Culinary Supervisor Team Dining | Highmark Stadium

Legends Hospitality, LLC; South Dakota; On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Legends Global is seeking a Culinary Supervisor to coordinate day-to-day kitchen operations for the upcoming stadium opening. You will report to Executive Chefs and lead a team to deliver high-quality food and service at events in Orchard Park, NY.

The role requires ServSafe certification, strong English, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with long hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Competitive compensation applies on a per-hour basis.

Qualifications

• ServSafe Food Manager certification is required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Culinary training or experience in a fast-paced, high-volume setting; full-service dining preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of food and beverage menus, specials and services.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Ability to read, speak and write in English.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods.
• Flexible to work extended hours including nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Follow opening and closing procedures and food preparation as directed by Executive/Sous Chefs.
• Report progress and needs to Chefs on a daily basis.
• Lead a team with respect and commitment to guest expectations.
• Perform daily uniform checks and help maintain kitchen standards.
• Ensure items are prepared with correct portions and quality, following procedures.
• Maintain HACCP standards and sanitation, temperatures and storage.
• Keep kitchen clean, including walk-ins, storage, shelves, walls, floors and drains.
• Identify and store meats, poultry, seafood, pasta, dairy and other items per standards.
• Participate in monthly inventory for the department.
• Collaborate as a team to ensure excellent service and delivery of products.
• Adhere to uniform and grooming guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

ServSafe Food Manager

English proficiency

Team leadership

Multi-tasking

Job description

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 center through our white-label approach. Our network of 450 venues worldwide, hosting 20,000 events and entertaining 165 million guests each year, is 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.

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. Sounds like a winning formula for you. Join us!

THE ROLE

The Culinary Supervisor reports to the Executive and Executive Sous Chefs and is responsible for coordinating the day-to-day operations of the assigned area. Opening in the 2026 NFL season, The New Highmark Stadium will become the new home of the Buffalo Bills. As the largest construction project in Western New York history, this stadium will have state-of-the-art technology that will enhance the fan experience. Join us as we remember the past, while looking forward to the future.

ESSENTIAL DUTES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follows Executive Chef and/or Sous Chefs assignments for opening and closing procedures and food preparation.
• Report back to Chefs daily on progress and needs.
• Leads a team with respect and commitment to exceeding guest expectations daily.
• Performs daily uniform checks with staff and help Chefs to maintain standards in the kitchen.
• Ensures assigned staff prepare food items by complying with portion size, quality standards, departmental rules, policies and procedures.
• Maintains HACCP standards ensuring a high-quality level of food, food temperatures, rotation of product, cleanliness and sanitation standards.
• Maintains cleanliness of kitchen including walk-in coolers, dry storage, shelves, walls, floors and drains.
• Ensures all food preparation equipment is clean, sanitized and is kept in a safe and operable condition, and reports issues to the Chefs.
• Identifies and stores meats, poultry, seafood, pasta, starches, dairy products, and all other food items according to established standards.
• Participate in inventory monthly for department of responsibility.
• Participates as a team player with specific responsibilities, as related to preparation, excellent service, and delivery of products.
• Adhere to the Legends Uniform and Grooming guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• ServSafe Food Manager certification, required.
• All applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
• Professional training through a culinary education or working in a fast-paced, high-volume fine dining restaurant/catering facility; full service casual dining preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of food and beverage menu, specials and services offered.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced, team orientated setting.
• Ability to read, speak and write in English.
• Must have sufficient mobility to perform assigned tasks including constant reaching, bending, stooping, wiping, pushing, and pulling for extended periods of time.
• Must have the ability to lift, push, and pull approximately 50lbs.
• Must be able to stand or walk for long periods of time.
• Must be flexible to work extended hours due to business requirements including late nights, weekends and holidays including all games and major stadium and catering events.
• Must be able to work extended hours due to business requirements including late nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Practice safe work habits, follow all safety policies and procedures and regulations, complete company-wide safety training and additional job specific safety training.
• Must be flexible to work extended hours due to business requirements including late nights, weekends and holidays including all games and major stadium and catering events.

COMPENSATION

Competitive salary of $20-25/hour commensurate with experience.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Location: New Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, NY

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to lift/move/maneuver up to 50 lbs. Constant standing, walking, bending, reaching and repetitive motions. Ability to work in all weather conditions. Exposure to loud noises (i.e., fireworks, voices, and audio systems), flashing lights, and extreme heat/cold.

NOTE: The essential responsibilities of this position are described below the above headings. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

Legends Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in the area.