Position Title:                       Chef

Department:                          Food & Beverage

Reports To:                            Director of Culinary Service

Classification:                       Full-time, Exempt

Compensation:                     $85,000 up to $90,000.00 annually, based on experience

LEGENDS GLOBAL

Legends Global is the premier partner to the world's greatest live events, venues, and brands. We deliver a fully integrated solution of premium services that keeps our partners front and center through our white-label approach.

Our network of 450 venues worldwide, hosting 20,000 events and entertaining 165 million guests each year, is powered by our depth of expertise and level of execution across every component feasibility & consulting, owner’s representation, sales, partnerships, hospitality, merchandise, venue management, and content & booking of world-class live events and venues.

The Legends Global culture is one of respect, ambitious thinking, collaboration, and bold action. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can be authentic, make an impact, and grow their career.

Winning is an everyday thing at Legends Global. We have the best team members who understand every win is earned when we come together as one unified team. Sounds like a winning formula for you. Join us!

Position Description:    The Chef serves as the senior culinary leader responsible for setting culinary vision, standards, and financial discipline across assigned venues, including Toyota Arena, ONT Field, and the Convention Center. This role is strategic in nature and provides leadership, oversight, and accountability through Sous Chefs and Kitchen Supervisors to ensure consistent quality, profitability, and compliance.

Essential Functions:

• Establish and maintain culinary vision, menu standards, and consistency across all venues
• Lead menu strategy, innovation, and seasonal planning for concessions, premium, and catering
• Oversee recipe development, costing, and profitability in inventory management systems in partnership with F&B leadership
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and performance oversight to Sous Chefs and Kitchen Supervisors
• Approve culinary staffing models, labor strategies, and scheduling frameworks
• Partner with Purchasing and F&B leadership on vendor standards and product selection
• Review and analyze food, labor, and overhead costs to meet budgetary objectives
• Ensure compliance with all health, sanitation, safety, and regulatory standards
• Resolve escalated culinary, operational, and guest service issues
• Self-Motivated
• Ensure culinary readiness and execution for all events and major activations
• Uphold company policies, procedures, and culture
• Other duties as assigned

Experience/Training/Education Requirements:   

• Must be 21 years of age

• High school diploma or GED required; additional education in supply chain, business, or hospitality preferred

• Culinary degree or equivalent professional training required

• Minimum of 7–10+ years of progressive culinary executive leadership experience

• Multi-unit, high-volume arena, stadium, or large-venue experience strongly preferred

• Proven experience managing food costs, labor, and inventory systems

• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills

• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays

License/Certificate:

• SERV Safe / Food Handler Certification (required within 30 days of hire)

Ability to:

• Provide a two-way communication and nurture an ownership environment with emphasis in positive motivation and teamwork

• Ability to work with minimal supervision

• Ability to interact with all levels of customers and staff including management

• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends and holidays, in addition to normal business hours

• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with all staff and vendors.

• Be detail oriented

• Always present a professional appearance and demeanor during the workday

• Excellent organizational and planning skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Strong customer service orientation

• Must be energetic, self-disciplined with a strong sense of initiative, is detail oriented and have a    passion for delivering exceptional guest service.

• Positive attitude and neat appearance

• Work ethics encourages strong urgency and quality in a team environment

Physical and Environmental Requirements:

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

• Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays

• This position may require work inside or outside of the building, as needed by events.
• Employees may be scheduled to work until 12:00am or later.

• Must be able to pass background.
• Employee should use precautions & follow safety guidelines.
 

Recruiter- Wendy Canahui

Legends Global- Toyota Arena

4000 E Ontario Center Parkway Ontario, CA. 91764

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Note　
The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. This document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.　
Legends Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans to apply. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Applicants who need reasonable accommodations to complete the application process may contact (909)937-3013 for further assistance.