Legends Global · 8 hours ago
Vice President, Culinary Innovation & New Business
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$200K/yr - $220K/yrLegends Global is the premier partner to the world's greatest live events, venues, and brands, delivering premium services through a white-label approach. The Vice President of Culinary Innovation and New Business will lead the development of new culinary concepts and products, ensuring the company remains an industry leader in innovative culinary solutions while managing multiple projects and properties.
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Responsibilities
Lead research and development of new products and concepts across all service levels, from general concessions to luxury suites and premium events
Develop unique, venue-specific culinary concepts that incorporate local flavors, ingredients, and regional identity
Partner with the Director of Culinary SOP to ensure all concepts and products are supported by accurate build sheets, purchasing specifications, and rollout plans
Build and maintain strong relationships with key vendors and partners nationwide
Evaluate food production processes and quality standards to ensure consistency and excellence
Establish and train teams to meet and exceed high culinary and execution standards
Earn the respect and credibility needed to influence operational teams and enforce standards across properties
Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills
Maintain expert-level knowledge of HACCP and food safety standards, with the ability to identify, correct, and prevent operational issues
Lead menu planning and execution for all service levels, including premium, VIP, and special events
Stay current on culinary trends, emerging products, and industry innovations
Maintain a strong understanding of all factors impacting food cost control and profitability
Mentor and develop culinary leaders and team members to elevate skills, performance, and engagement
Effectively manage multiple properties and concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment
New business development support
Stay current with culinary trends, consumer preferences and regulatory requirements
Adapt recipes for mass production, considering cost, production feasibility, supplier collaboration
Lead culinary onboarding during new business transitions
Vendor identification and set up aligned with Legends Global Standards and in conjunction with Culinary and Purchasing leaders
Deploy menus, costing tools, and inventory standards
Train + Implement BOH inventory system (yellow dog)
Contribute to the ongoing development and implementation of Legends Culinary Programs, Build Sheets and Specifications
Ensure full compliance and effectiveness of the HACCP (Food Safety) program
Qualification
Required
Must have a degree or certification from an accredited culinary arts institute, or apprenticeship certification from the American Culinary Federation
Must have experience in managing multi-unit locations
Excellent supervisory, leadership, hands-on management and coaching skills
Good written and verbal managerial communication and customer service skills
Must have knowledge of kitchen sanitation, operation and maintenance of kitchen equipment
Detail-oriented and extremely organized with the ability to learn new programs and procedures quickly
Must be flexible to travel to and from units located in several states and work extended hours due to business requirements including nights, weekends and holidays
ServSafe Certification, International Food Safety Council
Must be compassionate, consistent, and fair to the needs of the employees and of the Company
Must possess strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Must be detail oriented, organized, able to work independently, prioritize and multi-task
Must be willing to contribute and support fellow team members and Venues with hands on approach to our culinary operations when needed or asked in order to maintain our business
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life and disability insurance
Paid vacation
401k plan
Company
Legends Global
Legends Global is the premier partner to the world's greatest live events, venues and brands.
Founded in 2008
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
New Mountain Capital
2017-05-04Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Shervin Mirhashemi
Chief Executive Officer
Scott Aronsky
Chief Financial Officer
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