Executive Chef | Sutter Health Park

Legends Global is a leading partner to some of the world's most prominent live events, venues, and brands. As a premier service provider, Legends Global offers a fully integrated solution that supports its partners through a distinctive white-label approach, enabling them to remain front and center in their engagements. The company boasts an extensive network of 450 venues across the globe, which collectively host over 20,000 events annually and entertain approximately 165 million guests each year. This impressive scale demonstrates their expertise and command over various facets of event and venue management, including feasibility and consulting, owner's representation, sales, partnerships, hospitality, merchandise management, venue operations, and content booking. Legends Global prides itself on providing world-class live event experiences, underpinned by a commitment to excellence and the highest standards of execution.

The culture at Legends Global is characterized by respect, ambitious thinking, collaboration, and bold action. The company fosters an inclusive workplace where employees are encouraged to be authentic, make meaningful impacts, and develop their careers. Success at Legends Global is seen as a collective achievement, with teamwork considered the foundation of every win. They seek candidates who thrive in dynamic, unified team environments and are motivated by the chance to contribute to a winning formula.

Within this dynamic enterprise, the Global Hospitality division plays a pivotal role by extending exceptional venue experiences beyond just game day or showtime occasions. Renowned for delivering extraordinary dining experiences, the hospitality team offers a wide range of culinary delights—from five-star feasts and craft cocktails to local specialties and inventive chef-inspired dishes. They also focus on creating a welcoming atmosphere for guests, featuring unique additions such as candy walls and in-house bakeries to delight visitors at every touchpoint.

The Executive Chef position at Legends Global is a crucial leadership role responsible for overseeing the culinary operations within the restaurant at one of their venues. The Executive Chef will report directly to the General Manager and is charged with planning, preparing, producing, and controlling all aspects of the culinary department. This role requires extensive experience and leadership skills to ensure food quality, customer satisfaction, and operational efficiency meet and exceed company standards.

The Executive Chef manages all culinary production, sanitation, and stewardship across the venue, ensuring that everything from food preparation to equipment maintenance adheres to the highest standards. This role involves supervising and mentoring all culinary employees to meet budgetary goals and customer service expectations. Recipe creation and menu development are key components, alongside managing staff hiring, scheduling, training, and disciplinary actions when necessary.

Effective resource management—including time, labor, and materials—is essential for maximizing productivity and controlling costs such as food and labor expenses. The Executive Chef coordinates with the General Manager to maintain consistent high-quality food output and kitchen productivity. The role also emphasizes cross-training team members, promoting collaboration, and maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment. Detailed quality assurance and control inspections are a routine part of maintaining standards.

The position is located on-site at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, CA, and offers a competitive salary range of $105,000 to $115,000, based on experience. In addition, Legends Global provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and a 401k plan. The role demands flexibility to work extended hours, including late nights, weekends, and holidays, reflecting the high-volume, fast-paced nature of the food service and hospitality industry.

Legends Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The company encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. This role offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced Executive Chef to lead culinary operations within a prestigious, globally recognized organization known for excellence in live events and hospitality.