Executive Chef - High-Volume Venue Ops & Menu Innovation

Live Nation; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & vision benefits

Free concert tickets

401(k) with company match

Career development programs

Job summary

Live Nation Entertainment is seeking an experienced kitchen operations leader to manage high-volume routines, control food, beverage, and labor costs, and oversee a dynamic culinary team. You will ensure compliance with SOPs, health codes, and corporate standards during events across our venues.

The role requires hands-on supervision, strong budgeting skills, and the ability to foster a cooperative, safety-first work environment in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years high volume and fast-paced kitchen operations experience.
• Skilled in cooking, cost controls, management and crew training.
• Proficient in standard food prep/presentation and cost controls.

Responsibilities

• Meet or exceed budgetary expectations including food, beverage and labor costs.
• Supervise kitchen staff, ensure SOPs and corporate mandates are followed.
• Oversee staff evaluations, training programs and 90-day development plans.
• Maintain supplies, equipment, and adherence to health codes during events.

Skills

Kitchen operations

Cost controls

Crew training

Management

Excel & Outlook

POS knowledge

Heavy lifting

Education

High School Diploma

Sanitation and Food Handling Certificates

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Access

Outlook

POS systems

Job description

Live Nation Entertainment is seeking an experienced kitchen operations leader to manage high-volume routines, control food, beverage, and labor costs, and oversee a dynamic culinary team. You will ensure compliance with SOPs, health codes, and corporate standards during events across our venues.

The role requires hands-on supervision, strong budgeting skills, and the ability to foster a cooperative, safety-first work environment in a fast-paced setting.