Head Chef - Hull

Legends Global; West Carr; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading live events partner based in the UK is seeking a Head Chef to drive innovation and efficiency in kitchen operations. In this role, you will manage all aspects of menu design, food quality, and kitchen management to deliver excellence. The ideal candidate will have extensive senior kitchen experience, strong budgeting skills, and a focus on health and safety. This position offers several attractive benefits, including annual leave and employee support programs.

Benefits

Discounted event tickets

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Life Assurance policy

5% pension contribution

HealthShield support

Employee Assistance Programme

Eye care vouchers

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Referral Scheme

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience of working at a senior level within a kitchen/venue, preferably in a high‑volume, premium setting.
• Evidence of up‑to‑date, professional qualifications and continuous development.
• Demonstrable experience of budgeting, cost management, stock, and margin control.

Responsibilities

• Design and produce high‑quality menus with exceptional food production standards.
• Comply with all food hygiene and health and safety legislation.
• Manage and develop kitchen staff performance.

Skills

Kitchen management

Menu design

Food hygiene standards

Budgeting and cost management

Team leadership

Education

Professional culinary qualifications

Job description

As our Head Chef, you will drive innovation, consistency, and efficiency in all kitchen activities, maintaining high standards of presentation, taste, and safety. You will own and deliver menu design, food quality, and kitchen management for all restaurants, bars, functions, and special events to deliver our signature Legends Global excellence for every guest who visits us. If you thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment with varied service styles and are looking for a role where you can add value from day one, then we want to hear from you!

Benefits

• Discounted tickets to unleash your superfan for all your favourites
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Life Assurance policy
• 5% pension contribution
• HealthShield support for dental, counselling, physio costs for you and children
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for mental health support
• Eye care vouchers and glasses contribution
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee Referral Scheme reward

Responsibilities

• The design and production of high‑quality menus involving exceptional food production standards
• Ensuring a variety of premium retail food options for kiosks
• 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 managing kitchen areas, ensuring proper stock rotation, cleanliness, and adequate stock levels
• Optimising the use of all available resources to ensure smooth and profitable operations

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience of working at a senior level within a kitchen/venue, preferably in a high‑volume, premium setting – Essential
• Evidence of up‑to‑date, professional qualifications and continuous development – Essential
• Demonstrable experience of budgeting, cost management, stock, and margin control – Essential
• Excellent organisational and planning skills with the ability to work flexibly under pressure, prioritise, and meet deadlines
• Strong focus on health, safety, and food hygiene standards, always ensuring a safe and compliant kitchen environment
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Creativity and innovation in menu design; bringing bold, enthusiastic ideas to the table and delivering them

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 centre through our white‑label approach. Our network of 400 venues worldwide hosts 20 000 events and entertains 200 million guests each year, 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.

Diversity & Inclusion

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. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know – we provide a fair and transparent assessment process and will do our utmost to accommodate you.