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.

The Venue

Valliant Live is a cutting-edge event complex with a capacity of up to 3,500 people. It is designed to host various events, including large corporate conferences, exhibitions, trade shows, major touring concerts, stand-up comedy, family performances, and sporting events. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a brand-new venue from the ground up.

About the Role
We're looking for an experienced and commercially focused Head Chef to lead the culinary operation within our venue

Reporting to the Head of Food & Beverage, you will oversee all food production across conferences and events, gala dinners, premium hospitality (up to 180 covers) and high-volume retail catering. You'll lead the kitchen team, develop innovative menus, drive financial performance and ensure exceptional food quality at every event.

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate leader who thrives in a fast-paced, event-led environment.

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

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead all kitchen operations, maintaining exceptional food quality, presentation and consistency.

• Deliver food across conferences, gala dinners, premium hospitality, corporate events and retail catering.

• Develop seasonal and event-specific menus that balance innovation with commercial performance.

• Plan production, staffing and kitchen operations to ensure seamless event delivery.

• Manage stock, ordering, food production and equipment to maximise efficiency and minimise waste.

• Work closely with Operations, Sales and Events teams to deliver outstanding guest experiences.

• Manage food costs, labour budgets and departmental expenditure.

• Deliver gross profit targets through effective purchasing, menu engineering and waste reductio

• Ensure purchasing complies with approved supplier and procurement procedures.

• Recruit, develop and inspire a high-performing kitchen brigade.

• Ensure full compliance with Food Safety, HACCP, allergen legislation and Health & Safety standards.

• Always maintain kitchens to inspection ready standards.

• Oversee stock control, ordering, invoicing and payroll administration.

• Maintain accurate records, audits and compliance documentation.

• Support the Head of Food & Beverage in delivering the venue's food strategy and continuous improvement initiatives

We are looking for someone with:

• Proven experience as a Head Chef, Executive Chef or Senior Executive Sous Chef within a high-volume hospitality operation.

• Experience delivering conferences, banqueting, premium hospitality and large-scale events.

• Strong commercial understanding of food cost, labour and budget management.

• Experience leading and developing large kitchen teams.

• Excellent menu development, production planning and organisational skills.

• Strong knowledge of HACCP, Food Safety, allergen management and Health & Safety legislation.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• IT literate with experience of stock control and ordering systems

• Professional Cookery qualification (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).

• Level 3 Food Safety qualification.

• IOSH Managing Safely.

• Experience in menu engineering and retail food development
  

Recruitment Process Outlined:

• 1st Stage- Intro with Talent Team

• 2nd Stage- Interview with hiring manager

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.