Premium Sous Chef — Lead High-Volume Event Kitchen

ASM Global; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Legends Global is seeking a Premium Sous Chef to lead culinary operations for Etihad Park in Queens, NY. You will oversee production, sanitation, and staff, while ensuring high standards of food quality and service for premium areas and concessions.

The role requires hands-on kitchen management, menu planning, and collaboration with executive leadership to deliver exceptional guest experiences at high-profile events.

Qualifications

• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple projects.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication.
• Proven ability to supervise staff and manage teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the event planning process.
• Direct set-up, floor plans, and resolve planning gaps.
• Manage culinary and stewarding staff to meet labor/production goals.
• Ensure recipe compliance and quality control throughout production.
• Oversee sanitation standards across kitchens and stands.
• Ensure staff compliance with policies and procedures.
• Assist with menu development and cost analysis for concessions.
• Oversee inventory and vendor relationships.
• Provide training and development, and payroll accountability.

Skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Staff supervision

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Culinary arts degree/certification

ACF apprenticeship certification

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Maintenance Manager software

Job description

Legends Global is seeking a Premium Sous Chef to lead culinary operations for Etihad Park in Queens, NY. You will oversee production, sanitation, and staff, while ensuring high standards of food quality and service for premium areas and concessions.

The role requires hands-on kitchen management, menu planning, and collaboration with executive leadership to deliver exceptional guest experiences at high-profile events.