Lead Sous Chef — Kitchen Leadership & Team Coaching

Cunningham Restaurant Group; Indianapolis, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Cunningham Restaurant Group's Livery Indy is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations and mentor a high-performing team in a fast-paced, upscale environment. You will oversee food preparation, maintain quality, and ensure cost-effective menu execution with strong attention to hygiene standards.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, staff development, and collaboration with front-of-house to deliver exceptional guest experiences at Livery Indianapolis.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of previous Sous Chef experience in an upscale, scratch cooking kitchen.
• Ability to provide excellent professional references from former supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and design of appetizers, entrees, and desserts.
• Produce a delicious, eye-catching, and high-quality product with attention to food costing and budgetary guidelines.
• Manage and develop team members in the kitchen, establishing a schedule that assesses and plays to the strengths of one’s team.
• Ensure the kitchen operates in an efficient, timely manner that upholds company standards.
• Comply and enforce federal and state-specific health department standards.
• Maintain an approachable, patient, and positive attitude in working with one’s Front of House and Back of House team.

Skills

Kitchen Leadership

Food Costing

Team Development

Menu Execution

Quality Control

Job description

Cunningham Restaurant Group's Livery Indy is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations and mentor a high-performing team in a fast-paced, upscale environment. You will oversee food preparation, maintain quality, and ensure cost-effective menu execution with strong attention to hygiene standards.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, staff development, and collaboration with front-of-house to deliver exceptional guest experiences at Livery Indianapolis.