Executive Culinary Lead — High-Volume Event Kitchens

Legends Hospitality, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 44,083 - 49,593; Full time

Job summary

Legends Global is the premier partner to the world’s greatest live events, venues, and brands. We deliver a fully integrated solution of premium services that keeps our partners front and center through our white-label approach.

Our network of 450 venues worldwide, hosting 20,000 events and entertaining 165 million guests each year, is powered by our depth of expertise and level of execution across every component: feasibility & consulting, owner's representation, sales, partnerships,

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Professional culinary education or experience in fast-paced, high-volume dining or catering; casual dining acceptable.
• Ability to interact with co-workers.
• Extensive knowledge of food and beverage menu, specials, and services.
• Ensure compliance with service standards and inventory.
• Basic knowledge of food/beverage prep, service standards, guest relations.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, team-oriented setting.
• Ability to read, speak, and write in English.
• Lift and transport up to 30 lbs, occasionally 50 lbs.
• Available for all venue events including nights, weekends, holidays.
• Mobility for extended production tasks (reaching, bending, stooping, wiping, pushing, pulling).
• 2–3 years’ experience in a fast-paced, high-end club or restaurant.

Responsibilities

• Input daily event sheets and reports.
• Set up and prepare all food items, perform opening and closing duties, and replenish and rotate stock as directed.
• Set up non-food items for the shift, maintain high-level sanitation awareness, and work in a professional, safe, and efficient manner.
• Produce menu items in a timely manner and in accordance with company standards.
• Follow directions precisely and consistently; maintain work area and proper food storage; perform opening and closing duties.
• Adhere to company guidelines and house rules, always exceeding guest expectations.
• Work as a team with fellow associates and other service departments within the arena.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

High-volume environment operations

Team collaboration

Food safety awareness

Education

Culinary education/experience

Job description

Legends Global is the premier partner to the world’s greatest live events, venues, and brands. We deliver a fully integrated solution of premium services that keeps our partners front and center through our white-label approach.

Our network of 450 venues worldwide, hosting 20,000 events and entertaining 165 million guests each year, is powered by our depth of expertise and level of execution across every component: feasibility & consulting, owner's representation, sales, partnerships,