Executive Chef - Fast-Paced NASCAR Track Kitchen

Compass Group USA; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Flexible Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Personal Leave

Associate Shopping Program

Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Job summary

Levy is seeking an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations at Daytona International Speedway, with support to Talladega and Homestead-Miami venues. You will drive menu execution, standards, and guest experiences while managing food and labor costs.

The role requires strong leadership, advanced food safety knowledge, and the ability to collaborate with operations leadership. Travel up to 20% is required.

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

Leadership

Team management

Food safety knowledge

Cost control

Communication skills

Training/mentoring

Forecasting

Event coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent experience

Tools

Kitchen management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Levy is seeking an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations at Daytona International Speedway, with support to Talladega and Homestead-Miami venues. You will drive menu execution, standards, and guest experiences while managing food and labor costs.

The role requires strong leadership, advanced food safety knowledge, and the ability to collaborate with operations leadership. Travel up to 20% is required.