Regional Head Chef

Legends Global (Europe); Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 Days Annual Leave

Life Assurance

5% Pension Contribution

Healthshield Cover

Employee Assistance Programme

Eye Care Support

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Referral Scheme

Job summary

Legends Global (Europe) in London is seeking a Regional Head Chef to plan, facilitate and implement a world-class culinary offering across match and non-match days in the London region and future venues.

The role requires leading a high-performing culinary team, delivering premium experiences, and building innovative partnerships to drive growth and culinary excellence.

Qualifications

• Qualified chef with relevant culinary qualifications and certifications in Advanced Food Safety & Hygiene, Allergen Management, and HACCP.
• Experience leading high-volume hospitality operations, ideally in fine dining, stadia, arenas, events, or premium environments.
• Commercially minded with strong operational and financial planning skills.
• Proven leader with track record of building high-performing teams through coaching and development.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop the culinary team to deliver exceptional quality and standards.
• Oversee day-to-day operations, aligning labour, rotas and budgets to targets.
• Develop and cost menus within agreed timescales, monitor stock and minimise waste.
• Build relationships with suppliers and identify new opportunities and innovations.
• Manage purchasing, stock takes, and inventory controls with accurate reporting.
• Support recruitment, training and performance management across teams.
• Communicate with clients and stakeholders to ensure kitchens remain match-ready and compliant.

Skills

Culinary leadership

High-volume hospitality

Food safety & HACCP

Allergen management

Education

Professional culinary qualifications

Job description

The Role

To main purpose of the Regional Head Chef role is to plan, facilitate and implement the world-class culinary offering that delivers premium experience on match and non-match days across the London region and other future venues. This role goes beyond the environment as it offers a wider Southern venues and the opportunity to unleash creativity, explore new culinary concepts, and build innovative partnerships that contribute to the long-term vision and strategic growth of the culinary department.

The Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop the culinary team to deliver exceptional food quality, service standards, and full compliance with health, safety, food hygiene, allergen, and HACCP requirements.
• Oversee day-to-day culinary operations, ensuring service delivery, labour deployment, and departmental rotas are aligned to business needs, budgets, and commercial targets.
• Develop and cost menus within agreed timescales, monitor food controls and stock management, minimise waste, and identify efficiencies to improve profitability and operational performance.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, assess market trends, and identify new commercial opportunities, products, and innovations that enhance the business.
• Manage purchasing, ordering, stock takes, and inventory controls, ensuring accurate records, compliance documentation, and month-end reporting requirements are completed.
• Support recruitment, training, performance management, and ongoing development across the culinary and wider matchday teams, creating a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
• Communicate effectively with clients, supporters, and internal stakeholders, respond proactively to changing requirements, attend business planning meetings, and ensure kitchens and kiosks remain match-ready through regular inspections and hygiene checks.

What We're Looking For

• Qualified chef with relevant culinary qualifications or equivalent experience, supported by Advanced Food Safety & Hygiene, Allergen Management, and HACCP certification.
• Experienced in leading high-volume, fast-paced hospitality operations, ideally within fine dining, stadia, arenas, events, or premium restaurant environments.
• Commercially minded with strong operational, financial, and project management skills, capable of planning effectively, meeting tight deadlines, and delivering against budgetary targets.
• Proven leader with a track record of building high-performing teams through coaching, engagement, training, and succession planning.
• Highly organised and detail-oriented, with experience managing food controls, stock, compliance processes, supplier relationships, and operational administration.
• Proactive problem-solver with excellent communication skills, able to respond quickly to changing business demands while maintaining high standards.
• Flexible and adaptable, willing to work evenings, weekends, and event days as required in a non-traditional hospitality operation.

What can we offer?

• 25 Days Annual Leave – Work hard, rest well.
• Life Assurance – Peace of mind knowing your loved ones are protected.
• 5% Pension Contribution – Helping you prepare for a bright future.
• Healthshield Cover – Support with dental, physio, counselling and more for you and your children.
• Employee Assistance Programme – AXA Health support whenever you need it.
• Eye Care Support – Vouchers and contributions towards glasses.
• Cycle to Work Scheme – A greener, healthier commute.
• Employee Referral Scheme – Recommend great people and get rewarded.

Recruitment Process Outlined

• 1st Stage - Interview Online interview with Hiring Manger
• 2nd Stage - Face to Face Interview with F&B Director

Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory pre‑employment checks. These may include verification of identity, proof of address, right to work, employment history, qualifications, and—where relevant to the role—a basic or enhanced DBS check. All checks will be carried out in line with data protection law and we will only request information that is necessary for the role.

Inclusive Workplace

At Legends 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.