Northern California - Regional Chef – Backstage Artist Catering & Hospitality

JOB SUMMARY

Backstage Hospitality Chef – responsible for preparing and serving catering backstage to artists and crew during live events, ensuring high-quality food, compliance with rider specifications, and seamless service in a fast‑paced environment.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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

Live Nation supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of age, ancestry, color, religious creed, family and medical care leave, disability, marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, political affiliation, national origin, citizenship, race, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, and any other basis protected by applicable law. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with local fair‑chance ordinances.

We provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities and religious accommodations on a case‑by‑case basis.

$24.00 USD – $30.00 USD hourly.

Pay is based on market location, qualifications, skills, and experience.