Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional development assistance
Employee Discounts
flexible spending accounts
Job Description
Legends Global is a leading company specializing in the management of publicly accessible assembly venues, delivering top-notch event experiences through comprehensive food and beverage services. With a reputation for excellence, the company operates a variety of premier facilities including the Boeing Center at Tech Port, a modern venue renowned for hosting a wide range of events from corporate meetings and banquets to large-scale public gatherings. Legends Global is committed to providing exceptional quality, service, and culinary innovation to delight guests and clients alike while maintaining the highest standards of food safety and operational efficiency.
The role of Executive Chef at the Boeing Center presents an exciting opportunity for a seasoned culinary professional to lead and manage all food-related operations within the facility. This salaried position reports directly to the Director of Food & Beverage and is instrumental in overseeing the full spectrum of kitchen management, from purchasing and receiving to food production and kitchen staff supervision. The Executive Chef is responsible for ensuring that each meal service meets the exacting quality standards and budgetary goals of the venue, supporting both banquet and concession operations. This position requires strong leadership in hiring, training, and directing culinary and stewarding teams, ensuring compliance with health department regulations and maintaining a superior level of cleanliness and equipment upkeep across the kitchen.
As the Executive Chef, you will be deeply involved in menu development for banquets and concessions, including creative food presentations and accurate product costing to support business growth. You will engage with prospective clients by organizing and hosting tastings to showcase culinary capabilities, helping drive event bookings and client satisfaction. Your role includes active participation in local hospitality communities and professional associations, enhancing both personal and organizational reputation within the industry.
The position demands excellent organizational skills, the ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently, and a customer-oriented mindset to foster a collaborative work environment and seamless event execution. A significant part of the responsibility includes maintaining a Health Department score of 90 or higher, underscoring a commitment to sanitation and food safety standards. The Executive Chef will also coordinate closely with other departments and management to adapt to event needs and ensure that all food services meet contractual and operational requirements. Proficiency in various computer software applications such as Microsoft Office, catering, scheduling, ordering, inventory management, and point-of-sale systems is essential for managing the day-to-day activities effectively.
In summary, this role is ideal for an experienced culinary leader with a strong background in banquet and hospitality food services who is ready to take on the challenge of operating a dynamic food and beverage department within a high-profile public assembly venue. The Executive Chef position at Legends Global offers a chance to influence culinary excellence, support business development, and lead a team toward delivering outstanding guest experiences.
The role of Executive Chef at the Boeing Center presents an exciting opportunity for a seasoned culinary professional to lead and manage all food-related operations within the facility. This salaried position reports directly to the Director of Food & Beverage and is instrumental in overseeing the full spectrum of kitchen management, from purchasing and receiving to food production and kitchen staff supervision. The Executive Chef is responsible for ensuring that each meal service meets the exacting quality standards and budgetary goals of the venue, supporting both banquet and concession operations. This position requires strong leadership in hiring, training, and directing culinary and stewarding teams, ensuring compliance with health department regulations and maintaining a superior level of cleanliness and equipment upkeep across the kitchen.
As the Executive Chef, you will be deeply involved in menu development for banquets and concessions, including creative food presentations and accurate product costing to support business growth. You will engage with prospective clients by organizing and hosting tastings to showcase culinary capabilities, helping drive event bookings and client satisfaction. Your role includes active participation in local hospitality communities and professional associations, enhancing both personal and organizational reputation within the industry.
The position demands excellent organizational skills, the ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently, and a customer-oriented mindset to foster a collaborative work environment and seamless event execution. A significant part of the responsibility includes maintaining a Health Department score of 90 or higher, underscoring a commitment to sanitation and food safety standards. The Executive Chef will also coordinate closely with other departments and management to adapt to event needs and ensure that all food services meet contractual and operational requirements. Proficiency in various computer software applications such as Microsoft Office, catering, scheduling, ordering, inventory management, and point-of-sale systems is essential for managing the day-to-day activities effectively.
In summary, this role is ideal for an experienced culinary leader with a strong background in banquet and hospitality food services who is ready to take on the challenge of operating a dynamic food and beverage department within a high-profile public assembly venue. The Executive Chef position at Legends Global offers a chance to influence culinary excellence, support business development, and lead a team toward delivering outstanding guest experiences.
Job Requirements
- Education to a culinary degree or equivalent experience
- at least 8 years of culinary experience in banquet, hotel, private club, or convention center atmosphere
- advanced oral and written communication skills
- strong orientation to customer service
- ability to meet budgetary goals
- excellent organizational and planning skills
- creativity in food presentation
- knowledge of local health codes and sanitation HACCP guidelines
- proficiency in relevant computer software
- Serve-safe certification
- ability to stand for long hours and perform manual tasks
- ability to move around the facility regularly
- good hearing and speaking capabilities
Job Qualifications
- At least 8 years of culinary experience in a banquet, hotel, private club, or convention center atmosphere
- advanced oral and written communication skills
- strong orientation to customer service and ability to work with other staff members in the facility
- results oriented individual with the ability to meet required budgetary goals
- excellent organizational, planning, communication, and inter-personal skills
- ability to undertake and complete multiple tasks
- ability to be creative with food presentations and maintain a quality product
- must maintain local Health Codes and sanitation HACCP
- computer skills including Microsoft Office programs, catering software, scheduling systems, product ordering software, inventory management software, POS software
- Serve-safe certified
Job Duties
- Ordering, receiving, and preparing all food items
- maintaining food costs and budget goals
- produce required product according to banquet event orders for each event
- develop proposals for potential clients, to include tastings on larger plated events
- entertain prospective clients of the complex through Chef’s tastings
- report daily to the Food & Beverage Director event by event costs
- maintain an active role in local hospitality community and professional associations
- attend in-house event-related meetings and relays immediate changes with other departments
- developing and costing menus for banquets, concessions and other projects
- maintaining all kitchen equipment cleanliness and annual maintenance
- participate in promotional media related events to promote the facility
- hiring and training of 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
- give oversight and direction to retail production and deliverability
- maintain a Health Department score of 90 or higher
- daily contact with the Director of Food & Beverage and other Boeing Center employees
- regular contact with all catering managers and banquet and concessions staff
Job Criteria
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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