Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $110,000.00 - $115,000.00
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Paid vacation
401k plan
Job Description
Legends Global is a leading global service provider specializing in delivering comprehensive premium services for the world’s most prestigious live events, venues, and brands. The company operates a distinctive white-label business model, which allows its partners to remain prominently in the spotlight while benefiting from Legends Global’s expertise in various domains such as feasibility studies, project development, sales, partnerships, hospitality, merchandise, venue management, and world-class content and booking. With a vast worldwide network encompassing more than 450 venues, Legends Global manages up to 20,000 events annually and welcomes an impressive 165 million guests each year, showcasing its unmatched scale and connectivity. These capabilities enable the company to offer cutting-edge, scalable, and integrated solutions that help its partners grow their businesses and create unforgettable guest experiences. Guided by the principles of Align, Scale, Connect, Team, and Win, Legends Global fosters shared success through repeatable systems, connected solutions, unstoppable teams, and victories earned daily across all areas of operation.
The Executive Chef position at Legends Global, located within the vibrant San Diego Arena, is a pivotal leadership role responsible for all culinary operations across this major venue. This high-profile role requires overseeing a diverse array of culinary services including concessions, catering and banquets, premium and VIP services, and special event culinary offerings. The Executive Chef drives culinary vision and operational excellence, focusing on delivering exceptional food quality, consistency, sanitation, and guest satisfaction in a fast-paced, high-volume environment typical of large-scale live events.
Reporting to senior management and working closely with departments such as General Management, Food & Beverage, Sales/Catering, Operations, and Facility Maintenance, the Executive Chef ensures that culinary operations are executed flawlessly and contribute effectively to memorable guest experiences and business performance. The role calls for a proactive leader who can balance creativity in menu innovation with strict financial discipline. Key responsibilities include overseeing the kitchen and concession operations, developing creative and trend-forward menus that reflect the unique brand and event mix of the venue, and ensuring all culinary practices comply with safety and sanitation regulations. The Executive Chef will also champion team development and foster a strong culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
From a financial perspective, the role includes managing and optimizing food and labor costs, preventing waste, and building efficient staffing and production schedules tailored to event demands. The position also requires active collaboration with other venue management teams to ensure seamless event execution and a strong positive presence within the local culinary and hospitality community. The Executive Chef will be expected to maintain operational readiness of all kitchen equipment and facilities, working alongside the maintenance team to support ongoing upkeep and safety standards.
The compensation package for this role ranges from $110,000 to $115,000 annually, commensurate with the candidate’s experience and qualifications. The position also offers eligibility for bonuses and includes a competitive suite of benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and a 401k plan. This role is ideal for culinary professionals with over seven years of progressive experience, particularly with senior leadership in high-volume environments such as arenas, stadiums, or large-scale catering operations. Candidates must hold or be able to obtain ServSafe Manager certification and demonstrate leadership capabilities essential for managing a dynamic team in a fast-paced venue. Legends Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer encouraging diverse candidates to apply, including women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced executive chef ready to contribute at the highest level in a globally recognized live event organization.
The Executive Chef position at Legends Global, located within the vibrant San Diego Arena, is a pivotal leadership role responsible for all culinary operations across this major venue. This high-profile role requires overseeing a diverse array of culinary services including concessions, catering and banquets, premium and VIP services, and special event culinary offerings. The Executive Chef drives culinary vision and operational excellence, focusing on delivering exceptional food quality, consistency, sanitation, and guest satisfaction in a fast-paced, high-volume environment typical of large-scale live events.
Reporting to senior management and working closely with departments such as General Management, Food & Beverage, Sales/Catering, Operations, and Facility Maintenance, the Executive Chef ensures that culinary operations are executed flawlessly and contribute effectively to memorable guest experiences and business performance. The role calls for a proactive leader who can balance creativity in menu innovation with strict financial discipline. Key responsibilities include overseeing the kitchen and concession operations, developing creative and trend-forward menus that reflect the unique brand and event mix of the venue, and ensuring all culinary practices comply with safety and sanitation regulations. The Executive Chef will also champion team development and foster a strong culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
From a financial perspective, the role includes managing and optimizing food and labor costs, preventing waste, and building efficient staffing and production schedules tailored to event demands. The position also requires active collaboration with other venue management teams to ensure seamless event execution and a strong positive presence within the local culinary and hospitality community. The Executive Chef will be expected to maintain operational readiness of all kitchen equipment and facilities, working alongside the maintenance team to support ongoing upkeep and safety standards.
The compensation package for this role ranges from $110,000 to $115,000 annually, commensurate with the candidate’s experience and qualifications. The position also offers eligibility for bonuses and includes a competitive suite of benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and a 401k plan. This role is ideal for culinary professionals with over seven years of progressive experience, particularly with senior leadership in high-volume environments such as arenas, stadiums, or large-scale catering operations. Candidates must hold or be able to obtain ServSafe Manager certification and demonstrate leadership capabilities essential for managing a dynamic team in a fast-paced venue. Legends Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer encouraging diverse candidates to apply, including women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced executive chef ready to contribute at the highest level in a globally recognized live event organization.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required
- Culinary degree/apprenticeship certification preferred
- Seven plus years of progressive culinary experience with senior leadership in a high-volume venue environment
- ServSafe Manager certification required or ability to obtain within 30 days of start date
- Knowledge of HACCP and local health department standards
- Strong leadership communication and organizational skills
- Proven ability to drive efficiency consistency and quality in fast-paced environments
- Ability to work irregular hours including nights weekends and holidays
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and operational systems
- Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs continuously
- On-site presence required in a high-volume event environment
- Ability to bend reach and perform repetitive motions throughout shift
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required culinary degree/apprenticeship certification preferred
- Seven plus years of progressive culinary experience including senior culinary leadership in a high-volume venue environment such as arena stadium convention center or large-scale catering
- Demonstrated success managing food cost labor and culinary budgets in an event-driven operation
- ServSafe Manager certification required or ability to obtain within 30 days of start date
- Knowledge of HACCP and local health department standards
- Strong leadership communication and organizational skills with a hands-on management style
- Proven ability to drive efficiency consistency and quality under tight timelines and high-volume demands
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Word Excel and comfort learning operational systems for scheduling inventory and timekeeping
- Ability to work irregular hours including nights weekends and holidays based on event schedule
Job Duties
- Lead all back-of-house culinary operations across the property ensuring flawless execution for event days and non-event production
- Oversee menu execution and production systems for concessions banquets/catering VIP/premium areas and special events maintaining consistency speed and quality
- Conduct line checks tastings and quality assurance reviews to ensure standards for flavor portioning presentation and temperature
- Create and maintain standardized recipes prep sheets production forecasts and execution guides for all concepts and service models
- Develop creative trend-forward menu items aligning with the Pechanga Arena brand and event mix leveraging local and seasonal ingredients
- Manage culinary financial performance including food cost labor cost waste and controllable operating within approved budgets and driving margin improvement
- Recruit hire train coach and develop high-performing culinary and stewarding teams building a culture of accountability pride teamwork safety and continuous improvement
- Maintain full compliance with local health codes food safety standards and company policies including sanitation and HACCP practices
- Ensure cleanliness organization and operational readiness of all kitchen areas and equipment partnering with Facility Maintenance and F&B leadership to manage preventative maintenance programs
- Partner cross-functionally with Operations Sales and Event Management to anticipate needs and deliver seamless event execution
- Perform additional duties as assigned to support overall venue operations and special initiatives
Job Criteria
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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