Title Sous Chef | Full-Time | Ocean Center

Oak View Group (OVG) is a distinguished global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services. Founded in 2015, the company has grown to operate seven world-class owned venues and provides comprehensive capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. OVG's portfolio encompasses iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions across four continents, reflecting its expansive reach and influence in the live entertainment industry. With a focus on innovation and operational excellence, Oak View Group is committed to delivering memorable experiences to visitors and patrons worldwide, creating environments that are safe, inclusive, and engaging.

Located in Daytona Beach, Florida, the Ocean Center venue under Oak View Group is a hub for various high-profile events and entertainment, requiring meticulous culinary operations management. The Ocean Center provides a dynamic environment where the culinary team is expected to uphold the standards of quality, safety, and guest satisfaction integral to the Oak View brand.

The Sous Chef role at the Ocean Center is a pivotal position within the culinary team. As a full-time regular position, it offers an hourly wage range of $22.00 to $24.00, reflecting the level of expertise and responsibility required. The Sous Chef will actively supervise, coach, counsel, and mentor food service employees to meet and exceed company quality standards. This position demands proactive leadership, excellent attendance, and flexibility to work a variable event-driven schedule, including evenings and weekends.

The role involves managing all aspects of employee relations to foster a positive, harmonious, compliant, and cooperative work environment. Candidates must demonstrate professional presentation, outstanding interpersonal skills, and strong independent decision-making capabilities. The Sous Chef will also be responsible for ensuring proper kitchen operations, including line setup, food prep, buffet and beverage station management, and cleanliness across all food production areas.

In addition to daily culinary responsibilities, the Sous Chef assists the Executive Chef with administrative duties such as food inventories, ordering supplies, and organizing employee work schedules. A key focus of the position is maintaining quality, consistency, and adherence to food safety standards, ensuring that every dish meets the highest standards of taste, appearance, and sanitation.

The position requires a state-issued Health Certificate, ServSafe certification, and the ability to work collaboratively within a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. The Sous Chef is expected to provide ongoing training, evaluation, motivation, and coaching to the kitchen staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Oak View Group emphasizes diversity and inclusion as central to its success, recognizing that a diverse workforce strengthens innovation, service quality, and overall excellence. As an equal opportunity employer, Oak View Group encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply, demonstrating a commitment to inclusive hiring practices.

Benefits for this full-time role include health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with matching contributions, and generous paid time off including vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays annually. This role is essential in supporting the culinary operations that contribute significantly to the overall guest experience at the Ocean Center. The position will remain open until August 14, 2026, offering potential candidates a valuable opportunity to join a leading entertainment venue's culinary team.