
• Lead by example, setting the pace and standards.
• Communicate a vision of success of which the team wants to be a part.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Team management

Food safety awareness

Education

Culinary education

ServSafe certification

Job description

Geronimo Hospitality Group's Bottleworks Hotel is seeking a hands-on Sous Chef to lead the daily kitchen operation, train and motivate staff, assist with ordering and inventory, and ensure menus meet our high standards set by the Executive Chef.

Your role will include food preparation in line with company standards, maintaining health and safety practices, monitoring stock levels, and managing a small team to deliver exceptional guest experiences every shift.