Executive Chef

Executive Chef |The Station District

US-MT-Great Falls

Job ID 2024-17836

Location Name

The Station District

Category

Culinary / Kitchen Management

Type

Regular Full-Time

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

The Executive Chef has the primary duty of managing the culinary team, a recognized department of venue’s F&B operation. The Executive Chef will actively supervisor, coach, counsel, direct, train and mentor employees in meeting company qualify standards, and will independently initiate and authorize all employment actions such as hiring, termination, suspension, discipline, promotion and transfer. The Executive Chef will actively and independently manage all aspects of employee relations to ensure a positive, harmonious, compliant and cooperative work environment.

The Executive Chef is responsible for overseeing the direction of the kitchen’s daily activities in accordance with OVG policies and objectives to ensure guest satisfaction, profitability and a positive, productive and compliant work environment. The Executive Chef is solely responsible for the effective management and operation of the culinary team including restaurant operations, event planning support, scheduling, food preparation and production, food cost control, compliance with food safety and sanitation policies, cleaning, kitchen safety, employee training and supervision, and any other tasks assigned by management. The Executive Chef must provide a high level of oversight, culinary proficiency and operational / personnel support to ensure the smooth running all food outlets and events.

This is a key position for the effective and profitable operation of the business. The Executive Chef must maintain excellent attendance and be available to work a variable event-driven schedule which to evenings and weekends. Open availability, professional presentation, outstanding interpersonal skills and self-direction required.

This role will pay a salary of $70,000 to $80,000.

For FT roles : Benefits : Health, Dental and Vision insurance, 401(k) savings plan, 401(k) matching, and paid time off (vacation days, sick days, and 12 holidays).

This position will remain open until December 30, 2024

About the Venue

Join the team at The Station District, an exciting culinary and community hub in Great Falls, Montana. Overlooking the Missouri River, this innovative food hall is a collaboration between Big Sky Select and Oak View Group (OVG). It offers a dynamic workplace with four diverse culinary concepts including Asian Fusion, Italian, Mexican, and an American Grill, where creativity, passion, and a commitment to quality thrive. Whether you're a chef, manager, or food enthusiast, you'll find opportunities to hone your craft and contribute to creating memorable dining experiences in a prime location that serves both residents and visitors.

At The Station District, we value growth, development, and community engagement. With Big Sky Select’s vision and OVG’s expertise, employees benefit from ongoing training and career advancement opportunities within a supportive environment. This isn’t just a place to work; it’s a community space designed to bring people together through food and culture. If you’re passionate about food and eager to be part of a vibrant, community-focused team, The Station District is the perfect place to grow and thrive. Apply today and help shape the future of dining in Great Falls!

Responsibilities

• Assists in the overall effective management of the catering, Concession and Restaurant Operation
• Assist in the management of restaurant operations of 5 separate food concepts and catered events from set-up to tear down, including handling all communication with hourly staff, culinary staff & guests. Attend weekly meetings to ensure precise communication within the department.
• Ensures total compliance with all alcohol service policies. Monitors alcohol service throughout event to assure 100% compliance with Alcohol Service policies. Reports any alcohol service or compliance issues to management immediately.
• Ensure legal, efficient, professional and profitable operation of the venue.
• Generate and review financial reports, including budgets, projections, forecasting, revenue analysis, disbursements, capital investments, labor and product costs, wage and salary control, P&L financial statements.
• Author, review and amend policies & procedures, as requested by the General Manager.
• Author and amend contracts; authorize terms as directed by the General Manager.
• Oversee scheduling and labor allocation.
• Work in tandem with the General Manager to business volume in relation to anticipating staffing needs, target market demographics; determine and project financial and production volume to guest ratio.
• Evaluate recent historical sales and purchasing data for the purpose of identifying purchasing patterns and accurate cost of goods.
• Program and maintain the point of sale system to ensure accurate financial reporting, tracking of accountability, and commodity levels by location.
• Directs and assists staff in preparing and attaining future goals.
• Provides each manager with the proper direction and follows up on all assignments.
• Inspects the operation on a regular basis to ensure that the established quality standards are maintained.
• Prepares required reports accurately and submits them on time, follows up with department heads to ensure that their reporting is completed within the same guidelines.
• Develops an effective management team.
• Gives the staff clear direction, and provides the necessary assistance for them to perform their work.
• Assists the General Manager in evaluating each manager’s performance and makes recommendations for their improvement.
• Reviews and assists in the development of menus and marketing plans and programming with the appropriate department heads.
• Establishes and maintains personal relationships with managers, staff, suppliers, vendors and the public that projects the restaurant establishment in a positive light.

Qualifications

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.

Salary : $70,000 - $80,000