Oak View Group

Executive Chef | Full-Time | Villanova University Athletics

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $85,000.00 - $100,000.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
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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 a globally recognized leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services within the live event industry. The company offers a comprehensive 360-degree solution for a diverse portfolio that includes owned venues and a client roster boasting some of the most influential and highly attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions worldwide. Known for its innovative approach and commitment to excellence, Oak View Group plays a pivotal role in shaping the live entertainment landscape by delivering world-class experiences for audiences and partners alike.

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Job Requirements

  • Minimum of 5-7 years kitchen management experience
  • Demonstrated and verifiable track record of meeting projected costs
  • Professional appearance and presentation
  • Knowledge of using computer software including MS Word, Excel, Outlook
  • Maintains a current Food Handler's card
  • Alcohol service permit if required by state or local government
  • Working knowledge of employee scheduling in hospitality
  • Certification in a nationally recognized sanitation program
  • Technical proficiency in food preparation methods
  • Effective communication skills
  • Ability to develop and motivate staff
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize
  • Self-directed work ethic
  • Flexible schedule availability including nights and weekends

Job Qualifications

  • Minimum of 5-7 years kitchen management experience in a full service restaurant or events venue
  • Demonstrated and verifiable track record of meeting projected costs
  • Professional appearance and presentation required
  • Knowledge of and skill in using computer software, including MS Word, Excel, Outlook
  • Maintains a current Food Handler's card and alcohol service permit if required by state or local government
  • Working knowledge of employee scheduling in a hospitality environment
  • Ability to obtain and maintain certification in a nationally recognized sanitation program
  • Technical proficiency and experience demonstrating verifiable knowledge of food preparation methods
  • Ability to positively interact with diverse personalities, including co-workers, subordinates, guests and purveyors in a variety of work situations
  • Must have active listening and effective communication skills
  • Ability to develop results-oriented staff through effective training, evaluation, motivation, coaching and counseling
  • Ability to assist others in developing needed skills for effective job performance
  • Ability to positively distribute responsibility to others to meet objectives and achieve desired results
  • Ability to recognize problems and to creatively and expeditiously find solutions
  • Ability to set priorities and use initiative
  • solid decision-maker
  • Ability to be detail-oriented, multi-task and effectively prioritize in a continuously changing environment
  • Ability to be self-directed while working in a team-oriented environment
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule
  • able and willing to work nights, weekends and long hours

Job Duties

  • Responsible for managing, developing and mentoring staff of 15 full-time and part time culinary employees, including initiating employment actions such as hiring, firing, and disciplining
  • Ensures event staff are aware of work place expectations
  • provide on-going assistance, training and mentoring to event staff
  • promote a positive, enthusiastic and cooperative workplace environment by working side-by-side with staff
  • reinforce procedures and practices through repetition
  • lead by example and provide on-going constructive feedback
  • Responsible for ensuring that budgeted food percentages are achieved through effective control measures including portion controls, kitchen timings, food inventory rotation measures, receiving and food storage procedures, inventory controls, effective purchasing procedures, kitchen security procedures and waste control
  • Controls labor costs through effective scheduling of kitchen staff, cross-training and development of employees
  • responsible for monitoring breaks and break documentation for kitchen staff and the daily approval of break documentation
  • Ensures that the purchasing and preparation of all food products meet Oak View Group's standards of quality and consistency
  • Responsible for the development of menus, ensuring quality, consistency and style of concept are maintained
  • Monitors production of food preparation ensuring recipe specifications, portion controls and kitchen timings are met
  • Monitors all food served relative to appearance, temperature, sanitary and quality standards
  • Supervises all line set-up, prep and breakdown activities
  • Responsible for in-service delegation of tasks to line personnel
  • Coordinates the storage, maintenance and repair of all kitchen equipment to ensure operational readiness
  • Coordinates the delivery and set-up of catered services and food service areas as needed
  • Arranges and manages kitchen staff skills training and development, including departmental orientation of new employees
  • Provides leadership and support to the entire kitchen staff
  • builds morale and encourages empowerment of staff
  • Maintains a positive and compliant employee relations climate
  • Responsible for staffing, training, evaluation and counseling of kitchen staff
  • Promotes support and communication with entire staff
  • Positively interacts with front of house staff
  • Rapidly solves problems
  • Ensures compliance with health, sanitation, safety and employment regulations by clearly communicating and reinforcing standards and procedures to kitchen staff
  • Ensures proper kitchen record keeping and administrative requirements including food inventories and invoicing of food products
  • Responsible for organizing employee work schedules, ensuring appropriate coverage for all kitchen areas, staff compliance with venue uniform policy
  • Promotes teamwork among staff through effective communication, follow through and goal setting
  • Leads by example and thorough instruction to effectively obtain quality management of product, service and philosophy of concept
  • Responsible for overseeing the production of staff meals ensuring that they are on time, healthy and substantial per meal calendar

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

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