Executive Chef: High-Volume Event Kitchen Leader

ASM Global; Huntington (VA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life and

Disability insurance

Paid vacation

401k plan

Job summary

Legends Global is seeking an Executive Chef in Huntington, WV to lead high‑volume production for events and caterings. You will set menus, oversee kitchen and stewarding staff, ensure Serve Safe compliance, and manage costs and labor to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

The role requires at least 8 years in cuisine, strong leadership, and the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays during event schedules. A competitive salary and benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 8 years of culinary experience in high volume facility producing meals for large events.
• Must maintain local Health Codes and sanitation HACCP.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.
• Ability to interact with all levels of staff including management.
• Ability to work irregular hours as dictated by the event schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Research and development of menu items to keep pace with industry trends, local and seasonal ingredients to support catering and concession business.
• Inspect recipe compliance and quality control are met throughout the production process.
• Maintain health department score of 90 or above.
• Create the production schedule to meet business demands.
• Manage department budget to meet and exceed labor and cost of goods expenditures.
• Hiring and Training of all kitchen and stewarding staff to include “Serve safe” and any Health department regulations.
• Maintain and manage culinary and stewarding personnel to meet labor and production objectives.
• Ordering, receiving, and preparing all food items.
• Maintaining food costs and budget goals.
• Produce required product according to Banquet Event Orders for each event.

Skills

Excellent organizational skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Customer service orientation

Work with limited supervision

Adaptability to irregular hours

Team leadership

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Legends Global is seeking an Executive Chef in Huntington, WV to lead high‑volume production for events and caterings. You will set menus, oversee kitchen and stewarding staff, ensure Serve Safe compliance, and manage costs and labor to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

The role requires at least 8 years in cuisine, strong leadership, and the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays during event schedules. A competitive salary and benefits package are offered.