Executive Chef — Premium Venue Culinary Leader

Oak View Group; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off (vacation days, sickdays

Job summary

Oak View Group in Corpus Christi, TX seeks an Executive Chef to lead the culinary team within our premium live entertainment venue. You will coach, train, and mentor staff, manage food cost and scheduling, and ensure consistency across all kitchens.

This role requires 5–7 years of kitchen management in high-volume settings, strong leadership, and hands-on supervision, including event support, menu development, and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of kitchen management experience in a high-volume hotel, catering, or convention center.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and cost control practices.
• Must have a current food handler's card and alcohol service permit if required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the culinary team, including hiring, firing, and discipline.
• Ensure guest satisfaction by maintaining quality standards and timely service.
• Manage food costs, inventory, and purchasing to meet budgeted targets.
• Schedule staff to cover events, including evenings and weekends.
• Develop menus that reflect concept, quality, and consistency.
• Oversee kitchen operations, safety, sanitation, and record keeping.

Skills

Kitchen management

Staff training & development

Budget control

Leadership

Operations management

Tools

MS Word/Excel/Outlook

Job description

Oak View Group in Corpus Christi, TX seeks an Executive Chef to lead the culinary team within our premium live entertainment venue. You will coach, train, and mentor staff, manage food cost and scheduling, and ensure consistency across all kitchens.

This role requires 5–7 years of kitchen management in high-volume settings, strong leadership, and hands-on supervision, including event support, menu development, and safety compliance.