Sous Chef — Lead, Mentor & Craft Seasonal Menus

White Lodging Services, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits

Parental leave

Referral bonuses

PTO with rollover

Tuition reimbursement

Discounted rooms

Leadership development

Job summary

White Lodging Services, Inc. seeks a seasoned culinary leader to direct daily kitchen operations across assigned outlets. You will lead a high-performing team, ensure top-quality food preparation, and partner with front-of-house to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years of hotel culinary leadership, strong menu development skills, and a commitment to safety and mentorship in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years leading culinary teams in a hotel/restaurant setting.
• Experience creating and executing menus and recipes.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily food preparation in assigned areas with high-quality, seasonal techniques.
• Interview, hire, train, and manage culinary staff to maintain a high-performing team.
• Uphold cleanliness and sanitation; ensure safe kitchen operations.
• Organize and manage food prep operations including menu timelines and execution.
• Control food costs through inventory, portion control, and waste reduction.
• Mentor associates to support career growth and guest-experience excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Kitchen management

Food safety

Inventory control

Menu planning

Education

Associate degree in culinary arts or business administration

Job description

White Lodging Services, Inc. seeks a seasoned culinary leader to direct daily kitchen operations across assigned outlets. You will lead a high-performing team, ensure top-quality food preparation, and partner with front-of-house to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years of hotel culinary leadership, strong menu development skills, and a commitment to safety and mentorship in a fast-paced environment.