Regional Head Chef: Creative, High-Volume Culinary Leader

Utilita Arena; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; 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 in London is seeking a Regional Head Chef to plan and deliver world-class culinary offerings across the region. You will lead a high-performing team, manage budgets, and champion food safety and HACCP standards.

The role involves developing creative concepts, building partnerships, ensuring match-day readiness, and driving profitability through menu development and supplier management.

Qualifications

• Qualified chef with relevant culinary qualifications or equivalent experience, plus Advanced Food Safety & Hygiene, Allergen Management, and HACCP certification.
• Experience leading high-volume, fast-paced hospitality operations, ideally in stadiums, arenas, events, or premium restaurants.
• Commercially minded with planning, budgeting, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the culinary team to deliver high-quality food and compliant operations.
• Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations, labor, rotas, and service delivery to meet budgets.
• Cost menus, monitor stock, minimise waste, and identify opportunities for efficiency and profitability.
• Build supplier relationships, assess trends, and identify new products and innovations.
• Manage purchasing, stock takes, and inventory controls with accurate records.

Skills

Leadership

High-volume hospitality

Budgeting

Staff development

Education

Culinary qualifications or equivalent experience

Advanced Food Safety & Hygiene

Allergen Management

HACCP certification

Tools

HACCP implementation

Job description

Legends Global in London is seeking a Regional Head Chef to plan and deliver world-class culinary offerings across the region. You will lead a high-performing team, manage budgets, and champion food safety and HACCP standards.

The role involves developing creative concepts, building partnerships, ensuring match-day readiness, and driving profitability through menu development and supplier management.