Title Sous Chef| Full-Time | University of Kansas Social Club

Oak View Group (OVG) is a leading global company specializing in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services. Established in 2015, OVG operates across multiple continents and manages a diverse portfolio including seven world-class venues and a broad client base featuring some of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions. The company is renowned for its comprehensive services that span venue development, management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales, setting a high standard in the entertainment and events industry. Oak View Group values diversity and inclusion, fostering a workplace that embraces varied perspectives to enhance innovation, service quality, and operational excellence. They commit to creating an environment reflecting and celebrating the diverse communities they serve, ensuring equal opportunity and non-discrimination in their hiring practices.

The University of Kansas Social Club, located in Lawrence, KS, and operated by Oak View Group, is seeking a full-time Sous Chef to join their culinary team. This role is critical in managing kitchen operations and delivering an exceptional dining experience through effective leadership and culinary expertise. The position offers an hourly wage ranging between $22.00 and $30.00 and includes benefits such as health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with matching contributions, and paid time off for vacations, sick days, and holidays.

As a Sous Chef, the incumbent is responsible for supervising and mentoring kitchen staff, ensuring high standards of quality and safety, and maintaining smooth kitchen operations during events. This includes overseeing line setups, buffet and beverage stations, and equipment preparation. The Sous Chef supports the Executive Chef with inventory management, food ordering, and maintaining administrative records. Candidates for this role must demonstrate strong leadership skills, excellent communication, and the ability to work independently while fostering a positive and cooperative work environment.

This role requires availability to work variable hours including evenings, weekends, and event-driven schedules, reflecting the dynamic nature of live entertainment and hospitality services. The successful candidate will be expected to uphold cleanliness standards rigorously, mentor staff, ensure compliance with food safety regulations, and contribute to maintaining the overall operating excellence of the venue’s kitchen. This position is pivotal to the business's effective and profitable operation, requiring a professional demeanor, self-direction, multitasking capability, and an enthusiastic approach to teamwork and service excellence.

This opportunity remains open until September 18, 2026, providing a rewarding career path within an innovative, inclusive, and fast-paced environment that values diversity and the unique contributions each employee brings to the team.