Lead Sous Chef – Creative Menus for Live Events

Legends; California, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Legends Global is seeking a Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations at the Ontario Convention Center. You will design menus, direct cooks and kitchen staff, and manage costs while ensuring high quality and compliance with sanitation standards.

The role requires 3–5 years of supervisory kitchen experience, a culinary school certificate, and flexible availability for events, including evenings and weekends. Compensation ranges from $75,000 to $80,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Certificate from accredited culinary school or college/technical school.
• 3–5 years of kitchen/culinary supervisory experience preferred.
• Must be flexible and able to respond quickly to issues.
• Working knowledge of food production, purchasing, and sanitation.

Responsibilities

• Designs creative menus and plans production.
• Establishes presentation technique and quality standards.
• Schedules and supervises kitchen employees.
• Estimates food consumption, purchases and kitchen supplies.
• Oversees all aspects of kitchen operations.
• Collaborates with F&B management for cost and recipe development.

Skills

Menu design

Staff supervision

Food cost control

Sanitation knowledge

Communication skills

Flexibility

Time management

Education

Culinary school certificate

Tools

Quest system

NCR

Job description

Legends Global is seeking a Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations at the Ontario Convention Center. You will design menus, direct cooks and kitchen staff, and manage costs while ensuring high quality and compliance with sanitation standards.

The role requires 3–5 years of supervisory kitchen experience, a culinary school certificate, and flexible availability for events, including evenings and weekends. Compensation ranges from $75,000 to $80,000 per year.