Arena Executive Chef — High-Volume Culinary Leadership

Legends Global; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid vacation

401k plan

Job summary

Legends Global is seeking an Executive Chef for the San Diego Arena to lead all back-of-house culinary operations during high-volume events. You will oversee concessions, catering, VIP areas, and special events, ensuring peak performance and guest satisfaction.

The role focuses on menu development, recipes, yields, allergens, and cost controls, while driving quality, sanitation, and team excellence in a fast-paced arena setting.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive culinary experience in high-volume venues.
• ServSafe Manager certification or ability to obtain within 30 days.
• Experience managing food cost, labor, and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead back-of-house culinary operations across all events.
• Oversee concession, catering, VIP services, and special events.
• Develop menus, ensure recipe compliance, yields, allergens.
• Control food costs, labor, waste, and inventory.
• Hire, train, and develop culinary and stewarding teams.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

Scheduling

Cost Controls

Purchasing & Inventory

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Culinary degree/apprenticeship

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Job description

Legends Global is seeking an Executive Chef for the San Diego Arena to lead all back-of-house culinary operations during high-volume events. You will oversee concessions, catering, VIP areas, and special events, ensuring peak performance and guest satisfaction.

The role focuses on menu development, recipes, yields, allergens, and cost controls, while driving quality, sanitation, and team excellence in a fast-paced arena setting.