Northern California - Regional Chef Backstage Artist Catering & Hospitality

Chef

At Live Nation Entertainment, we deliver more than meals we create exceptional backstage experiences for artists, crew, and touring teams. Our Backstage Hospitality team is passionate, detail-oriented, and committed to "over the top" service standards.

We are seeking a skilled and adaptable Chef who thrives in fast-paced, show-driven environments and understands the elevated expectations of artist catering.

This is a regional role supporting multiple venues across Northern California. Travel between venues is required.

What This Role Will Do:

• Execute backstage catering for artists and crew, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, specialty diets, and rider-specific requests
• Prepare high-quality main dishes, appetizers, desserts, and specialty snacks with attention to presentation and dietary requirements
• Review artist riders in advance and ensure all culinary needs are met accurately and professionally
• Develop prep lists and production timelines aligned with show schedules and load-in times
• Maintain all-day snack and beverage areas per Live Nation hospitality standards
• Ensure proper food storage, rotation, freshness, and waste control
• Maintain strict compliance with health department regulations and Live Nation safety standards
• Lead kitchen opening and closing procedures at venues
• Collaborate with Backstage Director and Hospitality Supervisors to execute seamless show-day operations
• Adapt quickly to last-minute changes common in live event environments

What This Person Will Bring:

• Proven experience as a Chef or Cook in high-volume catering, hospitality, hotel, or event environments
• Experience working with specialty diets (vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, allergy-sensitive menus)
• Strong understanding of buffet execution, family meal service, and elevated backstage hospitality standards
• Hands-on experience with commercial kitchen equipment
• Current Food Handler's Card and thorough knowledge of sanitation regulations
• Strong time management skills and ability to execute against tight show-day timelines
• Ability to remain calm, professional, and solutions-oriented under pressure
• Excellent communication skills in fast-moving environments
• Ability to take direction while working independently with accountability
• High attention to detail and commitment to presentation standards

Ideal Candidate:

• Thrives in a dynamic, ever-changing live entertainment environment
• Understands that artist hospitality requires discretion, flexibility, and elevated service
• Brings creativity while respecting rider requirements
• Takes ownership of kitchen operations and supports a positive team culture

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Live Nation strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of age, ancestry, color, religious creed, family and medical care leave, mental or physical disability, marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, political affiliation, national origin, race, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, intersectionality, or any other basis protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act and consistent with other similar and/or applicable laws in other areas.

The expected compensation for this position is:

$24.00 USD - $30.00 USD Hourly

** Pay is based on a number of factors including market location, qualifications, skills, and experience.

Live Nation Entertainment will never request payment or equipment purchases as part of the hiring process. Recruiters will only contact candidates from official Live Nation or affiliated brand email domains.

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