Executive Chef — Hawaiʻi Events & Local Flavor

Meet Hawaii; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 145,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k plan

Paid vacation

Job summary

Legends Global seeks an Executive Chef for the Hawaii Convention Center to lead culinary operations and banquet production, ensuring exceptional guest experiences. You will mentor a diverse culinary team, manage budgets, and partner with local producers to showcase Hawaiʻi cuisine.

The role requires at least 8 years in high-volume events, Serve Safe certification, and a passion for culinary excellence in a premium venue environment.

Qualifications

• Must have HACCP compliance knowledge and maintain food safety standards.
• Strong organizational and planning abilities to manage kitchen operations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with staff at all levels.
• Proven customer service orientation and guest satisfaction focus.
• Ability to lead and develop kitchen and stewarding teams.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop menus keeping pace with industry trends and seasonal ingredients.
• Maintain health department score 90+ and third-party audit scores above 95.
• Create production schedules to meet event volume and guest demand.
• Manage department budget including labor and food cost control.
• Hire and train kitchen and stewarding staff and ensure Serve Safe compliance.
• Oversee purchasing, receiving, and preparation of all food items.

Skills

HACCP

Organization

Communication

Customer Service

Team Leadership

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Legends Global seeks an Executive Chef for the Hawaii Convention Center to lead culinary operations and banquet production, ensuring exceptional guest experiences. You will mentor a diverse culinary team, manage budgets, and partner with local producers to showcase Hawaiʻi cuisine.

The role requires at least 8 years in high-volume events, Serve Safe certification, and a passion for culinary excellence in a premium venue environment.