Executive Chef - Congressman Solomon P. Ortiz International Center

Position Summary

The Executive Chef has the primary duty of directing the culinary team, a recognized department of the venue's F&B operation. The Executive Chef will actively coach, counsel, train, and mentor employees in meeting company quality standards and will independently initiate and authorize all employment actions such as hiring, termination, suspension, discipline, promotion, and transfer.

The Executive Chef will actively and independently manage all aspects of employee relations to ensure a positive, harmonious, compliant, and cooperative work environment.

The Executive Chef is responsible for overseeing the direction of the kitchen’s daily activities in accordance with Oak View Group's policies and objectives to ensure guest satisfaction, profitability, and a positive, productive, and compliant work environment.

The Executive Chef is solely responsible for the effective direction and operation of the culinary team, including event planning support, scheduling, food preparation and production, food cost control, compliance with food safety and sanitation policies, cleaning, kitchen safety, employee training and supervision, and any other tasks assigned by the F&B Director.

The Executive Chef must provide a high level of oversight, culinary proficiency, and operational/personnel support to ensure the smooth running of all food outlets and events. This is a key position for the effective and profitable operation of the business. The Executive Chef must maintain excellent attendance and be available to work a variable event-driven schedule, which includes evenings and weekends.

Open availability, professional presentation, outstanding interpersonal skills, and self-direction are required.

This role pays an annual salary of sign in to see pay

This position will remain open until February 5, 2027.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing, developing, and mentoring staff of full-time and part-time culinary employees, including initiating employment actions such as hiring, firing, and disciplining.
• Ensures event staff are aware of workplace expectations and provides ongoing assistance, training, and mentoring to event staff.
• Promote a positive, enthusiastic, and cooperative workplace environment by working side-by-side with staff.
• Reinforce procedures and practices through repetition; lead by example and provide ongoing constructive feedback.