Head Chef - York

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

The LNER Community Stadium is York's premier sports and entertainment destination. Opened in 2021, this state of the art 8,500 seat venue is home to both York City FC and York Knights, hosting some of the world's biggest games, including the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup! At the Stadium, the Legends team offer a diverse and incredible catering offering on match days including the loungers, private boxes, and premium seating areas. When not on a match day, the Stadium is a prime conferencing and events location, so truly no two days are the same!

About the Role

This role is responsible for leading all kitchen operations at York LNER Stadium, ensuring exceptional food quality, presentation, and service for match days and events. It involves managing kitchen teams, maintaining food safety and hygiene standards, supporting menu development, controlling budgets and stock, and working closely with our Head of F&B at the stadium, to deliver high-quality catering experiences across the venue and the variety of match days and events hosted.

What we can offer

• Access to discounted tickets to unleash your superfan for all your favourites.
• 25 days annual leave.
• Life Assurance policy.
• A healthy contribution of 5% Pension.
• Support with unexpected costs through Healthshield.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support mental health in the workplace.
• Eye care vouchers and a contribution towards glasses.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Employee Referral Scheme.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead kitchen operations at York LNER Stadium, ensuring the highest standards of food quality, presentation, and service.
• Support menu planning, preparation, and execution in line with client expectations and company standards.
• Ensuring all CGC SOPs and guidelines are followed, including COSH and Health and Hygiene standards.
• Work with our Executive Head Chef and Chef Coordinator on the placement of other Chefs across the venue.
• Maintain and continue to strengthen relationships with the Stadium team themselves, and other key clients on site.
• Work with the Head of Food and Beverage to ensure the highest level of service is delivered for all events and match days.
• Manage kitchen budgets, stock control, and supplier relationships to maximise quality and profitability.
• Support operations across other CGC venues and events when required.

We are looking for someone with:

• Previous Head Chef experience, ideally within outside catering, events, or banqueting.
• Comfortable with commuting to and from venues and events.
• A passion and appetite to develop themselves and those around them.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• The ability to work in a fast paced and high-pressure environment.
• Knowledge of food hygiene and safety regulations (Level 2 or above certification preferred).
• Full, clean driving license is preferred.

Recruitment Process Outlined:

• 1st Stage- Intro Call with Talent Acquisition Team
• 2nd Stage- F2F interview with Executive Head Chef
• Final Stage- Final interview with Executive Head Chef and the Venue Manager involving a skills test

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.