Retail 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. About the Role The Retail Chef is responsible for leading all culinary operations across public concourse and kiosk units, ensuring consistent food quality, speed of service, food safety, and commercial performance on match days and non match day events. The role focuses on high volume production, team leadership, and operational excellence across retail food offerings such as burgers, hotdogs, pies, fries and street food concepts. 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: Oversee day to day kitchen operations across all retail kiosks and public food units Ensure Food is produced to brand standards, specifications, and service timelines Lead match day service planning, including prep schedules, staffing levels and logistics Maintain seamless communication between central production kitchens and retail outlets Ensure full compliance with food safety, HACCP, and allergen regulations Monitor product consistency, presentation and portion control across all units Conduct regular audits and quality checks pre -service and during live events Implement and maintain accurate allergen and labelling procedures Support Menu Development with focus on speed, profitability and fan experience Mange food costs, waste and stock control across all retail operations Work closely with procurement and operations teams on forecasting and ordering Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and revenue Recruit, Train and develop kiosk and retail culinary teams Lead and motivate large casual workforces in a face pace environment Mange Rotas, Labour costs and performance standards Foster a strong culture of teamwork, accountability, and service excellence We are looking for someone with: Proven experience as a Chef or Sous Chef in high volume retail, stadia or large -scale events Strong operational knowledge of fast paced food service environments Experience managing large teams, including casual or agency staff Excellent understanding of food safety, and compliance standards Commercially aware with experience managing budgets and food cost Strong organisational leadership, and communication skills Calm and decisive under pressure Highly organised and process driven Hands on leadership style Passion for quality and fan /customer experience Collaborative and solutions focused 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.