Sous Chef

About Us

The Indigo Road Hospitality Group (IRHG) is where hospitality is more than a job; it's a family, a lifestyle, and an exciting journey. Founded in 2009 by Steve Palmer, IRHG sets itself apart by fostering an environment where our people come first. With internal growth opportunities across 30+ locations, we prioritize heart and mission to change the hospitality industry forever.

About the Role

A successful Sous Chef with 2+ years' experience managing the line in an upscale yet approachable, food-focused environment. You will procure the highest quality product to create unforgettable dishes while overseeing service and food quality on the line. As an ambassador for Indigo Road, you’ll embrace Internal Hospitality and strive to create memorable experiences for people through food.

Responsibilities

• Set the tone for guest experience by influencing and leading a positive, collaborative, and fun team environment where everyone is treated with respect and kindness.
• Oversee, maintain, and manage food and service quality.
• Assess, implement, and manage service standards by ensuring consistency across operational procedures.
• Achieve financial objectives by preparing an annual budget, scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances, and initiating corrective actions.
• Create and carry out strategic business objectives that mitigate risk and maximize profit across recruitment, finance, legal, and restaurant operations (FOH/BOH).
• Forecast financial trends to control labor, food, and beverage costs.
• Partner with the General Manager to ensure a positive and collaborative environment when leading by example.
• Encourage development amongst the team and promote a positive experience for staff and guests to achieve P&L goals.
• Oversee all aspects of the kitchen, including problem resolution and effective communication.

Requirements

• 2+ years of successful restaurant management experience.
• Experience thriving in high-volume, scratch kitchens, and upscale food-focused environments.
• Passionate about Internal Hospitality and embrace our core values.
• Strong problem-resolution skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills and a keen eye for detail.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to navigate important conversations.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: Competitive base pay and PTO benefits after 90 days.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive health insurance coverage, including medical, dental, and vision.
• Financial Planning: Access to a 401K plan with a 50% match on your first 6% investment, along with Roth options.
• Home Loan Program: Zero-interest housing loan program to help you achieve home ownership.
• Employee Discounts: Discounts at our 15 restaurant concepts and growing boutique hotels division.
• Family Time: 4 weeks of PTO for maternity/paternity leave.