Executive Chef | Full-Time | Phoenix Mercury Training Facility & Phoenix Suns HQ
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $75,000.00 - $85,000.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) savings plan
401(k) matching
Paid Time Off
vacation days
Job Description
Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services dedicated to the live event industry. The company provides an unmatched, comprehensive 360-degree solution set tailored to a diverse portfolio of world-class owned venues. Its clientele boasts some of the most influential and highly attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions worldwide. Established as a powerhouse in the live events ecosystem, Oak View Group consistently pushes the boundaries of innovation, quality, and service to deliver memorable experiences to guests and partners alike. The company's commitment to excellence, diversity, and community... Show More
Job Requirements
- Culinary degree or equivalent high-level culinary experience
- Minimum 5-7 years of progressive leadership experience as an Executive Chef or similar role
- Strong background in wellness-focused, performance, or athletic dining preferred
- Proven ability to lead, develop, and inspire a culinary team
- ServSafe Manager certification or equivalent
- Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Demonstrated success managing budgets and food costs
Job Qualifications
- Culinary degree or equivalent high-level culinary experience
- Minimum 5-7 years of progressive leadership experience as an Executive Chef or similar role
- Strong background in wellness-focused, performance, or athletic dining preferred
- Expertise in from-scratch cooking, recipe development, and menu engineering
- Proven ability to lead, develop, and inspire a culinary team in a high-performance environment
- Strong knowledge of nutrition, dietary requirements, and food trends relevant to athletes
- Demonstrated success managing budgets, food cost, and labor efficiency
- Excellent communication and organizational skills with cross-department collaboration
- ServSafe Manager certification or equivalent
- Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays
Job Duties
- Manage, develop, and mentor a culinary staff of 35 full-time and part-time employees
- Initiate employment actions including hiring, firing, and disciplining staff
- Ensure event staff understand workplace expectations and provide ongoing training and mentoring
- Maintain budgeted food percentages through effective control measures including portion control and inventory management
- Control labor costs via scheduling, cross-training, and monitoring breaks
- Oversee menu development ensuring quality, consistency, and adherence to concept standards
- Supervise kitchen operations including line setup, prep, and breakdown
- Coordinate maintenance and repair of kitchen equipment
- Manage delivery and setup for catered services
- Organize skills training and orientation for new employees
- Foster positive employee relations and maintain compliance with health, safety, and employment regulations
- Ensure accurate kitchen record keeping and scheduling
- Promote teamwork through effective communication and goal setting
- Oversee production of staff meals aligned with health and portion requirements
- Provide overall leadership of culinary program at the Mercury Training Facility
- Design performance-driven menus tailored to athlete nutritional needs and dietary restrictions
- Lead and mentor sous chefs and cooks to maintain culinary standards
- Collaborate with nutritionists and medical staff to align menus with health goals
- Uphold food safety and sanitation standards including FIFO, ServSafe, and HACCP protocols
- Oversee recipe development, production, and presentation for daily and special events
- Maintain cleanliness and organization across all kitchen areas
- Act as a visible, hands-on leader working alongside the culinary team
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
Job Location
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