Banquet Chef | Full-Time | Stride Bank Center

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.

At the direction of the General Manager the Banquet Chef is responsible for planning set-up food preparation organization execution sanitation and production of food items for banquet and private party events and other areas as needed. Responsible for completing all daily and weekly cleaning and production assignments as required by the General Manager.

This role pays an hourly rate of $12.00-$15.00

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 November 7 2025.

The Stride Bank Center is owned by City of Enid and professionally managed by Oakview Group. The Stride Bank Center is a 5000 seat arena opened in June 2013. The Arena is home to world-class concerts athletic events trade shows conventions and large banquets. The complex consists of the arena and convention space made up of multiple ballrooms to fit meetings conferences weddings and banquets of any size. Within house catering it makes it easy and convenient to have everything under one roof.

• Responsible for thorough understanding of daily function sheets in order to coordinate set-up of prep and organization of private parties and banquet events.
• Preparation of and storage of all food items necessary to operation of station in adherence with quality standards.
• Maintain required quantity of items used by other staff of the kitchen ie. dressings salsas soups etc.
• Communication with the Food and Beverage Manager and/or document on any required order sheets when special products are needed product levels are low or having problems with food quality or presentation.
• Consistent preparation (ie cooking techniques etc.) 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 ClubCorps quality standards guidelines.
• Proficient in sauce making cooking techniques for all types of meats seafood and vegetables.
• Knowledge and practice of safe food handling and personal hygiene at all times including professional/proper dress code and appearance standards.
• Responsible for cleanliness and sanitation of individual work area and kitchen as a whole including equipment counters tools waste areas etc.
• Assist fellow Employee Partners 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.

About you:

• 2-3 years kitchen experience
• Prefer culinary training
• Health & Sanitation Card
• Ability to communicate and follow instructions.
• Indoor environment fast pace

Physical Requirements:
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:
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 ourpeople improves ourservice and raises ourexcellence. 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.