Executive Chef | Full-Time | LIV Golf Events (Traveling)
About The Position
The Executive Chef is responsible for leading all culinary operations across premium hospitality and concessions at LIV Golf events. This is a hands-on leadership role focused on driving culinary execution, quality, and team performance in a fast-paced live event environment where speed, consistency, and guest experience are critical. The role involves setting the tone in the kitchen, ensuring high standards, and aligning teams for high-level execution. Key responsibilities include overseeing menu development, staffing strategy, cost management, and on-site execution to shape a seamless and elevated culinary experience across all service areas, from high-volume concessions to premium hospitality, balancing both scale and quality.
Requirements
- 5-7+ years of experience in premium hospitality, large-scale events, or high-end culinary operations.
- Proven ability to lead culinary teams in fast-paced, high-volume environments where quality and consistency are non-negotiable.
- Strong financial acumen, with experience managing food cost, labor, and overall kitchen performance.
- Experience working in event-based operations, including staffing models, logistics, and large-scale execution.
- A true passion for food, with a focus on quality, presentation, and creating memorable culinary moments.
- Hands-on leader who is present in the kitchen, leading from the line and setting the tone for the team.
- Comfortable working outdoors and in varying weather conditions.
- Flexible and ready to work extended, event-driven schedules, including travel.
- Current Food Safety certification (ServSafe or equivalent).
- Alcohol service certification (as required by jurisdiction).
Responsibilities
- Lead all culinary operations during event build, execution, and breakdown.
- Execute high-volume service while maintaining premium quality and presentation standards.
- Develop menus, recipes, and build sheets, including allergen documentation.
- Ensure consistency across all culinary offerings, from concessions to premium hospitality.
- Design and oversee food presentation and display standards.
- Work collaboratively with LIV Golf leadership team (GM/PM) to ensure high level execution of events.
- Partner closely with OVG & Spectrum leadership teams, and business based front-of-house leadership to ensure aligned execution.
- Manage food cost (COGS), labor targets, and event-level financial performance.
- Build staffing matrices by location, service style, and event day.
- Support event proformas, scheduling, and operational planning.
- Maintain purchasing, receiving, and inventory controls.
- Ensure proper food storage, safety, and sanitation standards.
- Recruit, train, and develop a team of part-time culinary staff across multiple outlets.
- Oversee culinary operations serving 40K guests per event.
- Foster a culture of accountability, organization, and hospitality.
- Provide clear direction during high-pressure service periods.
- Address performance issues and support ongoing team development.
- Partner with operations and front-of-house teams to deliver a cohesive guest experience.
- Partner closely with operations and front-of-house service teams to ensure seamless execution, aligned standards, and cohesive guest experience across all event areas.
- Implement and enforce service and culinary execution standards.
- Ensure every guest interaction reflects a premium, best-in-class experience.
Benefits
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Savings Plan
- 401(k) matching
- Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
