Culinary Lead for Live Event Kitchens

Legends Global; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Legends Global is seeking a Culinary Supervisor to support daily kitchen operations, prepare and present high-quality menus, and lead culinary staff during assigned shifts.

This role combines hands-on cooking with administrative duties, including food ordering, inventory management, production planning, and ensuring strict food safety. You will train new team members, monitor performance, and coordinate with events and service teams to deliver outstanding experiences.

Qualifications

• Lead Cook/Line Cook experience in a professional kitchen.
• Ability to lead culinary team members and follow recipes.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Knowledge of sanitation and food safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations and direct cooks and culinary team members.
• Prepare and present menu items according to recipes, specifications, and quality standards.
• Coordinate daily food preparation, production, portioning, and service timing.
• Assist with production planning based on events, attendance, and business levels.
• Place food and supply orders and maintain inventory and par levels.
• Receive and inspect deliveries for quality, quantity, freshness, and proper storage.
• Monitor product usage, minimize waste, and maintain accurate inventory and ordering records.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, temperature control, and health regulations.
• Complete opening and closing procedures, including cleaning, sanitation, and equipment checks.
• Train and assist with onboarding culinary employees on recipes, procedures, safety, and service standards.
• Monitor team performance and communicate operational or performance concerns to culinary leadership.
• Coordinate with culinary leadership, event operations, service teams, and other departments to support successful events.
• Adjust production and priorities based on changing business needs and event requirements.
• Maintain consistent recipe execution, portion sizes, and presentation standards.
• Assist with special events, menu preparation, and other culinary projects as assigned.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Culinary leadership

High-volume kitchen

Team direction

Food safety knowledge

Recipe following

Time management

Education

Food Handler Certification

Job description

Legends Global is seeking a Culinary Supervisor to support daily kitchen operations, prepare and present high-quality menus, and lead culinary staff during assigned shifts.

This role combines hands-on cooking with administrative duties, including food ordering, inventory management, production planning, and ensuring strict food safety. You will train new team members, monitor performance, and coordinate with events and service teams to deliver outstanding experiences.