Sous Chef

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 Located on the historic Knavesmire, York Racecourse is one of the most prestigious and well‑loved racecourses in the UK, set in the heart of Yorkshire. Renowned for its wide, sweeping track and vibrant atmosphere, the venue has been hosting world‑class flat racing for over 280 years and is home to some of the sport’s most iconic fixtures, including the internationally acclaimed Ebor Festival . Beyond racing, York Racecourse is a versatile events destination, offering a wide range of indoor and outdoor spaces suitable for conferences, exhibitions, hospitality, large‑scale events, and celebrations. The venue combines historic charm with modern facilities, providing high‑quality production, flexible layouts, and excellent transport links, just minutes from York city centre. With a strong reputation for outstanding food and beverage experiences, exceptional customer service, and operational excellence, York Racecourse consistently delivers memorable days out for racegoers, corporate clients, and event organisers alike. Its commitment to innovation, sustainability, and community engagement ensures it remains a leading venue not only in Yorkshire, but across the UK. About the Role The role is to assist the Senior Management in leading the team of chefs and in exceeding the culinary standards including food production, menu development, financial and food safety management targets. Key Responsibilities: With the head chef, providing creative menu & food development across, Hospitality, Banqueting and Retail offers along with annual menu development, tastings and tailored bespoke menus with individual presentation as required for key clients and customers. Asist the Head Chef, Managing and guiding food production to ensure that the quality is maintained to a very high standard, minimising waste (food and personnel) and in line with our ethos of in-house production methodology. Overseeing and managing Kitchen brigades is key business areas over racing. Overseeing and Managing kitchen brigades for C&B events. Managing the kitchen brigade in line with the Head Chefs rostering. Liaise with Operations team to ensure sufficient kitchen porters and cleaner as required and within budget to maintain kitchen operations and hygiene. Ensuring compliance of key legislation and company policies & procedures are adhered to, including but not limited to; Allergens, Food Safety, Health & Safety and Calorific Delivering all GP targets and reporting on these monthly. Deputising for the Head chef as required. Keeping abreast of industry developments, best practice, and new ways of working Any other relevant duties as assigned by the Senior Management team We are looking for someone with: Experience at a senior level within the food & beverage or hospitality industry at similar venues with a proven track record of success and achievement. Excellent food knowledge, including; current trends, Menu development and presentation. A team player & leader – lead by example. Strong communication and relationship leader. Ability to nature and grow talent within their team Proactive, responsive, and positive in all aspects A proven ability and experience of success in operations Sound knowledge of financial implications and margin control Excellent organisational and practical skills The ability to deal with conflicting demands and meet tight deadlines IT Literate with a good understanding of Excel 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 Recruitment Process Outlined: 1st Stage - Intro Call with Talent Acquisition 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.