National Director, Culinary Operations (New Business)

POSITION: National Director, Culinary Operations

DEPARTMENT: Hospitality    

REPORTS TO: Senior Vice President, Culinary                     

FLSA STATUS: Salaried/Exempt       

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!

THE ROLE

The National Director, Culinary Operations Standardizes culinary SOPs to support food quality, cost control, speed of service, and innovation aligned with Executive Leadership objectives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Effectively coordinate and work with the Regional Executive Chef/VP Culinary and SVP Culinary to achieve culinary operational excellence with common goals.
• Develop SOPs for menu execution, costing, and inventory management
• Must be able to gain respect and credibility to influence operations personnel and enforce standards.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Support Culinary standards with operations and finance
• Ensure food safety and sanitation compliance
• Support scalable culinary innovation with SVP and VP of Culinary innovation
• Work with VP of Culinary Innovation on development of standardized recipes for all menu items.
• Ensure that recipes are accurate and updated as needed.
• Ensures that all food products prepared meet the established specifications and standards.
• Ensure that Legends Global purchasing standards and vendors are being utilized and upheld.

NEW BUSINESS TRANSITION READINESS

• Lead culinary onboarding during new business transitions

• Vendor identification and set up aligned with Legends Global Standards and in conjunction with Culinary and Purchasing leaders.
• Deploy menus, costing tools, and inventory standards
• Train + Implement BOH inventory system (yellow dog)
• Contribute to the ongoing development and implementation of Legends Culinary Programs, Build Sheets and Specifications.
• Ensure full compliance and effectiveness of the HACCP (Food Safety) program.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty with energy and enthusiasm. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge,

skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE     

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 5+ years in a leadership role within sports & entertainment, theme parks, large hotels, or multi-unit QSR

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Experience scaling standardized operating models across multiple locations
• Strong change management and cross-functional leadership skills
• Must have experience in managing multi-unit locations.
• Excellent supervisory, leadership, hands-on management and coaching skills.
• Good written and verbal managerial communication and customer service skills.
• Must have knowledge of kitchen sanitation, operation and maintenance of kitchen equipment.
• Detail-oriented and extremely organized with the ability to learn new programs and procedures quickly.
• Must be flexible to travel to and from units located in several states and work extended hours due to business requirements including nights, weekends and holidays.
• ServSafe Certification.
• Must be compassionate, consistent, and fair to the needs of the employees and of the Company.
• Must possess strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be detail oriented, organized, able to work independently, prioritize and multi-task.
• Must be willing to contribute and support fellow team members and Venues with hands on approach to our culinary operations when needed or asked in order to maintain our business.

COMPENSATION

Competitive salary range of $140,000 - $150,000 plus bonus potential, commensurate with experience and a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401k plan.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Location: Remote w/ Travel

This role is remote when not traveling and does not require relocation. Travel up to 50% of the year is expected, particularly during new business transitions, venue openings, and major operational initiatives.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

NOTE:

The essential responsibilities of this position are described below the above headings. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Also, 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. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.