LN Venues, Kitchen Manager - Van Buren
About The Position
Live Nation Entertainment is the world’s leading live entertainment company, comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. Ticketmaster is the global leader in event ticketing with over 620 million tickets sold annually and approximately 10,000 clients worldwide. Live Nation Concerts is the largest provider of live entertainment in the world promoting more than 50,000 events annually for nearly 7,000 artists in 40+ countries. These businesses allow Live Nation Media & Sponsorship to create strategic music marketing programs that connect more than 1,200 sponsors with the 145 million fans that attend Live Nation Entertainment events each year. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com. Passionate and motivated. Driven, with an entrepreneurial spirit. Resourceful, innovative, forward thinking and committed. At Live Nation Entertainment, our people embrace these qualities, so if this sounds like you then please read on! The Head Chef / Kitchen Manager is responsible for overseeing all kitchen operations, creating high-quality menus, and leading a team to ensure timely and consistent food service during events. This role requires strong culinary skills, leadership experience, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Head Chef, Sous Chef, or Kitchen Manager in a high-volume environment.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent culinary skills with a focus on quality, presentation, and consistency.
- Knowledge of food safety standards and kitchen operations.
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, and during live events.
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Responsibilities
- Plan, develop, and execute menus that reflect the Van Buren brand and meet guest expectations.
- Manage all kitchen operations, including prep, cooking, plating, and cleanup.
- Hire, train, and supervise kitchen staff, providing coaching and performance feedback.
- Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and health regulations.
- Monitor inventory, place orders, and manage food costs to meet budgetary goals.
- Collaborate with event and operations teams to coordinate food service for concerts, private events, and special functions.
- Maintain a positive, productive, and safe work environment in the kitchen.
- Handle scheduling, staffing, and daily operational challenges efficiently.
Benefits
- HEALTH: Medical, vision, dental and mental health benefits for you and your family, with access to a health care concierge, and Flexible or Health Savings Accounts (FSA or HSA)
- YOURSELF: Free concert tickets, generous paid time off including paid holidays, sick time, and personal days
- WEALTH: 401(k) program with company match, stock reimbursement program
- FAMILY: New parent programs including caregiver leave, plus fertility, adoption, foster, or surrogacy support
- CAREER: Career and skill development programs with School of Live, tuition reimbursement, and student loan repayment
- OTHERS: Volunteer time off, crowdfunding match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
