Executive Chef: Lead Bold, High-Volume Live Events

ASM Global-SMG; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Paid vacation

401k plan

Job summary

Legends Global is seeking an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations across concessions, catering and events, ensuring exceptional food quality, sanitation, and guest satisfaction in a fast-paced live events setting.

The role partners with the General Manager, Director of Culinary, Finance, and Facility Maintenance to deliver memorable guest experiences while driving financial performance and staff development.

Qualifications

• Must have strong leadership and kitchen management skills.
• Experience in high-volume event catering and concessions.
• Ability to maintain food safety and sanitation HACCP.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop menu items for industry trends and seasonal ingredients.
• Inspect recipe compliance and quality throughout production.
• Create production schedules to meet business demands.
• Manage department budget to control labor and cost of goods.
• Operate at peak efficiency and monitor labor costs and supplies.
• Maintain kitchen equipment cleanliness and schedule maintenance.
• Hire and train kitchen and stewarding staff, ensuring Serve Safe compliance.
• Order, receive, and prepare all food items.
• Develop proposals for potential clients and tastings for larger events.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Initiative

Customer focus

Professionalism

Organization

Work under pressure

Education

High School Diploma or GED

7+ years culinary experience

Culinary leadership experience preferred

Tools

Serve-Safe Manager Certified

Food Handlers Certificate

Job description

Legends Global is seeking an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations across concessions, catering and events, ensuring exceptional food quality, sanitation, and guest satisfaction in a fast-paced live events setting.

The role partners with the General Manager, Director of Culinary, Finance, and Facility Maintenance to deliver memorable guest experiences while driving financial performance and staff development.