Executive Chef | Full-Time | Graham Park Exhibition Center

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Executive Chef | Full-Time | Graham Park Exhibition Center

Location

US-MN-Rochester

Job Post Information* : Posted Date

3 minutes ago (10/7/2026 10:30 AM)

Job ID

2026-34911

Location Name

Graham Park Exhibition Center

Category

Culinary / Kitchen Management

Type

Regular Full-Time

Location : Location

US-MN-Rochester

Job Post Information* : External Company Name

Oak View Group

Job Post Information* : External Company URL

https://www.oakviewgroup.com/

Location : Postal Code

55904

Location : Address

112 Arena Drive SE

Job Post Information* : Post End Date

12/31/2026

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.

The Executive Chef has the primary duty of managing the venue's F&B operations. The Executive Chef will actively supervise, coach, counsel, direct, train, and mentor employees in meeting company quality standards. The Executive Chef is responsible for overseeing the direction of the F&B operations 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 F&B team, including event planning support, scheduling, food preparation and production, F&B cost control, compliance with food safety and sanitation policies, cleaning, kitchen safety, employee training and supervision, and any other tasks assigned by the General Manager. 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 $55,000 - $65,000 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 December 31, 2026.

The Graham Park Exhibiton Center is a brand new facility in Rochester, MN, built by Olmsted County and managed by Oak View Group. The newly constructed 82,000-square-foot facility will be home to trade shows, fundraisers, equine events, comedians, concerts, weddings, and more.

Responsible for managing, developing, and mentoring staff of part-time F&B 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 staff. Reinforce procedures and practices through repetition; lead by example and provide ongoing constructive feedback. Responsible for ensuring that budgeted F&B percentages are achieved through effective control measures, including portion controls, kitchen timings, F&B inventory rotation measures, receiving and