Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $80,000.00 - $90,000.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) savings plan
401(k) matching
Paid Time Off
Paid holidays
Job Description
Oak View Group is a leading global sports and entertainment company that operates top-tier venues and event spaces, including Harbor Park and Scope Arena. The company is known for its commitment to excellence, innovative management, and delivering exceptional experiences for guests, clients, and employees alike. Operating within the food and beverage sector, Oak View Group prioritizes quality, consistency, and customer satisfaction in every aspect of its culinary and hospitality offerings. The organization fosters a collaborative and dynamic workplace environment and supports its staff with comprehensive benefits and professional development opportunities. As a respected employer in the hospitality industry, Oak View... Show More
Job Requirements
- Minimum high school diploma or equivalent
- 5-7 years of relevant kitchen management experience
- Current Food Handler's card and alcohol service permit if applicable
- Ability to obtain and maintain sanitation certification
- Proficiency in hospitality employee scheduling
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage a large culinary team
- Flexibility to work variable event-driven schedules including evenings and weekends
- Professional presentation and demeanor
- Effective communication and active listening skills
- Ability to multi-task and work under pressure
- Self-directed with strong decision-making skills
Job Qualifications
- Minimum 5-7 years of kitchen management experience in a full-service events venue
- Demonstrated ability to meet projected food and labor costs
- Professional appearance and presentation
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Current Food Handler's card and alcohol service permit if required
- Knowledge of employee scheduling in hospitality
- Certification or ability to obtain certification in a nationally recognized sanitation program
- Strong knowledge of food preparation methods
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to develop and motivate staff through training and counseling
- Skilled in problem-solving, prioritization, and decision-making
- Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
- Flexible schedule availability including nights, weekends, and extended hours
Job Duties
- Manage, develop and mentor a culinary team of 35 full-time and part-time employees including hiring, firing, and disciplining
- Ensure event staff understand workplace expectations through training and hands-on mentorship
- Achieve budgeted food cost percentages via portion control, inventory management, purchasing, and waste reduction
- Control labor costs by effective staff scheduling, cross-training, and monitoring breaks
- Oversee food purchasing and preparation to meet company standards of quality and consistency
- Develop menus that maintain quality, consistency, and brand style
- Monitor food preparation to ensure compliance with recipes, portion sizes, and kitchen timings
- Supervise food appearance, temperature, sanitation and quality
- Coordinate kitchen equipment maintenance and repair
- Manage delivery and setup of catered services
- Implement staff skills training and orientation programs
- Foster a positive, compliant employee relations environment
- Staff scheduling, training, evaluation, and counseling
- Promote communication and teamwork among kitchen and front of house staff
- Enforce compliance with health, sanitation, safety, and employment regulations
- Maintain accurate kitchen records and administrative documentation
- Lead by example and provide constructive feedback to staff
- Oversee production of nutritious staff meals as per schedule
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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