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. 

The Director of Restaurants primary purpose is to oversee the daily food and beverage operations in support of the Director of Food & Beverage. Ensure all food and beverage operations, including Private Events and member services, are coordinated to exceed member and guest expectations while driving initiatives to achieve the Club's revenue and profit objectives. This position will work closely with the Director of Food & Beverage and Executive Chef to ensure the standards of service and safety guidelines are met.

The benchmarks for a successful Director of Restaurants are as follows: The maintenance of all quality standards for service, cleanliness, and safety; employee relations and staff development. Assist the Food and Beverage Director in achieving annual sales and profit in overall front-of-house operations while exceeding member expectations through strong leadership and management skills. Also responsible for assisting in the development and training of all service personnel to maintain a high level of service as well as ensure that the Club adheres to the standards that have been set forth by OVG. Reports Directly To: General Manager. Directly supervises all front-of-house food and beverage staff.

This role pays an annual salary of $58,000 to $67,000 and is bonus eligible.

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 September 18, 2026. 

• Maintain exceptional Member Relations and facilities by creating a quality environment through staffing, programming, service operations, and maintenance.
• Complete scheduled inventories and ensure proper administration processes are followed.
• Responsible for front-of-house scheduling and ensuring that they meet budgeted labor targets.
• Ensure all expense control systems are in place with close monitoring of all department expenses, including the revenue-to-payroll ratio. Ensure appropriate forecasting systems are utilized.
• Work with the Member committees to develop and implement Member activities and events.
• Communicate with Members on both group and individual bases to ensure the Club is exceeding their expectations.
• Collaborate with the Food and Beverage team to create and implement new ideas.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local food sanitation and safety regulations. Be knowledgeable about the most updated laws and guidelines and communicate this information to the staff.
• Assist in selecting and developing a qualified staff of Service Excellence Employees to understand the relationships between value, Member service and satisfaction, and Member retention/attrition.
• Develop Employees for career advancement using Performance Review Systems, Cross Training, and Developmental Planning.
• Responsible for ensuring the service team is properly trained to deliver exceptional service and to create memorable moments for Member and Private Event clients. This could include interactive dining, table-side service, promoting specialty or signature items, etc.
• Create an excellent work environment centered upon teamwork and mutual respect that is expected to focus upon Member Satisfaction and the 3 Steps of Service while producing the Club's revenue objectives.
• Implement and effectively execute specific training programs timely and consistently to ensure Club staff is providing Members with quality service and products.
• Responsible for the scheduling of all service personnel. Ensure controls on time reporting via the time management systems are in place by computing the total hours and making sure the times are accurate by both the Employee Partners and the supervisor. Ensure Employees are adhering to mandated policies and procedures as outlined in the Time Management Policy.
• Attend all Department Head staff meetings and Food & Beverage meetings, as well as hold weekly service training meetings and special training sessions when needed.
• Perform a line-up twice daily, going over the events of the day and menu items.
• Ensure service recovery programs are in place, staff is properly trained to execute them, and staff is properly utilized as set forth by management.
• Executes all menus, promotions, and programs as outlined by the Director of Food & Beverage in accordance with Club standards.
• Ensures that daily walkthroughs are being conducted in all Front of House areas.
• Because of the fluctuating demands of the company's operation, it may be necessary that each employee perform a multitude of different functions; therefore, as an essential part of your position, you will be expected to help others when the occasion arises, just as other Employee Partners are expected to help you. Accordingly, you may be expected to perform other tasks as needed or as directed.
• Adhere to all the various company, club, and department written mandatory standards of operations, policies, and procedures; manuals; memos; oral instructions; etc., all of which go to make up the essential functions of the job.
• Attend all Department Head, Food and Beverage, Private Events, and General Staff meetings.
• Continuously improve Member satisfaction through programming, pricing, promotions, and compliance with OVG standards of operations and training.
• Where applicable, oversee side work duties assigned to F&B staff and general housekeeping for all F&B outlets.
• Initiate and control a wine/beverage sales incentive for the service team on a monthly or quarterly basis.
• In addition, maintain the required OVG Standards of Operations by helping the F&B Director in controlling labor costs, linen costs, miscellaneous F&B expenses, etc.

• 5-7+ years in Club management or a related field in the Food & Beverage industry.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Food Handler's Certificate, Alcohol Safety, STAR Service Certification, STAR Trainer Certification, TABC Certification, and CPR Certification are preferred.
• Deals with highly confidential material (i.e., member/employee data).
• Service STAR Training, Alcohol Management.
• Computer literacy required/Spreadsheet knowledge required. Computer skills, good communication skills, and the ability to be a strong leader.
• Professional indoor office/club environment.
• Standing, walking, exposure to temperature changes, dust, fumes, or gases, climbing/ladders, squatting/kneeling, reaching, grasping, pushing/pulling, and twisting/bending.
• Capable of lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling heavy objects on occasion, folding/unfolding, talking, hearing, and seeing.
• Attendance requirements for this position as outlined on the weekly schedule. Additional hours are required to meet deadlines of the position, including weekends and/or holidays.

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.

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.