Regional Chef

Regional Chef

Legends Global is seeking a dynamic Regional Chef to lead culinary operations across the Midwest. This role focuses on upholding exceptional food quality, presentation, and sanitation standards, while continuously enhancing culinary offerings within the assigned region. The ideal candidate will be a culinary leader passionate about developing teams and ensuring operational excellence in a multi-unit environment.

About Legends Global

Legends Global is the premier partner to the world's greatest live events, venues, and brands. We deliver a fully integrated solution of premium services that keeps our partners front and center through our white-label approach. Our network of 450 venues worldwide, hosting 20,000 events and entertaining 165 million guests each year, is powered by our depth of expertise and level of execution across every component – feasibility & consulting, owner’s representation, sales, partnerships, hospitality, merchandise, venue management, and content & booking of world-class live events and venues.

The Legends Global culture is one of respect, ambitious thinking, collaboration, and bold action. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can be authentic, make an impact, and grow their career. Winning is an everyday thing at Legends Global. We have the best team members who understand every win is earned when we come together as one unified team. Join us!

The Role of Regional Chef

The Regional Chef will ensure food quality, presentation, processes and sanitation, in addition to assisting with implementing standards and consistently striving to improve culinary offerings within the assigned region.

Essential Functions

• Ensure full compliance and effectiveness of the HACCP (Food Safety) program.
• Contribute to the ongoing development and implementation of Legends Culinary Programs, Build Sheets and Specifications.
• Effectively coordinate and work with the Regional Manager to achieve culinary operational excellence with common goals.
• Effectively coordinate Support for events as needed.
• Ability to assess food production and quality standards accurately.
• Ability to work at a high level of culinary standards and to train others to achieve high culinary standards.
• Must be able to gain respect and credibility to influence operations personnel and enforce standards.
• Expert knowledge of HACCP and Food Safety practices and the ability to identify and correct problems in the operations.
• Excellent menu planning and execution skills for all levels of events and VIP operations.
• Self-motivated to maintain knowledge of current food trends and changes in the industry.
• Comprehensive knowledge of all the components contributing to food cost control.
• Desire to develop and support others in their efforts to improve their culinary skills and work performance.
• Must be capable of managing multiple properties and multiple projects.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, the candidate must be able to perform each essential duty above at the highest levels. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Must have a degree or certification from an accredited culinary arts institute, or apprenticeship certification from the American Culinary Federation.
• Must have experience in managing multi-unit locations.
• Excellent supervisory, leadership, hands-on management and coaching skills.
• Good written and verbal managerial communication and customer service skills.
• Must have knowledge of kitchen sanitation, operation and maintenance of kitchen equipment.
• Detail-oriented and extremely organized with the ability to learn new programs and procedures quickly.
• Must be flexible to travel to and from units located in several states and work extended hours due to business requirements including nights, weekends and holidays.
• ServSafe Certification, International Food Safety Council.
• Must be compassionate, consistent, and fair to the needs of the employee and of the Company.
• Must possess strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be detail oriented, organized, able to work independently, prioritize and multi-task.
• Must be willing to contribute and support fellow team members and Venues with hands on approach to our culinary operations when needed or asked in order to maintain our business.

Compensation

Competitive salary range of $180,000 - $190,000 commensurate with experience, and a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401k plan.

Working Conditions

Location: Remote w/ Travel

This role is remote when not traveling and does not require relocation. Travel up to 50% of the year is expected, particularly during new business transitions, venue openings, and major operational initiatives.

Key Skills/Competency

• Culinary Leadership
• HACCP Compliance
• Multi-Unit Management
• Menu Development
• Food Cost Control
• Team Training
• Operational Excellence
• Food Safety Practices
• Quality Assurance
• Event Support