Executive Chef: Lead Culinary Team at Premier Events

Oak View Group; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; 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 seeks an Executive Chef to lead the culinary team within AutoZone Park in Memphis. You will supervise, train, and mentor staff while overseeing food prep, cost control, and adherence to safety standards.

The role requires scheduling, event planning support, and strong leadership to ensure guest satisfaction and profitability. You will manage a dynamic, event-driven kitchen, maintain quality and consistency across outlets, and ensure compliance with health and sanitation policies.

Qualifications

• 3-5 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.
• Able to use computer software, including MS Word/Excel/Outlook.
• Maintains a current food handler's card and alcohol service permit if required by state or local government.
• Working knowledge of employee scheduling in a hospitality environment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain certification in a nationally recognized sanitation program.

Responsibilities

• Managing, developing, and mentoring a staff of 35+ culinary employees, including initiating hiring/firing/discipline.
• Provide ongoing assistance, training, and mentoring to staff; lead by example; give feedback.
• Ensure budgeted food percentages through control measures, inventory, purchasing, and waste control.
• Control labor costs through scheduling and cross-training.
• Monitor breaks and approve break documentation.
• Ensure purchasing and preparation meet company standards of quality and consistency.
• Develop menus and maintain quality, consistency, and style of concept.
• Monitor production, recipe specs, and kitchen timings.
• Monitor food appearance, temperature, sanitation, and quality.
• Supervise line setup, prep, and breakdown; delegate tasks.
• Coordinate storage, maintenance, and repair of kitchen equipment.
• Coordinate catering delivery and setup as needed.
• Organize staff training and orientation for new employees.
• Provide leadership and support to kitchen staff; build morale.
• Maintain compliant employee relations; communicate with front-of-house.
• Ensure health, sanitation, safety, and employment regulations; reinforce standards.
• Maintain kitchen records, inventories, and invoicing.
• Organize staff schedules and coverage; enforce uniform policy.
• Promote teamwork and effective communication; lead by example.
• Oversee production of staff meals.

Skills

Kitchen management

Leadership

Food cost control

Staff training

Scheduling

Problem solving

Communication

Tools

MS Word/Excel/Outlook

Job description

Oak View Group seeks an Executive Chef to lead the culinary team within AutoZone Park in Memphis. You will supervise, train, and mentor staff while overseeing food prep, cost control, and adherence to safety standards.

The role requires scheduling, event planning support, and strong leadership to ensure guest satisfaction and profitability. You will manage a dynamic, event-driven kitchen, maintain quality and consistency across outlets, and ensure compliance with health and sanitation policies.