Founded in 2008 as a hospitality management company, Legends has transformed into a holistic experiential services agency with more than 1,200 full-time and 30,000 seasonal team members globally. Legends has three core divisions operating worldwide: Global Planning, Global Sales, and Hospitality, offering clients and partners a 360-degree platform to elevate their brand and execute their vision.

Currently, Legends works with marquee clients across business verticals including professional sports, collegiate, attractions, entertainment, and conventions and leisure. We are the industry leaders in designing, planning, and realizing exceptional experiences in sports and entertainment.

Legends is the official hospitality partner of Raymond James Stadium, home to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The partnership includes overseeing the Raymond James Stadium food and beverage program development and management for concessions, suites, and premium areas for all game days, concerts, special events, and any food and beverage related activations for the iconic Pirate Ship. Join us in elevating the fan experience through unparalleled guest service and pride to make Raymond James Stadium one of the best stadiums in the NFL.

The Pastry Lead Cook reports to and works directly with the Executive Chef on the creation, development, and implementation of new desserts and creative menu developments of all Stadium and restaurants.

The Pastry Lead demonstrates strong leadership qualities with attention to detail in elevating and sustaining a competitive edge. The Pastry Lead is accountable for the quality and consistency of all pastry products produced and served including the efficiencies, consistency, associate training, and accountability of costs associated with the pastry department.

Responsibilities include:

• Demonstrates a hands-on approach to all bakery products produced in the Pastry Department ensuring quality, presentation, and consistency standards meet company standards.
• Assists with the development of standardized recipes for all menu items, ensuring that recipes are accurate and updated as needed.
• Ensures that all food products prepared meet the established specifications and standards.
• Ensures proper levels of bakery and pastry items are prepared based on forecasted needs and their prompt delivery to the designated outlet for guest consumption.
• Assigns tasks effectively for the efficient use of allocated labor ensuring maximum results are achieved.
• Responsible for complete set up, cleanliness, and organization of the Pastry Department and bakery areas at all kitchen locations.
• Seeks to maintain knowledge of industry trends in the world of pastry and baking.
• Bakes fresh pastries, desserts, and breads for all stadium outlets.
• Acts as a Manager, team leader, and motivator for the Pastry Department.
• Communicates variances from standards and expectations to the Executive Chef, Sous Chefs, Lead Cooks, Cooks, Buffet Attendants, and utility staff.
• Ensures that a sanitary, neat, clean, organized, safe, comfortable environment for employees and guests is maintained at all times.
• Creates recipe cards for all menu items and trains Bakers using recipe cards.
• Facilitates all health, safety, sanitary rules, regulations, and standards according to health department and risk management.
• Attends all meetings and/or training sessions as required.

Qualifications include:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Degree in hotel/restaurant management preferred.
• Must be flexible to work extended hours due to business requirements including late nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able to work in a team environment.

Legends is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or genetic information.

• Comprehensive training and development opportunities.
• Flexible work hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic team environment.
• Employee discounts and perks.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a fine dining restaurant environment.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a high-volume preparation environment.
• Fully competent in all aspects of baking and pastry.
• Strong leadership and team collaboration skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks under time constraints.