Title Chef de Cuisine | Full-Time | University of Kansas Social Club
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $80,000.00 - $90,000.00
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 leading global sports and entertainment company dedicated to creating memorable experiences through the innovative management and operation of premier venues and events. Headquartered in the United States, Oak View Group operates a wide portfolio that includes arenas, clubs, and entertainment venues, delivering exceptional services that integrate operational excellence with community engagement. Their expertise spans venue development, investment, operations, and technology solutions, making them a significant player in the hospitality and entertainment industries. Oak View Group is committed to fostering a collaborative work environment that empowers employees to drive excellence and innovation, creating vibrant experiences for guests and members alike.
The Chef de Cuisine position at the University of Kansas Social Club in Lawrence, Kansas, offers a full-time, regular role with an annual salary range of $80,000 to $90,000. This position is integral to the culinary operations at the club, providing leadership and oversight to ensure high standards in food preparation, presentation, and service across multiple food concepts encompassing breakfast, lunch, dinner, bar service, private events, weddings, amenities, and special club engagements. The role demands comprehensive management of kitchen staff, including hiring, training, coaching, and staff development to cultivate a strong culinary team.
The Chef de Cuisine also assumes financial responsibility for the culinary department by managing budgets and controlling food and labor costs through strategic planning and operational efficiency. The role requires adherence to safety and sanitation standards while maintaining compliance with all food operations policies and procedures. Administrative duties form a critical part of the job, requiring the completion of regular operational reports, financial documentation, inventory and ordering records, and safety checklists. This leadership role is also highly visible within the club setting, tasked with building relationships with club members, addressing special requests, and promoting food and beverage offerings.
This position emphasizes a hands-on leadership approach, with the Chef de Cuisine expected to work alongside the culinary team, teaching techniques and contributing to menu development and recipe standardization. Oak View Group supports its full-time employees with comprehensive benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with matching contributions, and paid time off covering vacation, sick days, and eleven holidays annually. The role requires flexibility with work hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, to meet the dynamic scheduling needs of the club and its events.
The Chef de Cuisine position at the University of Kansas Social Club in Lawrence, Kansas, offers a full-time, regular role with an annual salary range of $80,000 to $90,000. This position is integral to the culinary operations at the club, providing leadership and oversight to ensure high standards in food preparation, presentation, and service across multiple food concepts encompassing breakfast, lunch, dinner, bar service, private events, weddings, amenities, and special club engagements. The role demands comprehensive management of kitchen staff, including hiring, training, coaching, and staff development to cultivate a strong culinary team.
The Chef de Cuisine also assumes financial responsibility for the culinary department by managing budgets and controlling food and labor costs through strategic planning and operational efficiency. The role requires adherence to safety and sanitation standards while maintaining compliance with all food operations policies and procedures. Administrative duties form a critical part of the job, requiring the completion of regular operational reports, financial documentation, inventory and ordering records, and safety checklists. This leadership role is also highly visible within the club setting, tasked with building relationships with club members, addressing special requests, and promoting food and beverage offerings.
This position emphasizes a hands-on leadership approach, with the Chef de Cuisine expected to work alongside the culinary team, teaching techniques and contributing to menu development and recipe standardization. Oak View Group supports its full-time employees with comprehensive benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with matching contributions, and paid time off covering vacation, sick days, and eleven holidays annually. The role requires flexibility with work hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, to meet the dynamic scheduling needs of the club and its events.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Proven experience in a culinary leadership role
- Formal culinary training or degree preferred
- Ability to lead and develop kitchen staff
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
- Strong financial management skills
- Excellent organizational and communication abilities
- Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Hands-on approach to team leadership
Job Qualifications
- Proven experience as a Chef de Cuisine, Executive Sous Chef, or similar leadership role in a high-volume, multi-concept culinary environment
- 3-5 years of experience as a Sous Chef or in a comparable leadership role
- formal culinary training or degree from an accredited culinary program preferred
- Strong leadership skills with experience hiring, training, coaching, and developing culinary teams
- Solid financial acumen with the ability to manage food cost, labor, and operating expenses to meet budget targets
- Comprehensive knowledge of food safety, sanitation standards, and BOH operational compliance
- Experience in menu development, recipe standardization, and maintaining quality and consistency across all food offerings
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities, with the capacity to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Hands-on leadership style with the ability to work alongside the team, coach techniques, and drive performance
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a guest-focused mindset and ability to partner across departments
- Additional hours are required to meet deadlines of the position, including nights, weekends, and/or holidays
Job Duties
- Provide guidance and direction for all day-to-day operations
- Manage hiring, training, coaching, and development of culinary staff
- Plan and manage the procurement, production, preparation, and presentation of food
- Ensure that all BOH operations adhere to proper safety and sanitation standards
- Understand and operate within cost guidelines and targets
- Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental policies, procedures, and brand standards
- Complete daily, weekly, and monthly management administrative duties including operations reports, financial documentation, standard operating procedures, safety and sanitation checklists, and ordering and inventory documentation
- Assist in menu design and direct food presentation, production, and control including all food for all Club food operation concepts which may include breakfast, lunch, dinner, bar, private events, wedding, amenities and special events
- Control labor and operating expenses through effective planning, recipe management, purchasing decisions, and revenue generation solutions
- Be visible in the restaurant, providing recognition to Members, promoting Food & Beverage, and handling special requests
- Coach and teach the team by working side-by-side with them as needed to teach different techniques, prepare new items, etc
- Work as an active member of the management team
- Creating professional relationships and active involvement with all club operations and departments, including Membership, Sales, and Marketing
- Supporting Employee Partners and participating in daily and weekly management meetings
- Accordingly, you may be expected to perform other tasks as needed or as directed
- Adhere to all of the various company, club and department written mandatory standards of operations, policies and procedures, manuals, memos, oral instructions, etc., all of which go to make up the essential functions of the job
- Responsible for maintaining good conduct and safe working habits in all areas, including the kitchen, and assuring that others are acting safely
- Attendance at daily line-up and participation as requested
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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