Campus Executive Chef: Lead High-Volume Culinary Team

Oak View Group; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan with Matching

Paid Time Off (vacation, sick days, 11

Holiday/paid time off

Job summary

Oak View Group in Lawrence, Kansas, seeks an Executive Chef to lead the culinary team across a high-volume venue operations portfolio, including event catering and premium hospitality.

You will recruit, coach, and manage staff, control food costs, develop menus, ensure safety and sanitation compliance, and partner with operations to deliver guest-focused experiences. This role requires flexibility to work evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of kitchen management experience in a high-volume hotel, catering, or convention center.
• Proven track record of managing costs and budgeting in a culinary operation.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to train and mentor staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and mentor the culinary team to meet company standards.
• Oversee menu development and food production across venues.
• Ensure food safety, sanitation, and inventory controls are maintained.
• Manage labor scheduling and optimize kitchen operations.
• Direct event catering and in-house dining experiences.
• Collaborate with General Manager on budgets and vendor relations.

Skills

Kitchen management

Staff leadership

Food cost control

Event catering

Menu development

Quality standards

Job description

Oak View Group in Lawrence, Kansas, seeks an Executive Chef to lead the culinary team across a high-volume venue operations portfolio, including event catering and premium hospitality.

You will recruit, coach, and manage staff, control food costs, develop menus, ensure safety and sanitation compliance, and partner with operations to deliver guest-focused experiences. This role requires flexibility to work evenings and weekends.