Regional Executive 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 As Regional Executive Chef, you are the creative and strategic force behind elevating our culinary identity across the Southern estate. You will set and champion a bold, forward-thinking food vision that transforms our offering from consistently good to truly exceptional—defining what best-in-class looks like within the energy and scale of live events. Balancing innovation with operational excellence, you will craft memorable, high-impact food experiences that delight guests, inspire teams, and drive commercial success. Through your leadership, you will embed a culture of quality, consistency, and continual evolution—ensuring every dish, service, and concept reflects the highest standards of modern hospitality while performing at scale. 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 You’ll be responsible for: Define and deliver a step-change in food quality and experience, establishing clear culinary standards and a long-term roadmap that elevates the offer from reliable to distinctive, ensuring consistency across all venues while allowing for local relevance. Lead and maintain high culinary standards by supporting and developing kitchen and event teams to deliver consistent food quality, service, and compliance with all health and safety requirements Oversee operational delivery and financial performance, ensuring alignment with budgets, labour models, and agreed targets, while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and performance Contribute to menu development and innovation, using insight and analysis to develop commercially sound, high-quality food offerings and identify new opportunities Build and maintain effective working relationships with suppliers, partners, and internal stakeholders, ensuring quality, consistency, and responsiveness to changing needs Ensure robust controls across stock, food safety, and compliance processes, including ordering, waste management, audits, and operational reporting We are looking for someone with: Significant experience in a senior culinary leadership role, supported by relevant qualifications or equivalent expertise, with strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and compliance standards (including HACCP and allergen management) A track record of elevating food propositions—bringing fresh ideas, raising standards, and delivering measurable improvements in quality, guest satisfaction, and commercial performance. The ability to define and embed a clear, distinctive culinary identity across multiple sites, balancing consistency with innovation in live, high-pressure environments. Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver consistently in time-sensitive environments An inclusive and supportive leadership style, with experience building, developing, and engaging high-performing teams Flexibility to support event-led operations, including varied working patterns where required, with an understanding of the demands of live environments 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.