Executive Sous Chef- Lansing Center

Legends Global is a leading global provider specializing in premium services for the world’s most prestigious live events, venues, and brands. Established as the premier partner within the entertainment and hospitality industries, Legends Global operates a vast network encompassing 450 venues worldwide. Every year, the company powers over 20,000 live events, reaching an impressive audience of 165 million guests. The breadth of services includes feasibility and consulting, owner’s representation, sales and partnerships, hospitality management, merchandise sales, venue operations, and content booking, all designed to deliver a seamless white-label experience for their clients.

Legends Global prides itself on a company culture rooted in respect, ambitious thinking, collaboration, and bold action. The organization is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where employees are encouraged to be authentic, contribute meaningfully, and advance their professional careers. Joining Legends Global means becoming part of a unified, high-performing team where success is collectively earned and celebrated. The company emphasizes diversity and equal opportunity as a core pillar of its employment philosophy, welcoming women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans to apply.

The Executive Sous Chef role is a highly visible and hands-on leadership position within the Food and Beverage department of Legends Global. Reporting directly to the Director of Food & Beverage and Assistant General Manager, this salaried and exempt position requires a talented culinary professional to oversee all operational aspects of the facility’s culinary and stewarding functions. The Executive Sous Chef acts as a key manager responsible for ensuring exceptional food quality, operational efficiency, strict adherence to sanitation standards, and the effective management of kitchen staff. They will directly manage the day-to-day operations of multiple food outlet kitchens, reinforcing compliance with both company policies and local health regulations.

This role goes beyond kitchen supervision, requiring strategic menu planning with a strong financial acumen to analyze food costs, manage inventory, and implement cost-saving budgets while maintaining the high-standard culinary output the company is known for. The Executive Sous Chef also plays an integral role in associate development – recruiting, training, motivating, and evaluating the kitchen team, including Sous Chefs and Lead Cooks. The position demands a proactive approach to vendor relations and purchasing as well as the capacity to step into the Executive Chef role when necessary. A significant portion of the role involves interacting with high-level clients, requiring strong communication and hospitality skills.

Ideal candidates will have a formal culinary education, preferably from an accredited culinary arts institute or an apprenticeship certification from the American Culinary Federation, and extensive experience managing high-volume kitchen operations. Proven expertise in improving operational efficiencies, controlling food and labor costs, and maintaining kitchen sanitation and safety standards is essential. To succeed as the Executive Sous Chef at Legends Global, candidates must be detail-oriented, technologically savvy with proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, and flexible in their work schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, and potentially travel to support other venues in emergency situations.

In return, Legends Global offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience alongside a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and a 401(k) retirement plan. The position will be based primarily on-site at the Lansing Center Complex in Lansing, Michigan, with possibilities for remote work as the business requires. This role is ideal for culinary professionals who thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments and seek to contribute meaningfully to one of the most respected companies in live event hospitality globally.