Culinary Supervisor | Full-Time | University of Kansas Athletics

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.

TheCulinary Supervisorwill 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 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 January 2 2026.

Allen Fieldhouse: Iconic home of KU mens and womens basketball.

David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium: Historic football stadium centerpiece of the KU Gateway District redevelopment.

Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena: State-of-the-art facility dedicated to KU volleyball located adjacent to Allen Fieldhouse.

Rock Chalk Park:

• Track & Field Stadium: Elite competition venue with Class I certification.

• Soccer Stadium: Hosts KU womens soccer matches.

Hoglund Ballpark: Baseball stadium near Allen Fieldhouse.

Responsibilities

• 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 Handlers Certification (or ability to obtain upon hiring).
• Positive attitude and strong team-oriented work ethic.

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.