Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

The Team Sous Chef As a member of the Footprint Center Culinary Department, the Team Sous Chef is responsible for the preparation of team and coach meals during all the NBA season (Home Games Only)

This role pays an hourly rate of $25.00

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 19, 2025.

PHX Arena is in the heart of downtown Phoenix, home to the Phoenix Suns and Mercury professional basketball teams and a variety of special events and concerts tear round-making it the preeminent destination for sports and entertainment in the southwest.

• The Team Sous Chef will be responsible for completing the meal preparation duties under the direction of the Executive Chef, and Executive Sous Chef
• Experienced in all areas of meal preparation, including from scratch cooking; Previous restaurant experience and food service operations knowledge
• Prepares ingredients for recipes, and follow recipes accurately and independently
• Completes assigned menus in a timely manner following menu and meal times
• Maintain an A grade level cleanliness of the kitchen and equipment
• Utilize a FIFO-approach (including labeling, dating, rotating, and screening products to meet food safety and organizational standards.)
• Assist in presenting and executing new recipes following food trends that adhere to dietary and nutrition needs of the team
• Efficiently operates and maintains clean and orderly prep/cook station
• Assists with receiving and organizing deliveries
• Follow procedures for serving food, as well as rotating and storing food within coolers, freezers, dry storage, etc

• Culinary Degree or equivalent work experience
• Must be able to work 10-12 hour shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Minimum of 2 years work experience as sous chef or head chef
• Ability to communicate with employees, co-workers, volunteers, management staff and guests in a clear, business-like and respectful manner which focuses on generating a positive, enthusiastic and cooperative work environment.
• Able to operate standard kitchen equipment including the broiler, steamer, convection oven, mixer, meat slicer and chef knife.
• Ability to speak, read and write in English.
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented, fast-paced, event-driven environment.
• Possess valid food handling certificate if required by state and federal regulations
• ServSafe preferred

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.