Head Chef, High-Volume Live Events & Catering

Legends Global; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid vacation

401k plan

Job summary

Legends Global seeks an Executive Chef to lead the Mesa Complex culinary operations for concessions, catering/banquets, premium/VIP services, and special events. You will drive culinary vision, costs, and guest satisfaction in a high-volume live events setting.

You will partner with the GM, F&B leader, Sales/Catering, Operations, and Maintenance to deliver memorable experiences while maintaining peak efficiency and standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; culinary degree or apprenticeship preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive culinary experience with senior leadership in a high-volume venue.
• Demonstrated success managing food cost, labor, and culinary budgets in events.

Responsibilities

• Lead all back-of-house culinary operations across the property for events and non-event production.
• Oversee menu execution and production systems for concessions, banquets, VIP areas, and special events.
• Conduct line checks, tastings, and QA reviews for flavor, portions, presentation, and temperature.
• Build recipes, prep sheets, forecasts, and execution guides for concepts and service models.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Cost controls

Scheduling

Inventory management

Vendor relationships

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Culinary degree or apprenticeship

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Legends Global seeks an Executive Chef to lead the Mesa Complex culinary operations for concessions, catering/banquets, premium/VIP services, and special events. You will drive culinary vision, costs, and guest satisfaction in a high-volume live events setting.

You will partner with the GM, F&B leader, Sales/Catering, Operations, and Maintenance to deliver memorable experiences while maintaining peak efficiency and standards.