Founded in 2008, Legends’ operating divisions worldwide include – Global Partnerships, Global Sales, Hospitality, Global Merchandise, Legends IQ, Attractions, Growth Enterprises – offering clients and partners a 360-degree data and analytics fueled service solution 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.

The Executive Chef at Maryland Club is responsible for directing and administering the planning, preparation, production, and control of all culinary operations at Maryland Club and XFINITY Center Game Day Suites. The Executive Chef will report to the General Manager.

Essential Functions:

• Coordinate and execute all necessary preparations and tasks to ensure a successful pre-opening phase for both game day and private social club operations.
• Responsible for managing/overseeing all production, operation, and sanitation aspects of all culinary and stewarding operations throughout property.
• Oversees all culinary employees to achieve budgetary, food quality, and customer service expectations.
• Creates/develops recipes, dishes, etc., and any additional requirements of the property.
• Manages the hiring, scheduling, training, mentoring, and disciplinary action, if required, for all employees.
• Must have the ability to make effective use of available resources, including time, labor, and materials, and adjust methodologies to maximize productivity.
• Assists in ensuring schedules are complete based on a forecast.
• Regular quality assurance and quality control inspections to maintain cleanliness of all back of the house areas; keeps equipment in proper working order.
• Maintain food, labor, and other expenses at budgeted levels.
• Must communicate and work closely with General Manager.
• Maintain a consistent high level of food quality, kitchen productivity, and line of supply.
• Ensure team members clean their areas as they perform their duties and assist with cleaning in other areas.
• Cross-train those within your department while encouraging, reinforcing, and supporting your peers and team.
• Demonstrates competent product knowledge by correct storing and handling of all perishables, maintaining quality, security, value, and integrity.
• Other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, the candidate must be able to perform each essential duty above at the highest levels. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:

• Ability to read, write and understand the English language to complete requisitions, read recipes, and communicate with other associates and leaders.
• Ability to perform duties in confined spaces.
• 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.

Location: On site, Maryland Club – College Park, MD

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.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance.
• Paid Vacation.
• 401(k) Plan.

• Thorough knowledge of hot, cold food, and pastry preparation.
• Extensive skill in usage of kitchen equipment such as slicers, mixers, and food processors.
• Basic mathematical skills for recipes and portion sizes.
• Minimum seven (7) years of experience as an Executive Chef in a high-volume food industry.
• High Volume Banquet, Suites, and Fine Dining Experience.
• Excellent leadership and team development skills.
• Experience with P&L and budgeting processes.
• Knowledge of kitchen sanitation and equipment maintenance.