Live Events Culinary Lead

Legends Hospitality, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Legends Global is seeking a Culinary Supervisor to support daily kitchen operations, lead the culinary team during shifts, and oversee food ordering, inventory, and safety. Responsibilities include coordinating production, ensuring recipe execution, and maintaining sanitation standards to deliver high-quality food for events and daily service.

The role blends hands-on cooking with administrative duties, with opportunities to mentor staff, optimize workflows, and support event operations across

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional or high-volume kitchen environment.
• Lead Cook, Line Cook, or senior culinary experience preferred.
• Ability to lead and provide direction to culinary team members.
• Knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, sanitation, and food safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations and provide direction to cooks and culinary team members.
• Prepare and present menu items according to recipes, specifications, and quality standards.
• Coordinate daily food preparation, production, portioning, and service timing.
• Assist with production planning based on events, attendance, and business levels.
• Place food and supply orders and maintain inventory and par levels.
• Receive and inspect deliveries for quality, quantity, freshness, and proper storage.
• Monitor product usage, minimize waste, and maintain accurate inventory and ordering records.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, temperature control, and health regulations.
• Complete opening and closing procedures, including cleaning and equipment checks.
• Train and assist with onboarding culinary employees on recipes, procedures, safety, and service standards.
• Monitor team performance and communicate operational or performance concerns to culinary leadership.
• Coordinate with culinary leadership, event operations, service teams, and other departments to support successful events.
• Adjust production and priorities based on changing business needs and event requirements.
• Maintain consistent recipe execution, portion sizes, and presentation standards.
• Assist with special events, menu preparation, and other culinary projects as assigned.

Skills

Lead kitchen operations

Food safety

Time management

Communication

Job description

Legends Global is seeking a Culinary Supervisor to support daily kitchen operations, lead the culinary team during shifts, and oversee food ordering, inventory, and safety. Responsibilities include coordinating production, ensuring recipe execution, and maintaining sanitation standards to deliver high-quality food for events and daily service.

The role blends hands-on cooking with administrative duties, with opportunities to mentor staff, optimize workflows, and support event operations across