Culinary Administrator

Legends Global Culinary Operations Manager

Legends Global redefines excellence in sports, entertainment, and live events. We combine unmatched expertise with a global reach, offering end-to-end solutions from venue development, venue management, and event booking to revenue strategy and hospitality.

Legends Global brings a 360-degree, data-driven approach across Global Partnerships, Hospitality, Merchandise, and Attractions, working with top-tier clients to deliver exceptional experiences.

Our organization is committed to building an inclusive, innovative environment where differences drive solutions that benefit our team members, guests, and partners. Guided by our values of respect, integrity, and accountability, we create a workplace where everyone can succeed. Are you ready to be part of the team that is transforming live entertainment? Join us to make legends happen!

Primary Function:

Under the direction of the Executive Culinary Team, this individual will be responsible for effectively supporting all culinary operations.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Directs, implements, and maintains a guest service and management philosophy that serves as a guide to respective team members.
• Meets with Executive Culinary Team to review assignments, anticipated business levels, changes, and other information pertinent to job performance.
• Creation, management, distribution, posting of culinary files created in the Microsoft Office Suite of programs.
• Strong knowledge of scheduling and timekeeping management software ABI Mastermind. Record keeping of any timekeeping edits, requests for time off, availability, disciplinary actions, notes to file.
• Maintains and abides by County Health/Sanitation as well as Legends Hospitality standards.
• Able to multitask in a fast-paced environment, both within the office and the kitchen areas.
• Knowledge of food purchasing, inventory tracking, receiving protocol.
• Conducts meetings/pre-shifts to update staff on daily goals & objectives, news, company initiatives.
• Maintains positive guest relations at all times.
• Provides efficient service and quality products by maintaining positive customer and client relations through effective communication and prudent financial practices.
• Maintains cost as it pertains to labor and operating supplies; works within budgeted guidelines.
• Responsible for creation of kitchen preparation sheets, indicating par levels, pre-orders, backup items and special requests.
• Exhibits leadership for all direct reports though consistent communication, commendations, and disciplinary action for all associates related to the culinary department.
• Performs other related duties, tasks, and responsibilities as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2-3 years experience in the contract food-service industry, preferably in premium services, catering, and concessions environments for a sports and entertainment venue.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to multi-task and prioritize in a deadline-oriented environment. Bi-lingual English and Spanish highly recommended.
• Must have a strong commitment to delivering a high level of customer and client service with demonstrated initiative, leadership, and management skills.
• Customer service oriented with the ability to interact with all levels of management.
• Must be flexible to work extended hours due to business requirements including late nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able to work in a team environment.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Must be exercise intermediate proficiency of use of ABI Mastermind, yellow dog and any other computer systems after thorough On The Job Training.
• Must possess a high level of organization and attention to detail.
• Must have strong leadership and communication skills.
• Must be able to remain calm under stressful situations.
• Must be able to smile, maintain positive body language, and consistently provide positive guest service.
• Must be able to make generalizations, evaluations, and decisions without immediate supervision.
• Must be able to accept and carry out responsibility for directions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must be willing to work hours that vary, according to event schedule
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to use a computer and view a monitor for extended periods of time in a seated position.

Follow and encourage your team to follow all safety policies and procedures, including but not limited to looking for and reporting any unsafe work conditions, and complete company-wide safety training and any additional job specific safety training. Report all safety incidents (injuries and illnesses) into the company's risk management system (Origami Risk) on the same day that the safety incident has been reported to you.

Compensation: Full-Time $23 -25hr

Disclaimer: The above is intended to describe the general contents and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

Legends is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or genetic information.