Head Chef

ASM Global Europe; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

ASM Global Europe is seeking a Kitchen Operations Manager to lead kitchen activities at Connexin Live, ensuring top-quality culinary experiences. This role involves financial management, compliance with health and safety protocols, and team development. You'll contribute to an inclusive workplace, enhancing the live entertainment scene with exceptional food services.

Benefits

Discounted tickets

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Life Assurance policy

5% Pension contribution

HealthShield support for unexpected costs

Employee Assistance Programme for mental health

Eye care vouchers

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Referral Scheme

Qualifications

• Professional catering qualifications with ongoing development.
• Experience in high-volume, customer-focused venues.
• Strong budgeting, stock, and margin control knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations ensuring high-quality food preparation.
• Manage financial budgets and adhere to health & safety standards.
• Design and maintain exceptional food production standards.

Skills

Budgeting

Food Hygiene

Team Leadership

Organizational Skills

Menu Design

Education

Professional catering qualifications

Job description

About LEGENDS & ASM GLOBAL

Two powerhouse companies have joined forces to redefine excellence in sports, entertainment, and live events. Together, we combine unmatched expertise with a global reach, offering end-to-end solutions – from venue development and event booking to revenue strategy and hospitality.

Legends brings a 360-degree, data-driven approach across Global Partnerships, Hospitality, Merchandise, and Attractions, working with top-tier clients to deliver exceptional experiences.

ASM Global, the world leader in venue management and live event production, oversees 350+ iconic venues, stadiums, arenas, convention centres and theatres.

Our organisation is committed to building an inclusive, innovative environment where differences drive solutions that benefit our team members, guests, and partners. Guided by our values of respect, integrity, and accountability, we create a workplace where everyone can succeed. Are you ready to be part of the team that is transforming live entertainment? Join us to make legends happen!

The Role:

We are seeking an experienced individual to oversee kitchen operations at our Connexin Live food delivery services, ensuring a first-class dining experience for our customers. The ideal candidate will ensure high-quality food preparation and effective management of the kitchen. This role involves managing financial budgets in accordance with company guidelines, while maintaining Health & Safety and Food Hygiene standards, and promoting best practices in the industry.

As part of this role you will also support YorkBarbican and York Racecourse

What we offer:

Hosting events is what we do best, and we want our People to experience that too- enjoy access todiscounted ticketsto unleash your superfan for all your favourites.

You will work hard at ASM, but you will be rewarded with lots of time to relax and rest with25 days annual leave+ bank holidays.

We understand that you have a life outside of work and want to ensure that your loved ones will always be taken care of whilst you’re contributing to our success with ourLife Assurance policy.

A healthy contribution of 5% Pension so that your golden years are spent ticking off the items on your bucket list.

Got a dental bill? Need to book a counselling session? Or even help with Physio costs? With the support ofHealthShield; ASM will support with these unexpected costs. For you and any children.

We understand that from time to time you might need a bit of support to get you back to feeling your best, so we have teamed up withAXA Healthto provide our people with an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support mental health in the workplace.

We are visionaries: both physically and metaphorically! When you join ASM you will be entitled toeye care vouchersand a contribution towards any glasses you require.

Pedal your way to a greener, healthier commute—join ourCycle to Workscheme and turn every ride into a win for you and the planet.

Great people know great people! Refer a friend through ourEmployee Referral Schemeand get rewarded for helping us build an amazing team.

You will be responsible for:

• The design and production of high-quality menus, maintaining exceptional food production standards.
• Ensuring a variety of premium retail food options for kiosks.
• Providing with financial reports and stock figures as needed.
• Complying with all food hygiene and health and safety legislation and best practices.
• Assisting in maximising revenue streams to sustain sales growth.
• Planning and preparing for events, ensuring all areas are set up accordingly.
• Collaborating with the Conference & Event Sales team to meet customer requirements.
• Handling administrative tasks, including goods received notes and accurate invoicing.
• Managing and developing kitchen staff performance.
• Efficiently manage kitchen areas, ensuring proper stock rotation, cleanliness, and adequate stock levels.
• Optimise the use of all available resources to ensure smooth and profitable operations.
• Work in partnership with other venue departments to utilise best resources.

You will have:

• Professional catering qualifications with evidence of continuous development.
• Experience in a responsible role in a similar high-volume, customer-focused venue.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, stock, and margin control.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills with the ability to work flexibly under pressure, prioritise, and meet deadlines.
• Good understanding of financial implications and margin control.
• Creativity and innovation in menu design with enthusiasm for new ideas.
• Extensive knowledge of food, including current and emerging trends.
• Proven experience in leading and developing a team.
• Experience in budget and cost management.

Inclusive Workplace

At Legends/ASM Global, we are committed to leading the entertainment industry towards a greener, faster, and more innovative digital future. There’s never been a better time to join our team. We aim to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers, and suppliers. Join us and make a significant impact from day one.

We are committed to active inclusion, diversity, and equal opportunities. This commitment begins with our recruitment and selection process. We welcome discussions about flexible working arrangements.

If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know in your application. We are dedicated to providing a fair and transparent assessment process and will do our utmost to accommodate your needs.