Executive Chef – Premium Venue Culinary Lead

Oak View Group; South Carolina; On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid Time Off (vacation, sick days, 11

Holidays

Job summary

Oak View Group is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the culinary team across the venue's F&B operations. The role oversees menu development, staff training, scheduling, food safety, and event execution to ensure guest satisfaction and profitability.

You will recruit, coach, and manage employees, control food costs, and maintain high standards of quality and compliance. The position requires evenings and weekends availability and offers a $90,000–$100,000 salary with bonus eligibility.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of kitchen management experience in a high-volume environment.
• Current food handler's card and alcohol service permit if required by state/local government.
• Strong knowledge of employee scheduling in a hospitality setting.
• Ability to obtain and maintain sanitation certification.

Responsibilities

• Manage, mentor, and develop culinary staff including hiring, training, and performance management.
• Control food costs through portioning, inventory, purchasing, and waste reduction.
• Oversee menu development and ensure consistency with client vision and quality standards.
• Ensure health, sanitation, safety, and employment regulations are followed across all kitchen operations.
• Coordinate kitchen staff scheduling and event support to meet service demands.

Skills

Kitchen management

Staff training

Scheduling

Tools

MS Word/Excel/Outlook

Job description

Oak View Group is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the culinary team across the venue's F&B operations. The role oversees menu development, staff training, scheduling, food safety, and event execution to ensure guest satisfaction and profitability.

You will recruit, coach, and manage employees, control food costs, and maintain high standards of quality and compliance. The position requires evenings and weekends availability and offers a $90,000–$100,000 salary with bonus eligibility.