Banquet Pastry Chef | Part-Time | McAllen Convention Center

Oak View Group is a premier global leader specializing in venue development, management, and offering premium hospitality services specifically tailored for the live event industry. With a diverse portfolio that spans world-class owned venues and a prestigious client list, Oak View Group serves some of the most influential and highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions worldwide. The company prides itself on providing an unmatched, comprehensive 360-degree solution designed to enhance the guest experience and operational excellence across all facets of event management and hospitality services. This dedication to quality and innovation positions Oak View Group as a key driver in the evolving landscape of live entertainment and hospitality. The Banquet Pastry Chef role at Oak View Group is an essential culinary position focused on preparing an array of menu items in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, ensuring stringent adherence to top-tier food quality standards. This role is pivotal in delivering high-quality desserts, pastries, and salads that meet the expectations of guests and uphold the company’s reputation for excellence. The Banquet Pastry Chef is responsible for precise portion control, minimizing food waste, and maintaining high sanitation standards throughout all kitchen operations. Additionally, this position works closely with the Executive Chef to align product orders and production levels with event requirements. The role offers an hourly wage ranging from $12.00 to $16.00 and includes benefits such as a 401(k) savings plan and employer matching for part-time employees. This position remains open until December 31, 2025, and provides a unique opportunity for culinary professionals seeking to work in dynamic settings that host a variety of live events. The holistic responsibilities encompassed within this role emphasize teamwork, effective communication, and rigorous quality control to ensure guest satisfaction at every event. By joining Oak View Group, candidates become part of a forward-thinking company that values diversity and inclusion, aiming to positively disrupt the live entertainment industry through innovation and excellence.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience in a culinary or pastry chef role preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
• Capacity to work efficiently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Possession of valid food handling certificate if required by local regulations
• Ability to manage portion control and minimize food waste
• Willingness to adhere to all sanitation, health and safety standards
• Availability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays