Lead Cook - Isleta Amphitheater

Legends Hospitality, LLC; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Legends Hospitality, LLC is seeking a dedicated kitchen supervisor in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The role includes overseeing food preparation and maintaining a sanitary kitchen environment while ensuring staff efficiency. Applicants must have a high school diploma, cooking experience, and the ability to work under pressure.

This position emphasizes teamwork and effective communication. Flexibility in working hours is crucial, as it may include evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have 2 to 3 years working in a fast-paced high-end club or restaurant.
• Ability to walk, reach, stand, bend for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the food prep and service in the concession stand.
• Maintaining a clean and sanitary kitchen environment.
• Encouraging the team to follow safety policies.

Skills

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Effective interpersonal and oral communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Team player

Previous cooking experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary training

Job description

Roles

Oversee a staff of kitchen employees to maximize productivity and efficiency of kitchens. Must be available for event days.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the food prep and service in the concession stand
• Maintaining a clean and sanitary kitchen environment
• Overseeing a staff of kitchen employees to maximize productivity and efficiency of kitchens
• Maintaining consistency in attitude and behavior
• Working to make a specific impression on our clients
• Approaching all tasks with a “can-do” attitude
• Presenting a cheerful, positive manner
• Showing initiative and taking action with an appropriate level of independence
• Inventory product and prepare it according to management and health guidelines
• Being responsible for cleaning the equipment and cooking area
• Performing duties as needed to accomplish delivery of concessions menu
• Requiring some cooking experience and willingness to learn
• Maintaining a professional attitude and appearance
• Practicing safe work habits, following all safety policies and procedures and regulations, completing company-wide safety training and any additional job-specific safety training
• Encouraging the team to follow safety policies and procedures, including looking for and reporting unsafe work conditions
• Reporting all safety incidents (injuries and illnesses) into the company’s risk‑management system (Origami Risk) on the same day the incident is reported to you

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to walk, reach, stand, bend for long periods of time
• Ability to work flexible hours (evenings, weekends, holidays)
• Ability to work under pressure
• Effective interpersonal and oral communication skills
• Team player
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Previous cooking experience required
• High school diploma or equivalent; culinary training preferred
• Must have 2 to 3 years working in a fast‑paced high-end club or restaurant

Equal Opportunity Statement

Legends Global is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or genetic information.