About Legends Global About Legends Global is redefining excellence in sport, entertainment and live events. With unrivalled expertise and international reach, we provide end-to-end solutions - from venue development and event programming to revenue strategy and hospitality. We take a 360-degree, data-driven approach across Partnerships, Hospitality, Merchandise and Attractions, working with leading clients to deliver outstanding experiences that resonate worldwide. Our organisation is committed to fostering an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where diversity drives innovation and collaboration. Guided by our values of Align, Scale, Connect, Team and Win we create a culture where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. About the Role As our Head of Workforce Planning, you will make it your mission to ensure the seamless planning and delivery of management, culinary, and frontline staffing across all food, beverage, and guest-facing operations across our Northwest region. This is a brand-new role in our structure, created to drive operational excellence-balancing commercial performance with consistently high service standards-through disciplined workforce planning, clear leadership, and hands-on support during the most demanding periods. We are looking for someone with strong expertise in large-scale operations, who will anchor stability in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment, enabling teams to perform at their best and delivering an outstanding experience for all our guests. What we can offer Hosting events is what we do best, and we want our People to experience that too-enjoy access to discounted tickets to unleash your superfan for all your favourites. You will work hard at Legends Global, but you will be rewarded with lots of time to relax and rest with 25 days annual leave. We understand that you have a life outside of work and want to ensure that your loved ones will always be taken care of whilst you contribute to our success through our Life Assurance policy. A healthy contribution of 5% Pension so that your golden years are spent ticking off the items on your bucket list. Got a dental bill? Need to book a counselling session? Or even help with Physio costs? With the support of Healthshield, Legends Global will support these unexpected costs. For you and any children. We understand that from time to time, you might need a bit of support to get you back to feeling your best, so we have teamed up with AXA Health to provide our people with an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support mental health in the workplace. We are visionaries: both physically and metaphorically! When you join Legends Global, you will be entitled to eye care vouchers and a contribution towards any glasses you require. Pedal your way to a greener, healthier commute-join our Cycle to Work scheme and turn every ride into a win for you and the planet. Great people know great people! Refer a friend through our Employee Referral Scheme and get rewarded for helping us build an amazing team. Key Responsibilities Leading end-to-end workforce planning for management, culinary, and frontline teams, ensuring the right staffing levels, skill mix, and resource allocation across daily operations, events, and peak trading periods. Managing all rota, scheduling, and labour-planning activity, driving efficiency, cost control, and full compliance with working time, safety, and food-hygiene regulations. Delivering exceptional food, beverage, and guest-experience standards through proactive operational planning, hands-on leadership during busy periods, and rapid resolution of operational challenges. Partnering closely with key stakeholders-including operations, kitchen leadership, HR, and external staffing providers-to maintain seamless event-day coverage, smooth workforce pipelines, and agile last-minute adjustments. Coaching and guiding teams to uphold high performance, accountability, and service excellence while contributing to strategies that improve quality, productivity, and overall operational effectiveness. We are looking for someone with Proven experience across catering, hospitality, events, stadiums, or large-scale food service operations, with a strong track record in staffing, workforce planning, and operational management. Hands-on experience leading large, diverse teams - including chefs, managers, and frontline staff - in fast-moving, high-pressure environments. Exceptional organisational and scheduling capability, with the ability to balance service quality and cost efficiency through strong commercial awareness. Clear, confident communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across functions, using a practical, solutions-focused approach to operational problem-solving. Deep knowledge of food hygiene, safety standards, and working time regulations, combined with the resilience, calmness, and quick decision-making needed to maintain service continuity. Recruitment Process Outlined 1st Stage - Intro Call with Talent Team 2nd Stage - Interview with Hiring Team Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks. These may include verification of identity, proof of address, right to work, employment history, qualifications, and-where relevant to the role-a basic or enhanced DBS check. All checks will be carried out in line with data protection law, and we will only request information that is necessary for the role. Inclusive Workplace At Legends Global, we are committed to leading the entertainment industry towards a greener, faster, and more innovative digital future. There's never been a better time to join our team. We aim to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers, and suppliers. Join us and make a significant impact from day one. We are committed to active inclusion, diversity, and equal opportunities. This commitment begins with our recruitment and selection process. We welcome discussions about flexible working arrangements. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know in your application. We are dedicated to providing a fair and transparent assessment process and will do our utmost to accommodate your needs. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to ensure it is considered. We will continue to review applications on a rolling basis and may close the advert before the closing date.
Feb 26, 2026
Full time
About Legends Global About Legends Global is redefining excellence in sport, entertainment and live events. With unrivalled expertise and international reach, we provide end-to-end solutions - from venue development and event programming to revenue strategy and hospitality. We take a 360-degree, data-driven approach across Partnerships, Hospitality, Merchandise and Attractions, working with leading clients to deliver outstanding experiences that resonate worldwide. Our organisation is committed to fostering an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where diversity drives innovation and collaboration. Guided by our values of Align, Scale, Connect, Team and Win we create a culture where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. About the Role As our Head of Workforce Planning, you will make it your mission to ensure the seamless planning and delivery of management, culinary, and frontline staffing across all food, beverage, and guest-facing operations across our Northwest region. This is a brand-new role in our structure, created to drive operational excellence-balancing commercial performance with consistently high service standards-through disciplined workforce planning, clear leadership, and hands-on support during the most demanding periods. We are looking for someone with strong expertise in large-scale operations, who will anchor stability in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment, enabling teams to perform at their best and delivering an outstanding experience for all our guests. What we can offer Hosting events is what we do best, and we want our People to experience that too-enjoy access to discounted tickets to unleash your superfan for all your favourites. You will work hard at Legends Global, but you will be rewarded with lots of time to relax and rest with 25 days annual leave. We understand that you have a life outside of work and want to ensure that your loved ones will always be taken care of whilst you contribute to our success through our Life Assurance policy. A healthy contribution of 5% Pension so that your golden years are spent ticking off the items on your bucket list. Got a dental bill? Need to book a counselling session? Or even help with Physio costs? With the support of Healthshield, Legends Global will support these unexpected costs. For you and any children. We understand that from time to time, you might need a bit of support to get you back to feeling your best, so we have teamed up with AXA Health to provide our people with an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support mental health in the workplace. We are visionaries: both physically and metaphorically! When you join Legends Global, you will be entitled to eye care vouchers and a contribution towards any glasses you require. Pedal your way to a greener, healthier commute-join our Cycle to Work scheme and turn every ride into a win for you and the planet. Great people know great people! Refer a friend through our Employee Referral Scheme and get rewarded for helping us build an amazing team. Key Responsibilities Leading end-to-end workforce planning for management, culinary, and frontline teams, ensuring the right staffing levels, skill mix, and resource allocation across daily operations, events, and peak trading periods. Managing all rota, scheduling, and labour-planning activity, driving efficiency, cost control, and full compliance with working time, safety, and food-hygiene regulations. Delivering exceptional food, beverage, and guest-experience standards through proactive operational planning, hands-on leadership during busy periods, and rapid resolution of operational challenges. Partnering closely with key stakeholders-including operations, kitchen leadership, HR, and external staffing providers-to maintain seamless event-day coverage, smooth workforce pipelines, and agile last-minute adjustments. Coaching and guiding teams to uphold high performance, accountability, and service excellence while contributing to strategies that improve quality, productivity, and overall operational effectiveness. We are looking for someone with Proven experience across catering, hospitality, events, stadiums, or large-scale food service operations, with a strong track record in staffing, workforce planning, and operational management. Hands-on experience leading large, diverse teams - including chefs, managers, and frontline staff - in fast-moving, high-pressure environments. Exceptional organisational and scheduling capability, with the ability to balance service quality and cost efficiency through strong commercial awareness. Clear, confident communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across functions, using a practical, solutions-focused approach to operational problem-solving. Deep knowledge of food hygiene, safety standards, and working time regulations, combined with the resilience, calmness, and quick decision-making needed to maintain service continuity. Recruitment Process Outlined 1st Stage - Intro Call with Talent Team 2nd Stage - Interview with Hiring Team Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks. These may include verification of identity, proof of address, right to work, employment history, qualifications, and-where relevant to the role-a basic or enhanced DBS check. All checks will be carried out in line with data protection law, and we will only request information that is necessary for the role. Inclusive Workplace At Legends Global, we are committed to leading the entertainment industry towards a greener, faster, and more innovative digital future. There's never been a better time to join our team. We aim to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers, and suppliers. Join us and make a significant impact from day one. We are committed to active inclusion, diversity, and equal opportunities. This commitment begins with our recruitment and selection process. We welcome discussions about flexible working arrangements. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know in your application. We are dedicated to providing a fair and transparent assessment process and will do our utmost to accommodate your needs. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to ensure it is considered. We will continue to review applications on a rolling basis and may close the advert before the closing date.
A leading event management firm in Manchester is seeking a Head of Workforce Planning to oversee the staffing and operational excellence for food and beverage services. This pivotal role requires proven experience in large-scale operations, exceptional leadership in high-pressure environments, and a focus on delivering high guest experience standards. The position offers 25 days annual leave, life assurance, and other benefits supporting work-life balance and health.
Feb 26, 2026
Full time
A leading event management firm in Manchester is seeking a Head of Workforce Planning to oversee the staffing and operational excellence for food and beverage services. This pivotal role requires proven experience in large-scale operations, exceptional leadership in high-pressure environments, and a focus on delivering high guest experience standards. The position offers 25 days annual leave, life assurance, and other benefits supporting work-life balance and health.
About Legends Global Legends Global is redefining excellence in sport, entertainment and live events. With unrivalled expertise and international reach, we provide end-to-end solutions - from venue development and event programming to revenue strategy and hospitality. We take a 360-degree, data-driven approach across Partnerships, Hospitality, Merchandise and Attractions, working with leading clients to deliver outstanding experiences that resonate worldwide. Our organisation is committed to fostering an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where diversity drives innovation and collaboration. Guided by our values of Align, Scale, Connect, Team and Win we create a culture where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. About the Role The Workforce Planning Director will build and lead a scalable, compliant and high performance People Operations function for a live events environment. This role ensures the organisation can safely and efficiently deploy large, diverse workforces - often across multiple venues - while delivering a best in class employee and event day experience. You will own the entire People Operations engine, including workforce scheduling, event day staffing operations, and compliance. What we can offer Hosting events is what we do best, and we want our People to experience that too - enjoy access to discounted tickets to unleash your superfan for all your favourites. You will work hard at Legends Global, but you will be rewarded with lots of time to relax and rest with 25 days annual leave. We understand that you have a life outside of work and want to ensure that your loved ones will always be taken care of whilst you're contributing to our success with our Life Assurance policy. A healthy contribution of 5% Pension so that your golden years are spent ticking off the items on your bucket list. Got a dental bill? Need to book a counselling session? Or even help with Physio costs? With the support of Healthshield; Legends Global will support with these unexpected costs. For you and any children. We understand that from time to time you might need a bit of support to get you back to feeling your best, so we have teamed up with AXA Health to provide our people with an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support mental health in the workplace. We are visionaries: both physically and metaphorically! When you join Legends Global you will be entitled to eye care vouchers and a contribution towards any glasses you require. Pedal your way to a greener, healthier commute - join our Cycle to Work scheme and turn every ride into a win for you and the planet Great people know great people! Refer a friend through our Employee Referral Scheme and get rewarded for helping us build an amazing team Key Responsibilities Oversee end to end event resourcing strategy, ensuring the right people, with the right skills, are staffed for each event, across FOH, BOH, F&B, hospitality, security, production, and technical roles. You will be responsible for ensuring The F&B Academy is clearly owned, well governed, and experienced across our venues Lead surge staffing models for high volume event days. Drive the master staffing plan aligned with event calendars, site needs, and commercial forecasts. Oversee rota/scheduling systems to ensure Working Time compliance and capacity planning. Own the accreditation process - badges, passes, compliance documentation, background checks, eligibility to work. Ensure all staff (permanent, seasonal, agency) meet compliance standards before entering site. Partner with H&S, Security, and Venue Ops to uphold safety, safeguarding, and regulatory standards. Deliver and maintain event day People Ops protocols, including check in/check out structures, incident management, and welfare. Oversee mass onboarding cycles for seasonal and temporary talent pools. Lead benefits strategy for a blended workforce - permanent, casual, and event day. Build and lead a high performing People Ops team capable of scaling up during peak periods. Partner with Operations, Production, Commercial, Hospitality, Security, and F&B leads. Provide visible leadership on large events - "on the ground" support, troubleshooting, and people flow management. Automate workflows to reduce manual event day admin. Oversee workforce management tech (HRIS, T&A, scheduling, accreditation). Introduce strong operational governance: SOPs, audits, risk logs, compliance dashboards. Implement VOC (Voice of Colleague) and post event debrief loops to drive continual improvement. We are looking for someone with Senior People Operations leadership experience in live events, stadiums, festivals, venues, entertainment, hospitality, or large scale operations. Proven ability to resource, schedule, and run event day or shift based operations. Experience with HRIS and workforce management systems (RotaCloud, Deputy, Harri, Workforce, Workday, SAP, etc.). Strong understanding of UK Working Time Regulations, safety standards, and event day compliance requirements. Expertise managing large volumes of casual, seasonal, contractor, and agency workers. Experience in sports, touring, stadium catering, or festival operations. Multi site workforce management experience. Event vendor onboarding. Expert stakeholder manager - able to work with Ops, Commercial, F&B, Safety. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory pre employment checks. These may include verification of identity, proof of address, right to work, employment history, qualifications, and-where relevant to the role-a basic or enhanced DBS check. All checks will be carried out in line with data protection law and we will only request information that is necessary for the role. Inclusive Workplace At Legends Global, we are committed to leading the entertainment industry towards a greener, faster, and more innovative digital future. There's never been a better time to join our team. We aim to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers, and suppliers. Join us and make a significant impact from day one. We are committed to active inclusion, diversity, and equal opportunities. This commitment begins with our recruitment and selection process. We welcome discussions about flexible working arrangements. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know in your application. We are dedicated to providing a fair and transparent assessment process and will do our utmost to accommodate your needs. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to ensure it is considered. We will continue to review applications on a rolling basis and may close the advert before the closing date. The requirements of the business are such that it is necessary to have a flexible approach and therefore some business-related travel to be able to work at our venues and operational sites will be required.
Feb 09, 2026
Full time
About Legends Global Legends Global is redefining excellence in sport, entertainment and live events. With unrivalled expertise and international reach, we provide end-to-end solutions - from venue development and event programming to revenue strategy and hospitality. We take a 360-degree, data-driven approach across Partnerships, Hospitality, Merchandise and Attractions, working with leading clients to deliver outstanding experiences that resonate worldwide. Our organisation is committed to fostering an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where diversity drives innovation and collaboration. Guided by our values of Align, Scale, Connect, Team and Win we create a culture where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. About the Role The Workforce Planning Director will build and lead a scalable, compliant and high performance People Operations function for a live events environment. This role ensures the organisation can safely and efficiently deploy large, diverse workforces - often across multiple venues - while delivering a best in class employee and event day experience. You will own the entire People Operations engine, including workforce scheduling, event day staffing operations, and compliance. What we can offer Hosting events is what we do best, and we want our People to experience that too - enjoy access to discounted tickets to unleash your superfan for all your favourites. You will work hard at Legends Global, but you will be rewarded with lots of time to relax and rest with 25 days annual leave. We understand that you have a life outside of work and want to ensure that your loved ones will always be taken care of whilst you're contributing to our success with our Life Assurance policy. A healthy contribution of 5% Pension so that your golden years are spent ticking off the items on your bucket list. Got a dental bill? Need to book a counselling session? Or even help with Physio costs? With the support of Healthshield; Legends Global will support with these unexpected costs. For you and any children. We understand that from time to time you might need a bit of support to get you back to feeling your best, so we have teamed up with AXA Health to provide our people with an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support mental health in the workplace. We are visionaries: both physically and metaphorically! When you join Legends Global you will be entitled to eye care vouchers and a contribution towards any glasses you require. Pedal your way to a greener, healthier commute - join our Cycle to Work scheme and turn every ride into a win for you and the planet Great people know great people! Refer a friend through our Employee Referral Scheme and get rewarded for helping us build an amazing team Key Responsibilities Oversee end to end event resourcing strategy, ensuring the right people, with the right skills, are staffed for each event, across FOH, BOH, F&B, hospitality, security, production, and technical roles. You will be responsible for ensuring The F&B Academy is clearly owned, well governed, and experienced across our venues Lead surge staffing models for high volume event days. Drive the master staffing plan aligned with event calendars, site needs, and commercial forecasts. Oversee rota/scheduling systems to ensure Working Time compliance and capacity planning. Own the accreditation process - badges, passes, compliance documentation, background checks, eligibility to work. Ensure all staff (permanent, seasonal, agency) meet compliance standards before entering site. Partner with H&S, Security, and Venue Ops to uphold safety, safeguarding, and regulatory standards. Deliver and maintain event day People Ops protocols, including check in/check out structures, incident management, and welfare. Oversee mass onboarding cycles for seasonal and temporary talent pools. Lead benefits strategy for a blended workforce - permanent, casual, and event day. Build and lead a high performing People Ops team capable of scaling up during peak periods. Partner with Operations, Production, Commercial, Hospitality, Security, and F&B leads. Provide visible leadership on large events - "on the ground" support, troubleshooting, and people flow management. Automate workflows to reduce manual event day admin. Oversee workforce management tech (HRIS, T&A, scheduling, accreditation). Introduce strong operational governance: SOPs, audits, risk logs, compliance dashboards. Implement VOC (Voice of Colleague) and post event debrief loops to drive continual improvement. We are looking for someone with Senior People Operations leadership experience in live events, stadiums, festivals, venues, entertainment, hospitality, or large scale operations. Proven ability to resource, schedule, and run event day or shift based operations. Experience with HRIS and workforce management systems (RotaCloud, Deputy, Harri, Workforce, Workday, SAP, etc.). Strong understanding of UK Working Time Regulations, safety standards, and event day compliance requirements. Expertise managing large volumes of casual, seasonal, contractor, and agency workers. Experience in sports, touring, stadium catering, or festival operations. Multi site workforce management experience. Event vendor onboarding. Expert stakeholder manager - able to work with Ops, Commercial, F&B, Safety. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory pre employment checks. These may include verification of identity, proof of address, right to work, employment history, qualifications, and-where relevant to the role-a basic or enhanced DBS check. All checks will be carried out in line with data protection law and we will only request information that is necessary for the role. Inclusive Workplace At Legends Global, we are committed to leading the entertainment industry towards a greener, faster, and more innovative digital future. There's never been a better time to join our team. We aim to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers, and suppliers. Join us and make a significant impact from day one. We are committed to active inclusion, diversity, and equal opportunities. This commitment begins with our recruitment and selection process. We welcome discussions about flexible working arrangements. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know in your application. We are dedicated to providing a fair and transparent assessment process and will do our utmost to accommodate your needs. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to ensure it is considered. We will continue to review applications on a rolling basis and may close the advert before the closing date. The requirements of the business are such that it is necessary to have a flexible approach and therefore some business-related travel to be able to work at our venues and operational sites will be required.
A Live Events Company in Manchester is seeking a Workforce Planning Director. This role involves overseeing the staffing strategy and ensuring compliance for various events. The ideal candidate will have senior leadership experience in people operations, particularly in the live events sector. Responsibilities include managing large workforces, ensuring regulatory compliance, and collaborating across departments. The position offers competitive benefits and the chance to be part of an innovative and inclusive environment.
Feb 09, 2026
Full time
A Live Events Company in Manchester is seeking a Workforce Planning Director. This role involves overseeing the staffing strategy and ensuring compliance for various events. The ideal candidate will have senior leadership experience in people operations, particularly in the live events sector. Responsibilities include managing large workforces, ensuring regulatory compliance, and collaborating across departments. The position offers competitive benefits and the chance to be part of an innovative and inclusive environment.
About Legends Global Legends Global is redefining excellence in sport, entertainment and live events. With unrivalled expertise and international reach, we provide end-to-end solutions - from venue development and event programming to revenue strategy and hospitality. We take a 360-degree, data-driven approach across Partnerships, Hospitality, Merchandise and Attractions, working with leading clients to deliver outstanding experiences that resonate worldwide. Our organisation is committed to fostering an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where diversity drives innovation and collaboration. Guided by our values of Align, Scale, Connect, Team and Win we create a culture where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. About the Role To inspire and delight our customers, teams, and venues with exceptional innovative food and beverage offers and delivery, that consider the local food culture, with regional and global food trends. This role keeps us ahead of the food and service curve. Writing, leading and delivering the development of our food and beverage strategy across each division. Working alongside the culinary, hospitality, venue operators and client teams to ensure that the vision, the operation and the commercial goals are a success. What we can offer Hosting events is what we do best, and we want our People to experience that too-enjoy access to discounted tickets to unleash your superfan for all your favourites. You will work hard at Legends Global, but you will be rewarded with lots of time to relax and rest with 25 days annual leave. We understand that you have a life outside of work and want to ensure that your loved ones will always be taken care of whilst you're contributing to our success with our Life Assurance policy. A healthy contribution of 5% Pension so that your golden years are spent ticking off the items on your bucket list. Got a dental bill? Need to book a counselling session? Or even help with Physio costs? With the support of Healthshield; Legends Global will support with these unexpected costs. For you and any children. We understand that from time to time you might need a bit of support to get you back to feeling your best, so we have teamed up with AXA Health to provide our people with an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support mental health in the workplace. We are visionaries: both physically and metaphorically! When you join Legends Global you will be entitled to eye care vouchers and a contribution towards any glasses you require. Pedal your way to a greener, healthier commute-join our Cycle to Work scheme and turn every ride into a win for you and the planet. Great people know great people! Refer a friend through our Employee Referral Scheme and get rewarded for helping us build an amazing team. Key Responsibilities Lead the food and beverage innovation strategy. This leadership role sits on the European Legends Global food and beverage SLT, and will support and/or deputise across the region as required, requiring some travel and a hands-on approach. Inspires our food and beverage leadership with creative, delicious and commercially advantageous offers. Leads the food and beverage development program, through a matrix of support, always working with influence. Design, develop, and implement food and beverage programs, through pilots, that can be utilised across the region. Creation of a product philosophy that encompasses both public and premium food offerings. Through innovation, you will create exciting food concepts that will enhance customer experience and support increased customer spend per head. Your strategy will be focused on developing menu concepts of varying levels of up to 5 experience standard. You will work closely with the venue team to understand the local communities and demographics they serve to ensure their local food concepts are tailored towards the consumer market. You will be responsible for pitching new ideas and offerings to both new and existing clients. Part of your role will involve developing a team around you to deliver a best-in-class experience. Progressively improve the financial performance across specific different business areas. As new venues and clients join the portfolio and region, you will be responsible for mobilising the food concepts and scoping out the technical catering requirements needed to provide a world class food experience. Lead and deliver key strategic venue projects and transformations. Encourages and develops new ideas and creative ways of thinking to enhance revenue performance. Working closely with the Health & Safety Manager and Food Safety Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring all venues are compliant with all Health & Safety, Food Hygiene and Food Allergen legislation. Provision of strong leadership that engenders a creative and positive team environment. Recruit, select and develop a team of Head Chefs and Executive Chefs. Proactively cultivate and manage excellent working relationships with key stakeholders, contractors, clients and customers. Responsible for collaborating with the Culinary and Commercial Directors sourcing and selection of both local and national suppliers. As part of our sustainability platform Legends Global Acts, you will be responsible for supporting our initiatives around local sustainable food sources. Report on venue performance as directed. We are looking for someone with A proven track record of food development within a multi-site organisation A solid grounding in the development and delivery of restaurant/catering concepts Demonstrated experience in a client facing role and confident in pitching new food concepts. Strong working knowledge of catering services equipment, able to work with Project Managers on new venues/client sites. Ability to build relationships with both internal and external stakeholders and manage expectations. Exceptional influential leadership skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Strong problem solving and decision-making capabilities Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks. These may include verification of identity, proof of address, right to work, employment history, qualifications, and-where relevant to the role-a basic or enhanced DBS check. All checks will be carried out in line with data protection law and we will only request information that is necessary for the role. Inclusive Workplace At Legends Global, we are committed to leading the entertainment industry towards a greener, faster, and more innovative digital future. There's never been a better time to join our team. We aim to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers, and suppliers. Join us and make a significant impact from day one. We are committed to active inclusion, diversity, and equal opportunities. This commitment begins with our recruitment and selection process. We welcome discussions about flexible working arrangements. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know in your application. We are dedicated to providing a fair and transparent assessment process and will do our utmost to accommodate your needs. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to ensure it is considered. We will continue to review applications on a rolling basis and may close the advert before the closing date. GENERAL INFORMATION The requirements of the business are such that it is necessary to have a flexible approach and therefore some business-related travel to be able to work at our venues and operational sites will be required.
Feb 09, 2026
Full time
About Legends Global Legends Global is redefining excellence in sport, entertainment and live events. With unrivalled expertise and international reach, we provide end-to-end solutions - from venue development and event programming to revenue strategy and hospitality. We take a 360-degree, data-driven approach across Partnerships, Hospitality, Merchandise and Attractions, working with leading clients to deliver outstanding experiences that resonate worldwide. Our organisation is committed to fostering an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where diversity drives innovation and collaboration. Guided by our values of Align, Scale, Connect, Team and Win we create a culture where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. About the Role To inspire and delight our customers, teams, and venues with exceptional innovative food and beverage offers and delivery, that consider the local food culture, with regional and global food trends. This role keeps us ahead of the food and service curve. Writing, leading and delivering the development of our food and beverage strategy across each division. Working alongside the culinary, hospitality, venue operators and client teams to ensure that the vision, the operation and the commercial goals are a success. What we can offer Hosting events is what we do best, and we want our People to experience that too-enjoy access to discounted tickets to unleash your superfan for all your favourites. You will work hard at Legends Global, but you will be rewarded with lots of time to relax and rest with 25 days annual leave. We understand that you have a life outside of work and want to ensure that your loved ones will always be taken care of whilst you're contributing to our success with our Life Assurance policy. A healthy contribution of 5% Pension so that your golden years are spent ticking off the items on your bucket list. Got a dental bill? Need to book a counselling session? Or even help with Physio costs? With the support of Healthshield; Legends Global will support with these unexpected costs. For you and any children. We understand that from time to time you might need a bit of support to get you back to feeling your best, so we have teamed up with AXA Health to provide our people with an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support mental health in the workplace. We are visionaries: both physically and metaphorically! When you join Legends Global you will be entitled to eye care vouchers and a contribution towards any glasses you require. Pedal your way to a greener, healthier commute-join our Cycle to Work scheme and turn every ride into a win for you and the planet. Great people know great people! Refer a friend through our Employee Referral Scheme and get rewarded for helping us build an amazing team. Key Responsibilities Lead the food and beverage innovation strategy. This leadership role sits on the European Legends Global food and beverage SLT, and will support and/or deputise across the region as required, requiring some travel and a hands-on approach. Inspires our food and beverage leadership with creative, delicious and commercially advantageous offers. Leads the food and beverage development program, through a matrix of support, always working with influence. Design, develop, and implement food and beverage programs, through pilots, that can be utilised across the region. Creation of a product philosophy that encompasses both public and premium food offerings. Through innovation, you will create exciting food concepts that will enhance customer experience and support increased customer spend per head. Your strategy will be focused on developing menu concepts of varying levels of up to 5 experience standard. You will work closely with the venue team to understand the local communities and demographics they serve to ensure their local food concepts are tailored towards the consumer market. You will be responsible for pitching new ideas and offerings to both new and existing clients. Part of your role will involve developing a team around you to deliver a best-in-class experience. Progressively improve the financial performance across specific different business areas. As new venues and clients join the portfolio and region, you will be responsible for mobilising the food concepts and scoping out the technical catering requirements needed to provide a world class food experience. Lead and deliver key strategic venue projects and transformations. Encourages and develops new ideas and creative ways of thinking to enhance revenue performance. Working closely with the Health & Safety Manager and Food Safety Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring all venues are compliant with all Health & Safety, Food Hygiene and Food Allergen legislation. Provision of strong leadership that engenders a creative and positive team environment. Recruit, select and develop a team of Head Chefs and Executive Chefs. Proactively cultivate and manage excellent working relationships with key stakeholders, contractors, clients and customers. Responsible for collaborating with the Culinary and Commercial Directors sourcing and selection of both local and national suppliers. As part of our sustainability platform Legends Global Acts, you will be responsible for supporting our initiatives around local sustainable food sources. Report on venue performance as directed. We are looking for someone with A proven track record of food development within a multi-site organisation A solid grounding in the development and delivery of restaurant/catering concepts Demonstrated experience in a client facing role and confident in pitching new food concepts. Strong working knowledge of catering services equipment, able to work with Project Managers on new venues/client sites. Ability to build relationships with both internal and external stakeholders and manage expectations. Exceptional influential leadership skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Strong problem solving and decision-making capabilities Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks. These may include verification of identity, proof of address, right to work, employment history, qualifications, and-where relevant to the role-a basic or enhanced DBS check. All checks will be carried out in line with data protection law and we will only request information that is necessary for the role. Inclusive Workplace At Legends Global, we are committed to leading the entertainment industry towards a greener, faster, and more innovative digital future. There's never been a better time to join our team. We aim to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers, and suppliers. Join us and make a significant impact from day one. We are committed to active inclusion, diversity, and equal opportunities. This commitment begins with our recruitment and selection process. We welcome discussions about flexible working arrangements. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know in your application. We are dedicated to providing a fair and transparent assessment process and will do our utmost to accommodate your needs. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to ensure it is considered. We will continue to review applications on a rolling basis and may close the advert before the closing date. GENERAL INFORMATION The requirements of the business are such that it is necessary to have a flexible approach and therefore some business-related travel to be able to work at our venues and operational sites will be required.
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