Executive Sous Chef - Signia by Hilton Indianapolis

Signia by Hilton Indianapolis is a premier luxury hotel situated in the heart of downtown Indianapolis, equipped with direct skywalk access to the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium. This iconic location is known for offering seven unique dining experiences, a breathtaking sky lounge, premium wellness facilities, and the largest ballroom in Indiana. Guests and visitors can enjoy the best in hospitality within a stylish and modern environment, with the Indianapolis Motor Speedway just seven miles away providing constant excitement and event opportunities. Signia by Hilton is part of the globally recognized Hilton brand, renowned for its commitment to hospitality excellence and world-class amenities. The hotel’s dynamic and diverse offerings ensure an engaging environment for both guests and employees alike, fostering a culture of innovation and high performance.

The role of Executive Sous Chef at Signia by Hilton Indianapolis is a pivotal position that contributes significantly to the culinary leadership and operational success of the hotel’s food and beverage services. This role involves assisting in the oversight of all hotel culinary operations, including both banquet and restaurant services, ensuring that every dish meets the highest standards of quality, presentation, and cost efficiency. The Executive Sous Chef works closely with the Executive Chef and Food and Beverage Director to create menus that reflect current food trends and regional flavors, especially for special banquets and events. This role demands a hands-on leader who can inspire and develop a culinary team, ensuring operational excellence and regulatory compliance around health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol awareness.

Ideal candidates will bring over five years of progressive culinary leadership experience within luxury, resort, or large-scale properties, ideally with prior involvement in property openings or renovations, which is a significant advantage for this exciting pre-opening opportunity. The Executive Sous Chef is also responsible for engaging with guests and clients to gather feedback and implement improvements that elevate the dining experience. This leadership role requires a composed, strategic, and collaborative team builder who leads by example while upholding Hilton’s core values of hospitality, integrity, leadership, teamwork, ownership, and a focus on the present moment. The position offers the chance to be part of an award-winning workplace culture that prioritizes not only guest satisfaction but also the wellbeing, growth, and success of its team members.

By joining Signia by Hilton Indianapolis, team members become part of a global network known for setting new standards in hospitality. Hilton’s dedication to the professional development and personal wellbeing of its employees is reflected through exceptional benefits such as travel perks, employee stock purchase programs, paid parental leave, caregiving and crisis support, mental health resources, generous paid time off, comprehensive health and welfare plans, and retirement savings options. This role provides a unique opportunity to grow within a respected and innovative company while contributing to an extraordinary guest experience every day. If you are passionate about culinary leadership and want to work in a vibrant and highly regarded environment, the Executive Sous Chef position at Signia by Hilton Indianapolis could be the perfect match for your career ambitions.