Executive Chef | Full-Time | Louisville Slugger Field

Oak View Group is a global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services tailored for the live event industry. Known for its comprehensive approach, Oak View Group offers a 360-degree solution platform that supports a collection of world-class owned venues. The company’s client roster is illustrious, including some of the most influential and highly attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions globally. With a reputation for excellence and innovation, Oak View Group ensures that every event it manages is not only successful but also set a benchmark in quality and customer satisfaction. As a dynamic company committed to diversity and inclusion, Oak View Group fosters an environment that embraces differences and believes that inclusivity fuels innovation, strengthens its people, and enhances service and excellence. This ethos makes Oak View Group an exciting and rewarding place to build a career. The Executive Chef role at Oak View Group is a pivotal position with broad responsibilities in managing the culinary team, an integral department within the venue's food and beverage operations. The Executive Chef will lead and mentor a team of 35 full-time and part-time culinary staff, taking full ownership of employment-related actions including hiring, termination, suspension, discipline, promotion, and transfers. This leadership role requires the Executive Chef to create a positive, compliant, and cooperative work environment while overseeing all culinary operations with precision and professionalism. The Executive Chef is directly responsible for the daily operations of the kitchen aligned with Oak View Group’s policies and objectives, including event planning support, scheduling, food preparation, food cost control, food safety compliance, kitchen safety, and employee training. Additionally, this role demands a high level of operational oversight, culinary expertise, and personnel management to ensure smooth functioning of all food outlets and events hosted by the company. Maintaining excellent attendance and availability for a variable event-driven schedule—often comprising evenings and weekends—is essential. The Executive Chef must exemplify professional presentation, outstanding interpersonal skills, self-direction, and the ability to lead by example. This is a full-time role offering an annual salary range of $68,000 to $78,000. It comes with a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching, and paid time off consisting of vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays. The position remains open until January 9, 2026, reflecting the company’s commitment to finding the ideal candidate who fits both the professional demands and the company culture. The candidate selected for this role will be instrumental in ensuring operational excellence and guest satisfaction in one of the most prestigious live event environments. This role not only demands technical culinary and managerial skills but also an ability to foster a team oriented and inclusive working atmosphere. If you are passionate about culinary leadership, enjoy working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, and aspire to grow your career within a global leader in venue management, Oak View Group welcomes your application.

• Minimum of 3-5 years kitchen management experience
• Professional appearance and presentation
• Valid Food Handler's card and alcohol service permit if required
• Ability to obtain certification in nationally recognized sanitation program
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Experience with employee scheduling in hospitality
• Effective communication and active listening skills
• Ability to work nights, weekends and flexible hours
• Strong problem-solving ability
• Detail-oriented and multitasking skills
• Self-directed and team-oriented work approach