Executive Chef | Lead High-Volume Club Kitchen

Oak View Group; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Oak View Group in Chapel Hill, NC, is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the culinary team for the Carolina Club UNC Alumni. The role oversees food production, cost controls, menu development, and staff supervision with an event-driven schedule including evenings and weekends.

Salary ranges from $80,000 to $90,000 and is bonus eligible. Benefits include health, dental, vision, 401(k) with matching, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of kitchen management experience in a high-volume hotel, catering, or convention center.
• Demonstrated and verifiable track record of meeting projected costs.
• Professional appearance and presentation required.
• Knowledge of and skill in using MS Word/Excel/Outlook.
• Maintains a current food handler's card and alcohol service permit if required.
• Working knowledge of employee scheduling in a hospitality environment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain sanitation certification.
• Technical proficiency in food preparation methods.
• Able to interact with diverse personalities and coach staff.
• Able to delegate responsibilities and drive results.
• Strong prioritization, initiative, and decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Manage, develop, and mentor staff of culinary employees, including initiating employment actions such as hiring, firing, and disciplining.
• Ensure event staff are aware of workplace expectations and provide ongoing training and mentoring.
• Promote a positive, enthusiastic, and cooperative workplace environment by working side-by-side with staff.
• Lead by example and provide ongoing feedback to improve performance.
• Control budgeted food percentages through portion controls, inventory rotation, and purchasing.
• Schedule kitchen staff to optimize labor costs and staffing levels.
• Monitor kitchen safety, sanitation, and record-keeping procedures.
• Oversee menu development and ensure quality and consistency across outlets.
• Coordinate storage, maintenance, and repair of kitchen equipment.
• Provide leadership and training to kitchen staff and maintain a compliant work environment.

Skills

Kitchen management

Staff scheduling

Budget awareness

Food safety knowledge

Staff coaching

Leadership

MS Word/Excel/Outlook

Tools

MS Word/Excel/Outlook

Job description

Oak View Group in Chapel Hill, NC, is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the culinary team for the Carolina Club UNC Alumni. The role oversees food production, cost controls, menu development, and staff supervision with an event-driven schedule including evenings and weekends.

Salary ranges from $80,000 to $90,000 and is bonus eligible. Benefits include health, dental, vision, 401(k) with matching, and paid time off.