Sous Chef, Premium | Full-Time | Enmarket Arena

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.

Position Summary

Assist the Executive Chef in all aspects of the main, grill, and/or premium kitchens (ie. ordering, scheduling, sanitation, maintenance, employee development, performance reviews).

This role pays an hourly rate of $25.00-$30.00.

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 August 15, 2025.

About the Venue

Located just under one mile from Historic Downtown Savannah, Enmarket Arena has brought a new level of entertainment to the region while breathing new life into a quiet section of Savannah. The new Arena, which has created a vibrant center of activity in Savannahs core, seats up to 9,500 people for live events such as concerts, family shows and Savannah Ghost Pirates ECHL hockey games.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for proper preparation, excellence of product, profit and labor cost.
• Organize and help in the service of all activities concerning ala carte, employee meals and premium suites.
• Consistent preparation and presentation based on overall standards, including portion size, of daily special, salads, entrees, etc. as applicable per work assignment and as designated by Executive Chef which are produced within OVGs quality standards guidelines.
• To train, supervise, direct and/or performance manage employees when needed.
• To enhance the overall knowledge and team spirit of the kitchen staff, providing the 3 Steps of Service.
• To attend F&B meetings, premium meetings, and line up.
• Ordering, receiving and proper rotation of food and kitchen goods
• Menu development for the ala carte and premium menus, and any other special request by a Member or the Executive Chef.
• Responsible for the expediting at any meal period and ensuring proper quality, portioning and presentation.
• Adhere to all cleaning schedules and duties set up by the Executive Chef.
• Responsible for cleanliness and sanitation of individual work area and kitchen, including equipment, counters, tools, waste areas, etc.
• Assist fellow Employee, Members, and guests to ensure delivery of the 3 steps of service without being directed.
• Be aware of team members and the environment and participate as a member of the team.
• Notify supervisor of Member/Guest complaints at the time they occur.
• Rectify, practicing service recover, any complaints as soon as possible.
• Must be able to interact with Members/Guests professionally, helping them with changes and last minute requests as needed.
• 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.
• Follow all service department, club and corporate guidelines and policies as instructed by supervisor, policies, and manuals.
• Responsible for maintaining good conduct and safe working habits while in all areas, including the kitchen, and assuring that others are acting safely.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years as line cook.
• Prefer culinary training.
• Health & Sanitation Card.
• Ability to communicate and follow instructions.
• Indoor environment, fast pace.
• Standing, walking, exposure to temperature changes, dust, fumes, or gases, climbing/ladders, squatting/kneeling, reaching, grasping, pushing/pulling, twisting/bending, lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling up to 100 lbs on occasion, folding/unfolding, talking, hearing, and seeing.
• Primary tools/equipment used in this position and approximate weight: Equipment (30 - 50 lbs.), chaffers (30 - 50 lbs.), boxes (30 - 50 lbs.), Carts (10 - 50 lbs.)
• 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.

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.