Lead Garde Manger | Part-Time | SoFi Center

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. 

• Prepare ingredients for cooking, including washing, peeling, cutting, chopping, portioning, weighing, measuring, and mixing ingredients.
• Prepare and present a variety of high-quality cold food items, including salads, charcuterie, hors d'oeuvres, cold appetizers, and plated dishes.
• Prepare cold foods and other assigned menu items with consistent quality and presentation.
• Assist with the preparation and execution of buffets, food stations, banquets, receptions, and special events.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef and culinary team on seasonal menus, special event offerings, and other culinary initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with culinary and service staff to ensure timely, accurate, and efficient food production and service.
• Assist in training and mentoring junior culinary staff in food preparation, Garde Manger techniques, sanitation, and established kitchen procedures.
• Communicate food quality, inventory, equipment, or operational concerns to the appropriate culinary leadership.
• Maintain appropriate levels of mise en place and ensure food products are prepared and available for service in a timely manner.
• Portion and serve food using appropriate serving utensils and receptacles while maintaining established portion and presentation standards.
• Assist with plating and presentation of food items for individual service, buffets, banquets, and special events.
• Maintain proper storage, labeling, dating, rotation, and organization of food products.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary workstation throughout the shift.
• Wash, sanitize, and disinfect kitchen areas, work surfaces, tables, tools, knives, utensils, and equipment.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous culinary, restaurant, hotel, catering, banquet, or food service experience is preferred.
• Previous experience in Garde Manger or cold food preparation is preferred.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation, cooking techniques, knife skills, and food presentation.
• Ability to read and follow recipes, production guides, and food preparation checklists.
• Knowledge of proper food handling, sanitation, and temperature control procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to food quality and presentation.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a culinary team in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with culinary leadership and team members.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and maintain production timelines.
• Food Handler certification is required or must be obtained within the required timeframe.

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.

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.