Executive Chef - High-Volume Venue Kitchens

Oak View Group; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; 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 in Corpus Christi, TX seeks an Executive Chef to lead the culinary team across all F&B operations, ensuring guest satisfaction, profitability, and a compliant work environment. The role oversees menu development, food production, cost control, and event planning support with a focus on quality and consistency.

The Executive Chef will mentor staff, manage hiring and performance, schedule work, and ensure sanitation and safety standards are met.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of kitchen management experience in a high-volume setting.
• Proven cost control and budget management skills.
• Food safety and sanitation knowledge and certifications.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Manage, develop, and mentor full-time and part-time culinary staff, including hiring and discipline.
• Ensure event staff are trained and aligned with expectations and standards.
• Oversee kitchen operations to meet quality and cost targets, including food cost control.
• Plan menus, supervise production, and ensure portion control and adherence to recipes.
• Monitor sanitation, safety, and health compliance across all kitchen areas.
• Coordinate staff scheduling, training, and development; lead by example.

Skills

Staff leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

MS Word/Excel/Outlook

Job description

Oak View Group in Corpus Christi, TX seeks an Executive Chef to lead the culinary team across all F&B operations, ensuring guest satisfaction, profitability, and a compliant work environment. The role oversees menu development, food production, cost control, and event planning support with a focus on quality and consistency.

The Executive Chef will mentor staff, manage hiring and performance, schedule work, and ensure sanitation and safety standards are met.