Vice President of Culinary - Confidential : Job Details

Vice President of Culinary

About the Company

Premier sports & live entertainment development group

Industry Entertainment

Type Privately Held, Private Equity-backed

Founded 2015

Employees 5001-10,000

Categories

• Sports
• Entertainment & Recreation
• Performing Arts
• Athletics
• Promoters
• Events
• Film
• Real Estate
• Estate Agent
• Brokers
• Rental Services
• Leasing

Specialties

• arena and stadium alliance
• consulting
• sponsorships and partnerships
• hospitality
• live entertainment
• business development
• food service
• catering
• live events
• concerts
• sporting events
• professional sports
• conferences
• sustainablity
• booking & content development
• premium sales
• parking & mobility services
• public safety
• public health & sanitization
• and venue management & development

About the Role

The Company is seeking a Vice President of Culinary to take on a senior executive role with a primary focus on the development and standardization of the business model across select regions. The successful candidate will be responsible for strategic planning, operational management, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality food and beverage services. This includes overseeing multi-restaurant level culinary operations, menu updates, standardized recipes, and sanitation. The role also involves setting policies and procedures for food and beverage service and ensuring that employees meet service standards. Applicants must be fluent in both English and Spanish, with the ability and willingness to travel and work in Mexico for a significant portion of the initial 18 months. A bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required, along with at least 15 years of experience in executive chef or director roles, demonstrating a proven track record in culinary management. The ideal candidate will have strong financial acumen, exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills, and in-depth knowledge of food safety standards and industry best practices. The role demands an individual with excellent communication skills in both languages, who can inspire and manage diverse teams while fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous development.

Travel Percent Less than 10%

Functions

• General Management
• Operations
• Strategy