Executive Chef - Daytona Speedway Culinary Leader

Levy Restaurants; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Retirement Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Health and Wellness Programs

Job summary

Levy Restaurants is seeking an Executive Chef based at Daytona International Speedway, with responsibilities spanning Daytona, Talladega, and Homestead-Miami venues. You will lead culinary operations, ensure top-quality food, manage costs, and develop a high-performing team to deliver memorable guest experiences.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in culinary arts or equivalent experience, 5+ years of executive leadership in high-volume settings, and strong knowledge of food safety and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent experience preferred.
• At least 5 years of executive management leadership experience in fast-paced, high-volume culinary environments.
• Advanced knowledge of food preparation, production, and presentation.
• Experience managing food cost, labor cost, and inventory controls.
• Proficiency with kitchen management systems and Microsoft Office tools.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills; able to connect with diverse teams and stakeholders across all levels.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and large-scale kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire culinary teams to deliver outstanding guest experiences.
• Ensure strict compliance with federal, state, local, and company food safety and sanitation standards.
• Maintain recipes and ensure consistent execution of company standards.
• Manage food and labor costs to achieve operational goals.
• Forecast sales and develop pars, prep lists, and production schedules.
• Train, mentor, and equip team members with the tools and information needed for success.
• Collaborate with operations leadership to ensure seamless event execution.
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time.

Skills

Executive leadership

Food safety

Cost management

Kitchen management systems

Microsoft Office

Leadership communication

Large-scale kitchen operations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts

Tools

Kitchen management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Levy Restaurants is seeking an Executive Chef based at Daytona International Speedway, with responsibilities spanning Daytona, Talladega, and Homestead-Miami venues. You will lead culinary operations, ensure top-quality food, manage costs, and develop a high-performing team to deliver memorable guest experiences.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in culinary arts or equivalent experience, 5+ years of executive leadership in high-volume settings, and strong knowledge of food safety and