Job Description

Oak View Group

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.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly organized and service-driven Team Dining Performance Director to oversee all aspects of food service for Players and Staff across multiple venues. The Director primary purpose is to oversee the daily Food and Beverage operations in support of multiple NCAA and Professionsal Teams. Ensure all food and beverage operations and services are coordinated to exceed team dining expectations, while driving initiatives to achieve the team health and performance objectives. This position will work closely with the Dietitian and Executive Chef to ensure the standards of service and safety guidelines are met. This role ensures that meals are nutritionally optimized, executed efficiently, and delivered in alignment with the team’s performance needs.

This role pays an annual salary of $80,000-$90,000.

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 August 29, 2025.

Responsibilities

• Ensure meals are prepared and served in accordance with nutritional guidelines, dietary preferences, and performance-based fueling needs.
• Hyper-focus on honoring dietary restrictions and allergies.
• Ensure strict adherence to health, safety, and sanitation regulations in all food service areas.
• Maintain a seamless and well-organized dining experience, including buffet setups, meal plating, and grab-and-go options.
• Coordinate with catering partners and vendors to provide high-quality ingredients and meals that meet athlete standards.
• Work closely with the nutritionist and culinary staff to execute on meal plans that align with training, recovery, and game-day schedules.
• Implement strategies to enhance the overall dining experience, including menu variety, food presentation, and service flow.
• Conduct regular inspections of kitchen and dining areas to maintain cleanliness and operational efficiency.
• Manage inventory and oversee food storage to ensure freshness and minimize waste.
• Supervise kitchen and dining staff, providing leadership and hands-on support as needed.
• Schedule and coordinate staffing for meal services, ensuring adequate coverage and efficiency.
• Work with external food service providers, ensuring consistent quality and service levels.
• Travel to each assigned venue once a month to ensure all SOP's are being met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Nutrition, Food Service, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in food service management, ideally in professional sports, high-end hospitality, or large-scale dining operations.
• Understanding of sports nutrition and athlete dietary needs is a plus.
• Experience managing catering, kitchen operations, and vendor relations.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and game days.

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

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