Sous Chef |Part-Time| Marcus Performing Arts 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. 

The part-time Sous Chef will actively coach, counsel, train and mentor employees in meeting company quality standards. The Sous Chef will actively and independently support all aspects of employee relations to ensure a positive, harmonious, compliant and cooperative work environment. This is a key position for the effective and profitable operation of the business. The employee 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, self-direction and strong management and independent decision-making skills are required.

This role pays an hourly rate of $25.00 to $30.00

Benefits for Part-Time roles: 401(k) Savings Plan and 401(k) matching.

This position will remain open until June 12, 2026.

Serving more than 200,000 people annually, MPAC brings a diverse range of celebrated performing arts to the region, including: 

• Tony Award-winning Broadway shows.
• Exceptional music, dance, and theatre events from artists in Milwaukee and around the world.
• Exciting community events & celebrations.
• Fun, educational experiences for young audiences.
• Private events, like weddings and meetings.

A fixture in Milwaukee for over 50 years, MPAC is home to four major resident companies: Black Arts MKE, First Stage, The Florentine Opera, and Milwaukee Ballet. MPAC is proud to be part of the Milwaukee Theater District as well as a dedicated War Memorial facility, honoring those who bravely served our country. 

From our world-class performances to inspiring community events, we hope your experience at the Marcus Performing Arts Center leaves you feeling transported and transformed. 

• Responsible for proper preparation, excellence of product, profit and labor cost.
• Organize and help in the service of all activities concerning ala carte, employee meals and private dining rooms.
• Consistent preparation and presentation based on overall standards, including portion size, of daily special, salads, entrees, etc. as applicable per work assignment and as designated by Executive Chef which are produced within ClubCorp's quality standards guidelines.
• To train, supervise, direct and/or performance manage employees when needed. To enhance the overall knowledge and team spirit of the kitchen staff, providing the 3 Steps of Service.
• To attend F&B meetings, banquet meetings, and line up.
• Prepare work schedules for the kitchen crew, monitor payroll costs and Kronos reports as requested.
• Ordering, receiving and proper rotation of food and kitchen goods.
• Menu development for the ala carte and banquet menus, and any other special request by a Member or the Executive Chef.
• Responsible for the expediting at any meal period and ensuring proper quality, portioning and presentation.
• Adhere to all cleaning schedules and duties set up by the Executive Chef.
• Responsible for cleanliness and sanitation of individual work area and kitchen, including equipment, counters, tools, waste areas, etc.
• Assist fellow Employee, Members, and guests to ensure delivery of the 3 steps of service without being directed. Be aware of team members and the environment and participate as a member of the team.
• Notify supervisor of Member/Guest complaints at the time they occur. Rectify, practicing service recover, any complaints as soon as possible.
• Must be able to interact with Members/Guests professionally, helping them with changes and last- minute requests as needed.
• Because of the fluctuating demands of the company's operation, it may be necessary that each Employee Partner perform a multitude of different functions; therefore, as an essential part of your position, you will be expected to help others when the occasion arises, just as other Employee Partners are expected to help you. Accordingly, you may be expected to perform other tasks as needed or as directed.
• Adhere to all the various company, club and department written mandatory standards of operations, policies and procedures, manuals, memos, oral instructions, etc., all of which go to make up the essential functions of the job.
• Follow all service department, club and corporate guidelines and policies as instructed by supervisor, policies, and manuals.

  the kitchen, and assuring that others are acting safely.

• Responsible for maintaining good conduct and safe working habits while in all areas, including attendance at daily line-up and participating as requested.

• Wearing a CLEAN and neat uniform that follows ClubCorp and your property uniform standards daily.

• Minimum of 1-3 years in lead cook or similar position in an upscale banquet, hotel or convention center setting.
• High school diploma or equivalent GED.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule; able and willing to work nights, weekends and long hours.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to speak clearly so that listeners may understand.
• Must be Serve Safe certified.
• General knowledge for the health and safety of patrons and staff.
• Ability to read and understand written information
• Ability to multi-task and work at an efficient pace to keep up with business needs.
• Ability to follow instructions well as directed.

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.