Banquet Sous Chef for Stadium & University Athletics

Oak View Group; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Oak View Group is seeking a Campus Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in daily kitchen operations, food prep, banquet and buffet execution, staff supervision, scheduling, sanitation, and inventory management at our campus facilities in Lawrence, KS. The position requires leadership, strong organization, and the ability to manage nights, weekends, and holidays.

The role offers an annual salary of $75,000–$85,000 plus comprehensive benefits including health, dental and vision insurance, a

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience in a similar role within an upscale banquet, hotel, or convention center environment.
• Current state-issued Health Certificate and required immunizations.
• ServSafe certification required.
• Demonstrated technical knowledge and hands-on experience with food preparation methods and kitchen operations.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with co-workers, supervisors, guests, and vendors in a variety of situations.

Responsibilities

• Oversees all line set-up, prep, and breakdown activities. Responsible for in-service delegation of tasks to line personnel.
• Oversees all buffet, beverage, break, and carving table set-up and breakdown.
• Responsible for the setup of all equipment necessary for the above-mentioned areas, including but not limited to chafing dishes, sternos, china, serving ware, silverware, bowls and platters, heating lamps, and cutting boards.
• Assists Executive Chef with fulfilling kitchen record-keeping and administrative requirements, including food inventories and ordering of food products.
• Responsible for organizing employee work schedules, ensuring appropriate coverage for all kitchen areas.
• Measure, mix and cook ingredients according to recipes.
• Use a variety of pots, pans, knives, and other equipment to prepare and serve food.
• Maintain a clean kitchen. At the end of the day, there should be no food debris on the floor, walls, equipment, work tables, ceilings, or any other surface located within the kitchen area. This same standard must be maintained in all food production areas outside of the main kitchen.
• Ensures kitchen staff are aware of workplace expectations by providing ongoing assistance, training, and mentoring to kitchen staff. Promote a positive, enthusiastic, and cooperative workplace environment by working side by side with staff.
• Assists Executive Chef to ensure quality, consistency, and concept are maintained. Monitors production of food preparation, ensuring recipe specifications, portion controls, and kitchen timings are met.
• Monitors all food served relative to appearance, temperature, sanitary, and quality standards.
• Monitor events, materials, and surroundings.
• Guide, direct, and motivate kitchen employees.
• Ensure that all food safety standards are followed.
• Communicate with supervisors, peers, and subordinates.
• Make decisions and solve problems. Organize, plan, and prioritize work.
• Evaluate information against standards.
• Carry out ideas, programs, systems, or products.
• Document and record all personnel discipline information. Work with Human Resources for personnel discipline issues.
• Other duties as assigned by Executive Chef.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Food prep

Banquet operations

Food safety

Tools

ServSafe certification

Job description

Oak View Group is seeking a Campus Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in daily kitchen operations, food prep, banquet and buffet execution, staff supervision, scheduling, sanitation, and inventory management at our campus facilities in Lawrence, KS. The position requires leadership, strong organization, and the ability to manage nights, weekends, and holidays.

The role offers an annual salary of $75,000–$85,000 plus comprehensive benefits including health, dental and vision insurance, a