Executive Chef/Director of Food

1 month ago

Waterloo, Iowa, United States Oak View Group Full time
Job Title: Executive Chef/Director of Food & Beverage

Oak View Group is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Executive Chef/Director of Food & Beverage to join our team. As a key member of our culinary team, you will be responsible for overseeing the direction of our Food & Beverage department, ensuring exceptional guest satisfaction, profitability, and a positive work environment.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage the overall Food & Beverage operation, ensuring high levels of quality and service while maintaining a profitable operation.
  • Coordinate and supervise the work of staff, including creating a positive work environment for all staff members.
  • Display knowledge of culinary preparation skills and teach others proper preparation and food presentation.
  • Manage food and labor costs through proper scheduling and purchasing.
  • Conduct regular inspections to ensure cleanliness and maintenance meet company standards.
  • Oversee and manage monthly inventory.
  • Provide high-quality, fresh food products in a timely manner for delivery to guests.
  • Assist kitchen staff in preparing hot and cold foods following portioning requirements as needed.
  • Assist front-of-house team in delivering high-quality service and products.
  • Participate as a team player with specific responsibilities related to preparation, excellent service, and delivery of product.
  • Coordinate the storage, maintenance, and repair of all kitchen equipment to ensure operational readiness.
  • Maintain sanitation, health, and safety standards and training in work areas.
  • Responsible for observing and testing foods to ensure proper cooking.
  • Consult with managers to plan menus and estimate expected food consumption.
Requirements:
  • Minimum of 5-7 years of 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 ServSafe Certification.
  • 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.
  • Ability to develop results-oriented staff through effective training, evaluation, motivation, coaching, and counseling.
  • Ability to positively distribute responsibility to others to meet objectives and achieve desired results.
  • Ability to recognize problems and 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.
About Oak View Group:

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. We offer an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest-attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity and do not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis.

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