Executive Chef, Events Culinary Operations

O+O Hospitality Group

Job Location:

Webster Groves, MO - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Executive Chef Events Culinary Operations
The Hall at Olive Oak

The Executive Chef Events Culinary Operations is a senior culinary leadership role responsible for the direction management and long-term success of the Events culinary program. This position provides leadership and accountability for team performance menu development operational systems and financial stewardship across OO Events private dining operations and marquee event execution.

The Executive Chef empowers and develops a strong culinary team capable of independently executing smaller events and private dining service while maintaining OO Hospitalitys standards of excellence hospitality creativity and consistency.

Reporting to Bonnie Moore this position maintains primary culinary ownership of Events dining rooms large-scale events and private dining menus while collaborating openly within the broader OO culinary leadership team.

Core Responsibilities & Leadership Scope

Lead Develop and Grow the Culinary Team

Provide direct leadership coaching accountability and development for a culinary team that may include Sous Chefs cooks and prep staff.
Build a culture of professionalism communication mentorship urgency and hospitality-driven teamwork.
Develop future culinary leaders through delegation coaching training and performance management.
Create clear expectations around standards execution sanitation teamwork and guest experience.
Ensure the culinary team is equipped to successfully execute day-to-day events and private dining operations with increasing independence and confidence.
Participate in hiring onboarding scheduling oversight performance conversations and team development planning.

Own Culinary Direction & Menu Development

Maintain primary ownership of menus for Events dining rooms private dining programs weddings galas and large-scale catered experiences.
Design menus that balance creativity operational practicality guest experience seasonality and financial performance.
Collaborate with leadership and accept constructive feedback and menu direction when appropriate.
Encourage thoughtful cross-property culinary collaboration and shared innovation across OO Hospitality concepts when beneficial.
Continuously refine offerings systems and culinary standards to strengthen the Events program.

Drive Financial Accountability & Operational Stewardship

Maintain full ownership and accountability for food cost performance purchasing practices inventory systems ordering accuracy and waste management.
Develop and maintain efficient systems around prep pars ordering storage and production planning.
Monitor and manage vendor relationships product quality and purchasing decisions with a strong understanding of financial impact.
Partner with leadership to understand labor performance staffing needs profitability drivers and operational opportunities.
Use reporting forecasting and operational insight to support financially healthy culinary operations.

Maintain Operational Excellence

Uphold exceptional standards of food quality presentation sanitation organization and execution across all Events culinary operations.
Build systems and accountability structures that support consistency across varied event styles service formats and event sizes.
Oversee execution standards for private dining and event service while allowing appropriate ownership and autonomy within the culinary team.
Troubleshoot operational challenges proactively and communicate effectively across departments.

Provide Visible Leadership for Major Events

Maintain required attendance and active culinary leadership presence at weddings galas marquee events and other large-scale experiences.
Serve as a visible leadership partner during major executions supporting team performance enforcing standards assisting with plating and service execution and helping teams navigate high-volume or high-complexity environments.
Remain a hands-on culinary leader when needed while ensuring the roles primary focus remains leadership oversight and strategic direction rather than daily production ownership.

Additional Responsibilities

Operate with and uphold OO Hospitalitys Core Values in all aspects of leadership and operations.
Maintain the highest standards of food safety sanitation and workplace safety.
Collaborate effectively with Events leadership and cross-functional partners to support exceptional guest experiences.
Other duties as assigned.

As a valued member of our team the chosen candidates compensation will include the following benefits:

A competitive annual salary commensurate with experience
Eligibility for quarterly bonus program within first year of service
Annual performance and compensation review
Option to participate in health dental vision and life insurance plans. 50% of employee-only premiums will be covered. Coverage will be effective on the 1^st of the month following hire date
Two weeks of paid time off after 90 days in full-time role subsequently renewing with 3 weeks PTO on anniversary of role acceptance.
4 weeks paid parental leave after one year of service
Discounts at all locations within the OO Hospitality Group
Eligibility to enroll in 401(k) and/or ROTH plans after one year of service
Discounts at all locations within the OO Hospitality Group
Positive & Professional Work Environment
Community Events & Volunteer Opportunities

Must be able to maneuver to all food and beverage areas. Requires mobility prolonged standing bending stooping and reaching. Must be able to respond to visual and aural cues. Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity. Must be able to tolerate varying levels of stress temperature illumination air quality and fatigue. Must be able to work nights and weekends.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the operation
We are an equal opportunity employer and valuediversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity age marital status veteran status or disability status.

Required Experience:

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