Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Paid vacation
401k plan
Job Description
Legends Global is a prominent hospitality management company dedicated to delivering exceptional food and beverage experiences across multiple locations. Renowned for its commitment to culinary excellence and operational innovation, Legends Global manages a diverse portfolio of properties within the Florida region, offering guests remarkable dining options that reflect both quality and creativity. As an employer, Legends Global emphasizes professional growth, collaboration, and inclusivity, supporting a vibrant team of culinary professionals who are passionate about delivering outstanding customer service. The company offers a competitive salary structure complemented by a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401k plan. Employment is full-time with significant opportunities for career advancement within a dynamic environment.
The Executive Chef role at Legends Global is a leadership position responsible for directing, planning, and managing every aspect of culinary operations across multiple sites within the Florida region. Reporting directly to the General Manager, the Executive Chef plays a critical role in ensuring the highest standards of food preparation, production, and sanitation while fostering collaboration among culinary leaders to maintain brand consistency and elevate menu offerings. This position demands a hands-on leader who can provide operational support during openings, special events, and staffing challenges, ensuring smooth functioning of the kitchen and effective teamwork. The Executive Chef will manage culinary staff by overseeing hiring, scheduling, training, and mentoring, maintaining budgetary control, and performing quality assurance to guarantee excellent food quality and customer satisfaction.
This role also includes regular travel between business units to support various operational needs, making adaptability and strong communication essential traits. The Executive Chef must have extensive knowledge of hot, cold, and pastry food preparation and be skilled in using kitchen equipment like slicers, mixers, and grinders. They should be adept at resource management and driven to maximize productivity using available labor and materials effectively. The position requires adherence to safety and sanitation standards, as well as promoting cross-training and employee development. Candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree in hotel or restaurant management or a related field and have a minimum of seven years of executive culinary experience in a high-volume food industry setting. This role is vital to upholding Legends Global’s reputation as a leader in quality culinary service and innovation, making it an ideal fit for an ambitious, energetic professional looking to advance their career in a thriving hospitality company.
The Executive Chef role at Legends Global is a leadership position responsible for directing, planning, and managing every aspect of culinary operations across multiple sites within the Florida region. Reporting directly to the General Manager, the Executive Chef plays a critical role in ensuring the highest standards of food preparation, production, and sanitation while fostering collaboration among culinary leaders to maintain brand consistency and elevate menu offerings. This position demands a hands-on leader who can provide operational support during openings, special events, and staffing challenges, ensuring smooth functioning of the kitchen and effective teamwork. The Executive Chef will manage culinary staff by overseeing hiring, scheduling, training, and mentoring, maintaining budgetary control, and performing quality assurance to guarantee excellent food quality and customer satisfaction.
This role also includes regular travel between business units to support various operational needs, making adaptability and strong communication essential traits. The Executive Chef must have extensive knowledge of hot, cold, and pastry food preparation and be skilled in using kitchen equipment like slicers, mixers, and grinders. They should be adept at resource management and driven to maximize productivity using available labor and materials effectively. The position requires adherence to safety and sanitation standards, as well as promoting cross-training and employee development. Candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree in hotel or restaurant management or a related field and have a minimum of seven years of executive culinary experience in a high-volume food industry setting. This role is vital to upholding Legends Global’s reputation as a leader in quality culinary service and innovation, making it an ideal fit for an ambitious, energetic professional looking to advance their career in a thriving hospitality company.
Job Requirements
- minimum seven years of experience as an executive chef in a high volume food industry
- bachelor’s degree in hotel or restaurant management or related field preferred
- thorough knowledge of hot, cold food and pastry preparation
- extensive skill in usage of slicers, mixers, grinders, and food processors
- basic mathematical skills to understand recipes, measurements, requisition amounts, and portion sizes
- ability to read, write, and understand English
- sufficient manual dexterity to use all kitchen equipment
- ability to perform duties in confined spaces and within extreme temperature ranges
Job Qualifications
- minimum seven years of experience as an executive chef in a high volume food industry
- bachelor’s degree in hotel or restaurant management or related field preferred
- thorough knowledge of hot, cold food and pastry preparation
- extensive skill in usage of slicers, mixers, grinders, and food processors
- basic mathematical skills to understand recipes, measurements, requisition amounts, and portion sizes
- ability to read, write, and understand English for effective communication
- sufficient manual dexterity to use all kitchen equipment including knives, spoons, spatulas, tongs, and slicers
- ability to perform duties in confined spaces and extreme temperature ranges
Job Duties
- manage and oversee all production, operation, and sanitation aspects of culinary and stewarding operations throughout the property
- oversee all culinary employees to achieve budgetary, food quality, and customer service expectations
- create and develop recipes, dishes, and other property-specific culinary requirements
- manage hiring, scheduling, training, mentoring, and disciplinary action for all employees
- make effective use of available resources including time, labor, and materials to maximize productivity
- assist in ensuring schedules are complete based on a forecast
- perform regular quality assurance and quality control inspections to maintain cleanliness and equipment functionality
- maintain food, labor, and other expenses at budgeted levels
- communicate and work closely with General Manager and Regional Executive Chef
- maintain a consistent high level of food quality, kitchen productivity, and supply chain management
- ensure team members clean their areas and assist with other cleaning tasks
- cross-train department staff while encouraging and supporting peers and team
- demonstrate competent product knowledge by proper storage and handling of perishable items
- travel regularly to support other business units as needed
Job Criteria
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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