Executive Chef

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 400 venues worldwide, hosting 20,000 events and entertaining 200 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. Sound like a winning formula for you? Join us!

The Venue

Events is more than an exhibition venue, conference centre and live-event space - it’s an inspiration. Against a backdrop of grand Victorian architecture, the seven connected spaces inspire engagement and enjoyment. Olympia Events is recognised in the industry for exceptional levels of customer service and support, and our numerous awards are testament to our clients' satisfaction. Beyond the walls of our venue, Olympia is on the ground, working to invest in people, strengthen our communities, and protect the environment.

Olympia Events is undergoing a period of change. In 2017, the venue was bought by a consortium led by Yoo Capital and Deutsche Finance international. Work is currently underway to transform the wider estate into a cultural hub of which Olympia Events will be the central part. Once complete, the estate will include a new theatre, music venue, two hotels, over 30 eateries, world-class office space and over two acres of public realm. More information can be found at https://olympia.co.uk/

About The Role

As our Executive Chef, you will be responsible for overseeing all culinary operations within the venue, ensuring the highest standards of food quality, presentation, and service. You will lead the kitchen team in the development and execution of innovative menus that align with the venue’s brand and guest expectations.

This is an exciting, strategic role, you will be accountable for cost control, food safety compliance, and staff training and development. It will be your mission through planning, hands-on leadership, and a passion for excellence to play a key role in delivering a memorable dining experience that enhances the overall success and reputation of the venue.

What’s in it for you?

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 with us, 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 % Pension so that your golden years are spent ticking off the items on your bucket list.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement creative, seasonal, and cost-effective menus tailored to the venue’s clientele and event types, ensuring consistency with the venue’s brand and culinary vision.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring food quality, consistency, hygiene, and timely service for all events, functions, and à la carte services.
• Lead, train, and mentor the culinary team, fostering a positive kitchen culture focused on collaboration, high performance, and professional growth.
• Ensure strict adherence to food safety regulations, hygiene standards, and occupational health and safety requirements across all culinary operations.
• Manage food and labour costs through inventory control, waste reduction, portion management, and vendor negotiation to maximize profitability without compromising quality.
• Work closely with the events, and front-of-house teams to ensure seamless execution of large-scale events, adapting menus and service styles as needed.

We are looking for someone with:

• Formal culinary training with a recognised qualification
• Experience in a senior culinary leadership role, ideally within a high-volume venue, hotel, resort, or event-driven environment.
• Proven track record of designing and delivering high-quality, diverse menus across multiple event types
• Strong background in kitchen financial management, including food costing, budgeting, and supplier negotiation.
• Exceptional culinary skills with a passion for creativity and innovation.
• Strong leadership and team-building capabilities; able to inspire, train, and manage a diverse kitchen team.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to collaborate effectively with front-of-house, event planners, and senior management.
• Passionate about cuisine, hospitality and delivering exceptional guest experiences.

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 employees, 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 provide a fair and transparent assessment process and will do our utmost to accommodate your needs