Culinary Supervisor

Circuit of The Americas; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Circuit of The Americas is seeking a Culinary Supervisor to oversee daily culinary operations on-site in Austin, TX. This full-time role involves supervising staff, coordinating prep and production, and ensuring top-notch food quality and safety for a variety of events.

The ideal candidate has experience in high-volume kitchens, strong food safety knowledge, and the ability to manage inventory and collaborate with chefs.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising culinary or kitchen staff, including scheduling, task delegation, and on-the-job training.
• Strong skills in food preparation, cooking techniques, and high-volume production.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation standards, and compliance with local health regulations.
• Ability to manage inventory, coordinate ordering, and minimize waste while maintaining quality and cost controls.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for collaborating with chefs, front-of-house teams, and event management.

Responsibilities

• Supervise culinary staff and ensure high standards of food quality, safety, and presentation.
• Coordinate prep and production schedules to support events from races to concerts.
• Monitor inventory, place orders, and control costs.
• Enforce health and safety regulations across kitchens and venues.
• Collaborate with chefs and management to execute menus and support catering requests.
• Provide training and performance feedback to team members.

Skills

Staff supervision

High-volume cooking

Food safety

Inventory management

Communication skills

Fast-paced environment

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

Tools

Kitchen management software

Job description

Company Description Circuit of The Americas (COTA) is a world-class motorsports and entertainment venue located just outside downtown Austin, Texas, near Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. It is the only purpose-built facility in the United States designed to host the FORMULA 1 UNITED STATES GRAND PRIX™ through 2026 and is the country’s only FIA-certified Grade 1 track. The venue welcomes hundreds of thousands of fans from around the world and millions of global television viewers for major events, including Formula 1, MotoGP, NASCAR, concerts, and corporate functions. COTA is committed to sustainability in large-scale event operations and motorsports, emphasizing high-performance design, research, education, and strategic partnerships. Team members join a fast-paced environment that supports large crowds and high-profile events throughout the year.

Role Description The Culinary Supervisor is a full-time, on-site role based at Circuit of The Americas in the Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area. This role oversees daily culinary operations in assigned kitchens or food service areas, ensuring high standards of food quality, safety, and presentation for a variety of events, from race weekends to concerts and private functions. Responsibilities include supervising culinary staff, coordinating prep and production schedules, monitoring inventory and ordering supplies, and enforcing health and safety regulations. The Culinary Supervisor collaborates with chefs and management to execute menus, support special catering requests, and maintain efficient workflows during peak event periods. This role also supports training, coaching, and performance feedback for team members to promote consistent service and a positive work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising culinary or kitchen staff, including scheduling, task delegation, and on-the-job training.
• Strong skills in food preparation, cooking techniques, and high-volume production, preferably in event, stadium, or hospitality settings.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation standards, and compliance with local health regulations.
• Ability to manage inventory, coordinate ordering, and minimize waste while maintaining quality and cost controls.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for collaborating with chefs, front-of-house teams, and event management.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritize tasks, and remain calm during high-traffic event periods.
• Basic computer skills for using kitchen management, inventory, or scheduling systems.
• Prior experience in large venue, catering, or high-volume culinary operations is strongly preferred.
• Culinary degree, certificate, or equivalent experience is beneficial.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by the event schedule.