Executive Chef | Full-Time | University Club Alabama

Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Executive Chef | Full-Time | University Club Alabama Location US-AL-Tuscaloosa Job Post Information* : Posted Date 3 weeks ago(6/28/2026 9:09 AM) Job ID 2026-32628 Location Name University Club Alabama Category Culinary / Kitchen Management Type Regular Full-Time Location : Location US-AL-Tuscaloosa Job Post Information* : External Company Name Oak View Group Job Post Information* : External Company URL https://www.oakviewgroup.com/ Location : Postal Code 35401 Location : Address 421 Queen City Ave Job Post Information* : Post End Date 9/25/2026 Oak View Group Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents.  Position Summary The Executive Chef has the primary duty of managing the culinary team, a recognized department of the venue's F&B operation. The Executive Chef will actively supervise, coach, counsel, direct, train, and mentor employees in meeting company quality 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 Oak View Group's 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 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 the F&B Director.  The Executive Chef must provide a high level of oversight, culinary proficiency, and operational/personnel support to ensure the smooth running of 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 includes evenings and weekends. Open availability, professional presentation, outstanding interpersonal skills, and self-direction are required. This role pays an annual salary of $80,000-$93,000 and is bonus eligible. 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 September 25, 2026. About the Venue University Club Alabama exists to support its Members in living their best lives—on and off campus. Whether we’re providing pregame dining for Crimson Tide fans, offering meeting space for a university department event, or hosting a milestone celebration for a Member, our club is deeply integrated with the heartbeat of campus life and the Tuscaloosa community. Responsibilities Responsible for managing, developing, and mentoring staff of full-time and part-time culinary employees, including initiating employment actions such as hiring, firing, and disciplining. Ensures event staff are aware of workplace expectations and provides ongoing assistance, training, and mentoring to event staff. Promote a positive, enthusiastic, and cooperative workplace environment by working side-by-side with...