Executive Chef; Long Ampitheater

Overview

LEGENDS GLOBAL is the premier partner to the world's greatest live events, venues, and brands. We deliver a fully integrated solution of premium services that keeps our partners front and center through our white-label approach. Our network includes 450 venues worldwide, hosting 20,000 events and entertaining 165 million guests each year, with expertise across feasibility & consulting, owner’s representation, sales, partnerships, hospitality, merchandise, venue management, and content & booking.

Legends Global culture emphasizes respect, ambitious thinking, collaboration, and bold action, and we are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can be authentic, make an impact, and grow their career. Join us!

Position: Executive Chef

Department: Food & Beverage

FLSA Status: Exempt

• Research and develop menu items to keep pace with industry trends, using local and seasonal ingredients to support restaurant and concession business.
• Inspect recipe compliance and quality control throughout the production process.
• Maintain health department score of 90 or above and SAVOR’s third‑party audit score of 95 or above.
• Create the production schedule to meet business demands.
• Manage department budget to meet and exceed labor and cost of goods expenditures.
• Maintain an active role in the local hospitality community and professional associations.
• Operate with fiduciary responsibility to maximize labor cost of goods and supplies for peak efficiencies.
• Maintain cleanliness and annual maintenance of all kitchen equipment.
• Continually manage, monitor, and seek labor efficiencies to reduce costs, improve product output, and enhance guest experience.
• Hire and train all kitchen and stewarding staff to include “Serve Safe” and any Health Department regulations.
• Maintain and manage culinary and stewarding personnel to meet labor and production objectives. Oversee ordering, receiving, and preparation of all food items.
• Maintain food costs and budget goals.
• Produce required products according to Banquet Event Orders for each event.
• Develop proposals for potential clients, including tastings for larger plated events.
• Entertain prospective clients through Chef’s tables.
• Develop creative menus with food presentations and maintain a high quality product.

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Legends policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty with energy and enthusiasm. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 8 years of culinary experience in a high-volume facility producing meals for large events.

• Must maintain local health codes and sanitation HACCP.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.
• Ability to interact with all levels of staff including management.
• Ability to work irregular hours as dictated by the event schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

• Serve‑Safe certified / Food Handler’s Certificate

Competitive salary range of $105k–$115k, commensurate with experience, and a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401k plan.

Location:

On Site - Long Beach Amphitheater

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. This document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

Legends Global is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor