Lead Garde Manger | Part-Time | SoFi Center

Oak View Group; Florida; On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Savings Plan

401(k) matching

Job summary

Oak View Group, the venue manager and food and beverage provider of the SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens, seeks a Lead Garde Manger for events and year-round private functions. You will prepare cold foods, salads, charcuterie, and plated items, working with the Executive Chef to execute menus and special events.

This part-time role pays $24.00–$27.00 per hour, with benefits including a 401(k) plan and matching.

Qualifications

• Food Handler certification is required or must be obtained within the required timeframe.
• Garde Manger or cold food preparation experience preferred.
• Ability to read and follow recipes, production guides, and food preparation checklists.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients for cooking, including washing, peeling, cutting, chopping, portioning, weighing, measuring, and mixing ingredients.
• Prepare and present a variety of high-quality cold food items, including salads, charcuterie, hors d'oeuvres, cold appetizers, and plated dishes.
• Prepare cold foods and other assigned menu items with consistent quality and presentation.
• Assist with the preparation and execution of buffets, food stations, banquets, receptions, and special events.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef and culinary team on seasonal menus, special event offerings, and other culinary initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with culinary and service staff to ensure timely, accurate, and efficient food production and service.
• Assist in training and mentoring junior culinary staff in food preparation, Garde Manger techniques, sanitation, and established kitchen procedures.
• Communicate food quality, inventory, equipment, or operational concerns to the appropriate culinary leadership.
• Maintain appropriate levels of mise en place and ensure food products are prepared and available for service in a timely manner.
• Portion and serve food using appropriate serving utensils and receptacles while maintaining established portion and presentation standards.
• Assist with plating and presentation of food items for individual service, buffets, banquets, and special events.
• Maintain proper storage, labeling, dating, rotation, and organization of food products.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary workstation throughout the shift.
• Wash, sanitize, and disinfect kitchen areas, work surfaces, tables, tools, knives, utensils, and equipment.

Skills

Knife skills

Food presentation

Reading recipes

Sanitation knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary experience preferred

Food Handler certification

Job description

Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents.

Position Summary

The Lead Garde Manger is responsible for the preparation, cooking, presentation, and quality of cold food items and other culinary products for members, guests, and event attendees at the SoFi Center for each TGL season and year-round private events. This position is responsible for preparing a variety of salads, charcuterie, hors d'oeuvres, cold appetizers, pâtés, terrines, plated items, and other menu components while maintaining high standards for food quality, presentation, sanitation, and service. The Garde Manger works closely with the Executive Chef and other culinary team members to execute menus, banquets, buffets, special events, and daily food production. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, creative, and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced culinary environment while consistently following recipes, food safety procedures, and established quality standards.

This role pays an hourly rate of $24.00 - $27.00.

Benefits for Part-Time roles: 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching.

This position will remain open until November 27, 2026.

About The Venue

Oak View Group is the venue manager and food and beverage provider of the SoFi Center, a first-of-its-kind venue located in Palm Beach Gardens on the campus of Palm Beach State College. TGL presented by SoFi is a new golf league, combining advanced technology with teams of top players from the PGA TOUR for two-hour weekly competitions in prime time. Seven TGL teams representing seven different cities go head-to-head in a season-long competition at SoFi Center, a first-of-its-kind venue built specifically for TGL on the campus of Palm Beach State College. Matches air on ESPN and the ESPN app in the U.S. with every shot live and all the players mic'd up, bringing unprecedented access to the competition for golf fans.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients for cooking, including washing, peeling, cutting, chopping, portioning, weighing, measuring, and mixing ingredients.
• Prepare and present a variety of high-quality cold food items, including salads, charcuterie, hors d'oeuvres, cold appetizers, and plated dishes.
• Prepare cold foods and other assigned menu items with consistent quality and presentation.
• Assist with the preparation and execution of buffets, food stations, banquets, receptions, and special events.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef and culinary team on seasonal menus, special event offerings, and other culinary initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with culinary and service staff to ensure timely, accurate, and efficient food production and service.
• Assist in training and mentoring junior culinary staff in food preparation, Garde Manger techniques, sanitation, and established kitchen procedures.
• Communicate food quality, inventory, equipment, or operational concerns to the appropriate culinary leadership.
• Maintain appropriate levels of mise en place and ensure food products are prepared and available for service in a timely manner.
• Portion and serve food using appropriate serving utensils and receptacles while maintaining established portion and presentation standards.
• Assist with plating and presentation of food items for individual service, buffets, banquets, and special events.
• Maintain proper storage, labeling, dating, rotation, and organization of food products.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary workstation throughout the shift.
• Wash, sanitize, and disinfect kitchen areas, work surfaces, tables, tools, knives, utensils, and equipment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous culinary, restaurant, hotel, catering, banquet, or food service experience is preferred.
• Previous experience in Garde Manger or cold food preparation is preferred.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation, cooking techniques, knife skills, and food presentation.
• Ability to read and follow recipes, production guides, and food preparation checklists.
• Knowledge of proper food handling, sanitation, and temperature control procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to food quality and presentation.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a culinary team in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with culinary leadership and team members.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and maintain production timelines.
• Food Handler certification is required or must be obtained within the required timeframe.

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis ("protected class") including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.