Executive Sous Chef

Legends Global is the premier partner to the world's greatest live events, venues, and brands. As a leading provider in the live event and venue management industry, Legends Global delivers a fully integrated solution of premium services designed to keep its partners front and center. Operating through a white-label approach, the company leverages its extensive expertise across multiple disciplines including feasibility and consulting, owner's representation, sales, partnerships, hospitality, merchandise, venue management, and content booking of world-class live events and venues. With a vast network of 450 venues worldwide, Legends Global hosts over 20,000 events and entertains approximately 165 million guests annually. This remarkable reach underscores the company's strength in providing top-tier services and executing flawless event and venue management on a global scale.

The culture at Legends Global is founded on respect, ambitious thinking, collaboration, and bold action. The organization is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where employees can be authentic, meaningful contributors, and grow their careers. The company prides itself on having a winning mentality where success is achieved through unity and teamwork. This dynamic and supportive environment offers employees a platform to thrive and be part of a highly motivated team.

The opportunity at hand is for a key kitchen leadership role within Legends Global. This position offers an attractive pay range of $90,000 to $105,000, reflecting the critical nature and level of responsibility associated with the role. The ideal candidate will work closely with the Executive Chef to support the creation of special menus, conduct on-site menu tastings, and manage all aspects of kitchen operations, including purchasing, supplies, food consumption estimation, and inventory control to ensure freshness in line with FIFO principles.

In this role, the individual will review menus, analyze recipes, determine food, labor, and overhead costs, and assist in pricing menu items appropriately. Supervisory responsibilities include directing kitchen personnel, coordinating assignments to ensure economical and timely food production, and training new cooks in kitchen protocols. Establishing and enforcing nutrition and sanitation standards for food and beverage operations is a vital component of the role.

Moreover, this leadership position involves oversight of a kitchen team ranging from 1 to 50 employees and entails participation in all cook-of-the-day lines and contracted banquets. The role carries the responsibility of enforcing organizational policies and applicable laws, encompassing interviewing, hiring, training, assigning work, appraising performance, rewarding, disciplinary actions, and resolving workplace issues. Candidates will exercise a high degree of autonomy while interacting seamlessly with all levels of staff, including management.

Working flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, is required to ensure seamless kitchen operations aligned with event demands. The position demands excellent organizational skills, a strong customer service orientation, and effective communication abilities. Proficiency in computer applications such as spreadsheet and word processing software will support operational efficiencies.

Legends Global provides a challenging yet rewarding environment for a culinary professional ready to lead and innovate within a globally recognized live event company. This role is perfect for individuals who thrive in fast-paced, high-stakes environments and are passionate about delivering culinary excellence as part of a larger live event programming and venue management ecosystem. The company values diversity and inclusiveness, encouraging applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. Join Legends Global and be part of a team that sets the gold standard for live events worldwide.