Executive Chef / Director, Food & Beverage | Full-Time | Fort Smith Convention Center

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Executive Chef / Director, Food & Beverage | Full-Time | Fort Smith Convention Center

Location

US-AR-Fort Smith

Job Post Information* : Posted Date

5 hours ago (8/11/2026 12:02 PM)

Job ID

2026-33778

Location Name

Fort Smith Convention Center

Category

Culinary / Kitchen Management

Type

Regular Full-Time

Location : Location

US-AR-Fort Smith

Job Post Information* : External Company Name

Oak View Group

Job Post Information* : External Company URL

https://www.oakviewgroup.com/

Location : Postal Code

72901

Location : Address

55 S 7th St

Job Post Information* : Post End Date

11/6/2026

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.

This individual will serve as the Executive Chef / Director, Food & Beverage for a premier food & beverage operation as well as menu design and meal preparation of the facility, including catering & events and concerts and concessions. Additionally, work with the Food & Beverage Manager to execute purchasing, receiving, and producing. This innovative professional will be tasked with assembling and leading a high-performance team that will deliver an exceptional F&B experience for a diverse group of guests/clients while maximizing profits and ensuring favorable profit margins. This role pays an annual salary of $60,000-$80,000 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 November 6, 2026 .

The Fort Smith Convention Center offers 116,800 square feet of usable, infinitely flexible event space, including a 40,000 sq. ft. Exhibit Hall, 8 meeting rooms, and over 3,000 sq. ft. of pre-function space. The Convention Center also boasts a 1,331-seat, state-of-the-art Performing Arts Center just steps from historic downtown Fort Smith, Arkansas.

Research and development of menu items to keep pace with industry trends and local and seasonal ingredients to support restaurant and concession business; works with sales staff on concepts and themes. Establishes food presentation technique and quality standards. Oversees menus and standards of food production and preparation for concessions, retail operations, and all special events. Works with sales and event staff and the Food & Beverage Manager to assign prices to menu items in accordance with budgetary goals. Ensures accurate recipe development and testing. Oversees all food production and preparation for retail operations and all special events. Estimates food consumption and purchases kitchen supplies, including food products. Double-checks food and equipment purchases for all aspects of the business to ensure consistency with standard operating procedures. Enforces all sanitation and maintenance procedures. Schedules and supervises employees, checking weekly schedules. Coordinates and directs training of chefs, cooks, and other kitchen workers engaged in preparing and cooking foods to ensure high-quality, efficient, and profitable food service. Work with the Food & Beverage Manager to maintain the cost of goods, labor, and any other P&L responsibilities at or below budget. Reviews menus and analyzes recipes to ensure superior standards for