Oak View Group

Culinary Supervisor | Full-Time | Memorial Booth Stadium

Location US-KS-Lawrence
Job ID
2025-24653
Location Name
Memorial Booth Stadium (University of Kansas Football Stadium)
Category
Culinary / Kitchen Management
Type
Regular Full-Time

Oak View Group

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

Overview

The Culinary Supervisor will play a key role in delivering high-quality food for premium events, concession events, private events and large-scale catering. Culinary Supervisor is responsible for preparing menu items utilizing cooking equipment in a fast-paced environment and must adhere to high food quality standards to ensure guest satisfaction. Portion control, food waste and sanitation are additional areas that the Culinary Supervisor must be aware of while operating in the kitchen and culinary areas. The Culinary Supervisor is responsible for the overall culinary operation within the culinary service areas and is responsible for monitoring and training the culinary staff to ensure that company standards are met. The Culinary Supervisor must maintain excellent attendance and be available to work events as scheduled per business need.

 

This role will pay an hourly rate of $20.00-$22.00.

 

Benefits for Full-Time roles: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching, and Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays)

 

This position will remain open until October 17, 2025.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for coordinating and supervising the work of kitchen staff.
  • Displays knowledge of culinary preparation skills and teaches others proper preparation and food presentation.
  • Assists in the control of food and labor costs.
  • Conducts regular inspections of all locations to ensure cleanliness and maintenance meet company standards.
  • Assists with monthly inventory.
  • Responsible for providing high quality, fresh food products in a timely manner for delivery to guests.
  • Prepare hot and cold foods following company recipes and portioning requirements.
  • Participate as a team player with specific responsibilities related to preparation, excellent service and delivery of products.
  • Responsible for reporting any maintenance required for kitchen equipment.
  • Maintains sanitation, health and safety standards in work areas.
  • Responsible for observing and testing foods to ensure proper cooking.
  • Responsible for portioning, arranging and garnishing food plates for delivery to guests.
  • Responsible for consulting with Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef to plan menus and estimate expected food consumption.
  • Must show demonstrated ability to meet the company standard for excellent attendance.

Qualifications

  • Professional training through a culinary education or working in a fast-paced fine dining restaurant/catering facility required. Previous experience working in a supervisory capacity in a kitchen required.
  • Knowledge of cooking techniques, food prep, and kitchen safety standards.
  • Able to operate standard kitchen equipment including the broiler, steamer, convection oven, mixer, meat slicer and chef knife.
  • Ability to communicate with employees, co-workers, volunteers, management staff and guests in a clear, business-like and respectful manner which focuses on generating a positive, enthusiastic and cooperative work environment.
  • Ability to speak, read and write in English.
  • Ability to work well in a team-oriented, fast-paced, event-driven environment.
  • Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
  • Must be able to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, based on the event schedule.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., stand for long periods, and work in a physically demanding environment.
  • Food Handler’s Certification (or ability to obtain upon hiring).
  • Positive attitude and strong team-oriented work ethic.

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.

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