Executive Sous Chef - Conrad Indianapolis

Conrad Indianapolis is looking for a Executive Sous Chef to join the Culinary Team! This is an amazing opportunity to grow your career in a Fortune 500 company within a sophisticated luxury brand.

As the city's first true luxury hotel and only Forbes recommended hotel in the state, this 23-story tower has 247 guest rooms, 15,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, and 2 food and beverage outlets: The Capital Grille and The Lounge with the added convenience of in-room dining. We are home to the city’s only hotel spa and are connected via skywalk to The Arts Garden and The Indiana Convention Center, giving teams and guests seamless access across downtown Indianapolis.

Join a team that values clear goals, open communication, and data-driven decisions—backed by Hilton systems, strong ownership partnerships, and a culture that develops leaders and recognizes results.

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Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

Picture yourself brightening someone’s day. When you join our Hotels team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work! As an Executive Sous Chef, you’re not just assisting in the direction and administration of all hotel culinary operations – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

Responsibilities

Here's what you'll do during a typical day:

• Assist in overseeing day-to-day culinary operations: Manage the preparation and production of hotel meals, ensuring high standards of food quality, presentation, cost controls, and overall profitability
• Enhance menu offerings: Partner with the Executive Chef and Food and Beverage Director to develop and execute menu selections for special banquets and events, incorporating current food trends and regional flavors
• Delight our guests: Engage with guests and clients to gather feedback, identify trends, and support the Executive Chef in implementing improvements that enhance the dining experience
• Support operational efficiency: Assist in managing and refining kitchen systems, processes, and workflows to maintain seamless operations
• Cultivate a high-performing team: Drive engagement and retention through performance management, professional development, and recognition programs
• Uphold regulatory standards: Maintain compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol awareness regulations, ensuring the highest standards of guest and team member wellbeing

Qualifications

What It Takes to Make the Stay

At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member:

A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality. Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership. A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.

Join an Award-Winning Workplace Culture
At Hilton, we don’t just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests—we build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, we’ve welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality. Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the World’s Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With our suite of world-class brands, and a company-wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, we’re setting new standards for the future of travel. Whether you’re starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way. Come for the job, stay for the career—and help us make every stay a little more magical. Curious about life at Hilton? Explore our Careers Blog to see why we’re more than a great place to stay—we’re a great place to work.