Premium-Venue Executive Chef: Lead F&B & Events

Oak View Group; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; 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 manage the venue's F&B operations at The Graham Park Exhibiton Center in Rochester, MN. The role oversees menu development, event catering, and staff leadership to ensure guest satisfaction and profitability.

The Executive Chef will supervise, train, and mentor employees, maintain health and safety standards, and coordinate with the General Manager to ensure a compliant, productive work environment. Open evenings and weekends are expected.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of kitchen management experience in a high-volume hotel, catering, or convention center.
• Proven track record of meeting projected costs.
• Professional appearance and presentation required.
• Knowledge of 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.
• Ability to positively interact with diverse personalities.

Responsibilities

• Manage, develop, and mentor staff of F&B employees, including hiring and disciplinary actions.
• Ensure event staff are trained and assisted to meet standards.
• Control F&B costs through portion controls, inventory rotation, and purchasing procedures.
• Schedule F&B staff and oversee labor costs.
• Develop menus and ensure quality and consistency of concepts.
• Monitor kitchen production, timing, and food appearance/temperature/quality.
• Coordinate setup of kitchens, events, and catering services.
• Provide leadership and development to F&B staff and maintain a positive work environment.

Skills

Kitchen management

Cost control

Staff leadership

Food safety

Scheduling

Tools

MS Word/Excel/Outlook

Job description

Oak View Group seeks an Executive Chef to manage the venue's F&B operations at The Graham Park Exhibiton Center in Rochester, MN. The role oversees menu development, event catering, and staff leadership to ensure guest satisfaction and profitability.

The Executive Chef will supervise, train, and mentor employees, maintain health and safety standards, and coordinate with the General Manager to ensure a compliant, productive work environment. Open evenings and weekends are expected.