Food & Beverage Manager / Executive Chef

Hotel Indigo Baton Rouge – Downtown | Full‑Time | Leadership Role

About Hotel Indigo Baton Rouge – Downtown

Hotel Indigo Baton Rouge – Downtown is a 93‑room boutique hotel located in the heart of the city’s historic district. The property blends local charm, modern design, and personalized service, offering guests an intimate, chef‑driven hospitality experience. Our F&B program is small but high‑impact, with a focus on quality, creativity, and authentic Baton Rouge flavor.

Position Overview

Hotel Indigo Baton Rouge is seeking a dynamic, hands‑on Food & Beverage Manager / Executive Chef to lead the full culinary and F&B operations of our boutique lifestyle hotel. This hybrid role blends Executive Chef, Sous Chef, Culinary Manager, Kitchen Manager, and Food & Beverage Manager responsibilities — ideal for a hospitality professional who thrives in a chef‑driven, boutique hotel environment and wants to shape a memorable guest experience.

What You’ll Lead

Full Food & Beverage Operations including breakfast service, bar operations, small plates, and special events
Executive Chef responsibilities including culinary execution, kitchen leadership, food quality, and presentation
Culinary operations including prep, production, inventory, ordering, vendor management, and cost control
Bar program management including cocktails, beverage menus, and guest engagement
FOH + BOH staff training, scheduling, coaching, and performance management
Food cost, beverage cost, labor cost, waste reduction, and margin optimization
Compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and hospitality standards
Collaboration with the General Manager on promotions, seasonal menus, and guest experience enhancements

This role is perfect for someone who loves culinary creativity, restaurant management, hotel F&B leadership, and hands‑on kitchen work.

What Makes You a Strong Fit

Experience as an Executive Chef, Sous Chef, Chef Manager, Culinary Manager, Food & Beverage Manager, or Kitchen Manager
Background in boutique hotels, upscale casual dining, chef‑driven restaurants, or lifestyle hospitality
Ability to lead both front‑of‑house and back‑of‑house teams
Strong understanding of food service management, inventory control, ordering systems, and culinary operations
Passion for guest experience, service excellence, and hospitality management
Hands‑on leadership style — willing to cook, plate, serve, and support wherever needed
Strong communication, organization, and team‑building skills

Why Indigo Baton Rouge

A boutique hotel environment where your culinary identity, creativity, and leadership directly shape the guest experience
Freedom to influence menus, service style, and the entire F&B program
Supportive leadership team that values authenticity, innovation, and hospitality
A unique opportunity to build a standout F&B program in the heart of downtown Baton Rouge

Ready to lead a boutique F&B program with real creative freedom? Apply today and bring your culinary vision to life at Hotel Indigo Baton Rouge.