Executive Sous Chef - Raymond James Stadium

ASM Global; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Legends Global is seeking an Executive Sous Chef for the Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL. You will lead hands-on day-to-day kitchen operations across all outlets, ensuring top-tier guest experiences during game days and events.

Reporting to the Executive Chef, you will manage menu planning, cost control, sanitation, and staff development, while maintaining compliance with health and company standards. This onsite role requires flexibility for extended hours and events.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as an executive sous chef in high-volume environments such as stadiums or arenas.
• Professional culinary education or equivalent fast-paced experience across fine-dining/catering.
• Knowledge of food & beverage menus, specials, and services.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day kitchen operations for all food outlets.
• Enforce departmental policies, standards, and safety procedures.
• Lead and develop Sous Chefs and Lead Cooks; schedule and coach staff.
• Manage budgeting, menu planning, and cost analyses; report on menu & cost data.
• Oversee inventory, purchasing, vendor relations, and cost control.

Skills

Executive leadership

High-volume operations

Food safety certification

Staff coaching & development

English proficiency

Education

Culinary education

Job description

THE ROLE: Executive Sous Chef

LOCATION: Raymond James Stadium | Tampa, FL

ABOUT LEGENDS GLOBAL

Legends Global is the premier partner to the world's greatest live events, venues, and brands. We deliver a fully integrated suite of premium services through a white-label model that keeps our partners front and center - from feasibility and project development to sales, partnerships, hospitality, merchandise, venue management, and world-class content and booking.

With a global network of more than 450 venues, hosting 20,000 events and welcoming 165 million guests annually, Legends Global brings unmatched scale, expertise, and connectivity to help our partners grow. Legends Global Way guides how we operate: Align, Scale, Connect, Team, Win - shared success, repeatable systems, connected solutions, unstoppable teams, and wins that are earned every day.

About the Role

Reporting to the Executive Chef, the Executive Sous Chef is responsible for managing and overseeing production, operation, and sanitation aspects of all culinary and stewarding operations throughout Stadium.

About the Project/Venue

Legends is the official hospitality partner of Raymond James Stadium, home to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The partnership includes overseeing the Raymond James Stadium food and beverage program development and management for concessions, suites and premium areas for all game days, concerts, special events and any food and beverage related activations for the iconic Pirate Ship. Join us in elevating the fan experience through unparalleled guest service and pride to make Raymond James Stadium one of the best stadiums in the NFL.

WHAT YOU'LL DO (KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & OUTCOMES)

• People and product focused hands-on management of day-to-day operations of all food outlet kitchens.


• Implements and enforces all departmental and organizational policies and procedures. Assures staff compliance with all standards, policies, and procedures.


• Manages staff utilizing Sous Chefs and Lead Cooks through planning and scheduling of work assignments and performance development.


• Administers corrective counseling process, training and development, appraisals, payroll accountability.


• Plans innovative menus, maintaining financial responsibility for the menu mix. Analyze menu and food costs and the preparation of cost and quality efficient menus/specials. Prepare reports regarding food and menu analysis.


• Prepare cost saving annual budgets and ensure all fiscal responsibilities are met.


• Oversees inventory management to assure all outlets are adequately supplied at all times. Performs periodic inventory. Requisitioning and Purchasing. Maintains effective vendor relationships.


• Oversees the sanitation standards of all kitchens to assure compliance with local health department standards and company standards.


• Responsible for culinary operations in the absence of the Sr. Executive Chef.


• Direct interaction with high level clients


• Perform related duties as assigned by Management

WHAT YOU BRING (QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE)

• Extensive experience as an executive sous chef in a high-volume environment, preferably in a sports stadium.


• Professional training through a culinary education or working in a fast-paced, high-volume fine dining restaurant/catering facility; full service casual dining preferred.


• Extensive knowledge of food and beverage menu, specials and services offered.


• Ability to coach, train and develop efficient and successful team members.


• Must be able to obtain food safety certification.


• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced, team orientated setting.


• Ability to read, speak and write in English.


• Must have sufficient mobility to perform assigned tasks including constant reaching, bending, stooping, wiping, pushing, and pulling for extended periods of time.


• Must have the ability to lift, push, pull approximately 50lbs.


• Must be able to stand or walk for long periods of time.


• Practice safe work habits, follow all safety policies and procedures and regulations, complete company-wide safety training and additional job specific safety training.


• company-wide safety training and additional job specific safety training.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & TRAVEL

This role is based onsite in Tampa, FL

Must be available for all Stadium events.

Must be able to work extended hours due to business requirements including late nights, weekends, and holidays.

At Legends Global, our people power every success. You'll work alongside exceptional talent, learn from world-leading experts, and contribute to projects that set the standard across sports, entertainment, hospitality, and live experiences. If you're driven to operate at the highest level, build with purpose, and help partners win on the biggest stages, you'll thrive here.

COMPENSATION

Legends Global offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, skills, and qualifications and a generous total rewards package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401k plan.