Banquet Chef | Full Time | Lucas Museum of Narrative Art

Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a comprehensive platform that spans venue development and offers end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, OVG has quickly established itself as a key player in the entertainment industry, serving a collection of seven world-class owned venues and an extensive client roster that includes some of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions around the world. Operating across four continents, the company’s global presence and commitment to excellence make it a pioneer in creating unforgettable live experiences for millions of guests each year.

Oak View Group is dedicated to the highest standards of service, innovation, and sustainability, ensuring that every event hosted within their venues is executed with precision and care. Their dynamic environment blends a passion for entertainment with a strong foundation in business, operations, and hospitality management, making the company an attractive destination for top industry professionals.

The Banquet Chef role at Oak View Group is a critical position within its culinary operations, directly contributing to the success of banquet and private party events. Reporting to the Executive Chef, the Banquet Chef will be responsible for the comprehensive planning, organization, and execution of food preparation and production for high-volume events. This role demands exceptional leadership skills, strategic thinking, and an innate attention to detail to oversee multiple events simultaneously while ensuring impeccable quality and consistency.

The Banquet Chef will play a pivotal role in leading production timelines, coordinating prep schedules, and managing staffing plans. A key focus will be on developing and maintaining structured systems that facilitate smooth culinary operations at scale, guaranteeing that food meets Oak View Group's rigorous standards in quality, presentation, and accuracy. Furthermore, the Banquet Chef will collaborate closely with sales, events, and culinary leadership teams to align menus and event expectations, ensuring seamless communication and execution.

Training, developing, and managing a talented banquet culinary team is also a fundamental aspect of this role. The Banquet Chef will inspire and guide team members to achieve operational excellence while maintaining strict compliance with food safety, sanitation, and organizational standards. In addition, this position oversees ordering, inventory management, and cost control to maximize efficiency and profitability.

Oak View Group offers an attractive annual salary ranging from $90,000 to $100,000 for this full-time position. Employees also benefit from comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching, and paid time off that includes vacation days, sick days, and 11 recognized holidays. This role requires commitment, including working nights, weekends, and holidays as needed, reflecting the nature of the live entertainment and event industry.

Joining Oak View Group means becoming part of a diverse, inclusive, and innovative team united by a shared goal of positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industries. The company's commitment to amplifying diverse voices and fostering equal employment opportunities ensures that every employee can contribute their unique talents and perspectives to drive the company’s mission forward. If you are a seasoned culinary professional with a passion for large-scale event execution and leadership, the Banquet Chef role at Oak View Group offers an exciting, impactful career path in a world-class organization.