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

Oak View Group (OVG) is a global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services. Founded in 2015, the company offers a comprehensive platform that spans venue development and management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. OVG operates a portfolio of seven world-class owned venues as well as an impressive roster of iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions across four continents. Their commitment to delivering outstanding live entertainment experiences is supported by innovative venue management and exceptional hospitality services, making them a prominent player in the global entertainment industry.

The position available is for a Sous Chef at the University of Kansas Social Club in Lawrence, Kansas, under the Oak View Group umbrella. This full-time, regular position reports to the Executive Chef and plays a pivotal role in the kitchen's daily operations. The Sous Chef will be responsible for supervising, coaching, mentoring, and directing kitchen staff to meet and uphold the highest quality standards and to maintain a positive, cooperative work environment. This role requires exemplary leadership skills, professional presentation, and the capacity to make independent decisions effectively. The Sous Chef will actively manage employee relations to foster a harmonious and compliant workplace.

Employees filling this role must be adaptable to a variable, event-driven schedule that includes evenings and weekends. The position offers an hourly wage range of $22.00 to $30.00. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with matching contributions, and paid time off that covers vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays annually. The position is open until September 18, 2026, providing prospective candidates with ample opportunity to apply.

In their daily duties, the Sous Chef will oversee all line setup, prep, and breakdown activities, ensuring each kitchen segment operates smoothly and efficiently. They will manage buffet, beverage, break, and carving table setup and breakdown, ensuring the proper arrangement and availability of all equipment such as chafing dishes, sternos, serving ware, and heating lamps. The Sous Chef will also assist in administrative functions including food inventories and ordering, as well as organizing employee work schedules to ensure all kitchen areas are adequately staffed.

This role demands strong culinary skills, including measuring, mixing, and cooking ingredients according to recipes using various kitchen tools. The Sous Chef is tasked with maintaining impeccable cleanliness standards within the kitchen and all related food production areas, ensuring no food debris remains on any surfaces after operations. The position also emphasizes staff training and motivation, promoting a positive and enthusiastic workplace atmosphere by working alongside kitchen employees. Ensuring food quality, consistency, portion control, presentation, temperature, and sanitary standards are met is fundamental to this role.

The Sous Chef must also be vigilant in monitoring event supplies and kitchen surroundings, guiding kitchen personnel, enforcing food safety standards, and maintaining effective communication with supervisors and peers. Problem-solving, decision-making, prioritizing tasks, documenting personnel discipline, and performing other duties assigned by the Executive Chef complete the comprehensive responsibilities associated with this vital role. This position is ideal for an experienced culinary professional eager to contribute to a dynamic team within a prestigious live entertainment environment.