About Legends Global

Legends Global is redefining excellence in sport, entertainment and live events. With unrivalled expertise and international reach, we provide end-to-end solutions – from venue development and event programming to revenue strategy and hospitality.

We take a 360-degree, data-driven approach across Partnerships, Hospitality, Merchandise and Attractions, working with leading clients to deliver outstanding experiences that resonate worldwide.

Our organisation is committed to fostering an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where diversity drives innovation and collaboration. Guided by our values of Align, Scale, Connect, Team and Win... we create a culture where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

About the Role

As Regional Executive Chef, you’ll define the culinary vision behind unforgettable live events—where timing is everything, standards can’t drop, and every service counts. You’ll shape food experiences that elevate match days, concerts, and major events, delighting guests at scale while delivering strong commercial results.

This is the perfect role for someone who thrives in the energy of live environments. You’ll look beyond individual kitchens to influence the wider Southern estate—using creativity, instinct, and sharp commercial judgement to launch new concepts, evolve menus, and respond in real time to the demands of world‑class events.

By building exceptional teams and trusted supplier partnerships, you’ll ensure every event performs flawlessly, from first whistle to final service, and leaves a lasting impression long after the crowd has gone.

What we can offer

Hosting events is what we do best, and we want our People to experience that too- enjoy access to discounted tickets to unleash your superfan for all your favourites.

You will work hard at Legends Global , but you will be rewarded with lots of time to relax and rest with 25 days annual leave

We understand that you have a life outside of work and want to ensure that your loved ones will always be taken care of whilst you’re contributing to our success with our Life Assurance policy.

A healthy contribution of 5% Pension so that your golden years are spent ticking off the items on your bucket list.

Got a dental bill? Need to book a counselling session? Or even help with Physio costs? With the support of Healthshield; Legends Global will support with these unexpected costs. For you and any children.

We understand that from time to time you might need a bit of support to get you back to feeling your best, so we have teamed up with AXA Health to provide our people with an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support mental health in the workplace.

We are visionaries: both physically and metaphorically! When you join Legends Global you will be entitled to eye care vouchers and a contribution towards any glasses you require.

Pedal your way to a greener, healthier commute—join our Cycle to Work scheme and turn every ride into a win for you and the planet

Great people know great people! Refer a friend through our Employee Referral Scheme and get rewarded for helping us build an amazing team

You’ll be responsible for:

• Setting and leading best‑in‑class culinary standards by directing, inspiring, and developing high‑performing kitchen and match‑day teams to consistently deliver exceptional food quality, service standards, and full compliance with health, safety, and food hygiene requirements.

• Owning end‑to‑end operational excellence and financial performance, ensuring day‑to‑day delivery aligns to agreed standards, budgets, labour models, and operating targets, while driving efficiencies that strengthen P&L and overall commercial performance.

• Driving menu strategy, innovation, and commercial growth, using market insight and trend analysis to develop compelling, fully costed menus, identify new products and revenue opportunities, and contribute to robust business cases with measurable returns.

• Building and maintaining strategic supplier and stakeholder relationships, partnering with best‑in‑class local producers to secure exceptional quality, monitoring supplier performance, and working closely with clients, supporters, and the Executive Team to adapt quickly to changing requirements and deliver continuous improvement.

• Ensuring disciplined food, stock, and compliance controls, with full accountability for ordering systems, stocktakes, waste reduction, rotas, payroll accuracy, hygiene audits, and all operational reporting—ensuring the operation is always audit‑ready, match‑ready, and commercially optimised.

We are looking for someone with:

• Credible executive‑level culinary authority, supported by recognised qualifications or equivalent senior experience, with advanced command of food safety, hygiene, allergen management, and HACCP. You lead confidently in high‑risk, high‑profile live environments (arenas, stadia, multi-site hospitality) where compliance and reputation are non‑negotiable.

• Deep experience delivering premium food at scale, gained in fast‑paced, high‑volume operations such as stadiums, arenas, major events, or comparable large‑format hospitality. You understand the pressure, the pace, and the precision required when service windows are immovable and expectations are sky‑high.

• A proven ability to plan, project‑manage, and execute, juggling multiple concepts, teams, and deadlines with calm control. You’re organised, commercially aware, and comfortable turning creative ambition into disciplined delivery.

• A strong, visible leadership style, with a track record of building engaged, resilient culinary teams. You invest in people, set clear standards, develop future leaders, and create cultures where preparation, pride, and performance go hand in hand.

• The mindset and flexibility to thrive in live events, embracing non‑traditional hours and leading from the front when it matters most energised by the buzz of event‑led operations rather than constrained by routine.

Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory pre‑employment checks. These may include verification of identity, proof of address, right to work, employment history, qualifications, and—where relevant to the role—a basic or enhanced DBS check. All checks will be carried out in line with data protection law and we will only request information that is necessary for the role.

Inclusive Workplace

At Legends Global , we are committed to leading the entertainment industry towards a greener, faster, and more innovative digital future. There’s never been a better time to join our team. We aim to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers, and suppliers. Join us and make a significant impact from day one.

We are committed to active inclusion, diversity, and equal opportunities. This commitment begins with our recruitment and selection process. We welcome discussions about flexible working arrangements.

If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know in your application. We are dedicated to providing a fair and transparent assessment process and will do our utmost to accommodate your needs.

If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to ensure it is considered. We will continue to review applications on a rolling basis and may close the advert before the closing date.