Executive Chef: High-Volume Events & Culinary Leadership

Legends Global; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Legends Global in Mesa, AZ seeks an Executive Chef to lead all culinary operations for events, concessions, and catering, driving food quality, sanitation, and guest satisfaction in a fast-paced environment.

Collaborate with leaders across Sales, Operations, and Facilities to deliver memorable experiences, optimize budgets, and develop a high-performing culinary team that adapts to diverse menus and high-volume demand.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; culinary degree/apprenticeship certification preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive culinary experience in high-volume venues.
• Demonstrated success managing food cost, labor, and culinary budgets in event-driven operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead back-of-house culinary operations across the venue for events and non-event production.
• Oversee menu execution, production systems, and quality for concessions, banquets, and VIP areas.
• Manage culinary cost, labor, waste, and budgets within approved financial targets.
• Recruit, train, and develop a high-performing culinary and stewarding team.
• Ensure sanitation, HACCP compliance, and safety across all kitchen and storage areas.
• Collaborate with leadership to develop client menus and proposals for high-profile events.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Org. skills

Cost controls

Purchasing & Inventory

Scheduling

Irregular hours

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Culinary degree / apprenticeship preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Legends Global in Mesa, AZ seeks an Executive Chef to lead all culinary operations for events, concessions, and catering, driving food quality, sanitation, and guest satisfaction in a fast-paced environment.

Collaborate with leaders across Sales, Operations, and Facilities to deliver memorable experiences, optimize budgets, and develop a high-performing culinary team that adapts to diverse menus and high-volume demand.