Executive Chef: High-Volume Event Culinary Leader

Sam Houston Race Park; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sam Houston Race Park in Houston, Texas seeks an Executive Chef to lead all F&B operations across the Jockey Club, Winner’s Circle Restaurant, suites, catering and race-day outlets. You’ll shape menus, manage food quality and cost, supervise kitchen staff, and drive exceptional guest experiences during peak events.

The role demands strategic planning, labor cost control, sanitation standards, and collaboration with purchasing and other departments to deliver profitable, high-volume culinary

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Degree from a culinary institute preferred.
• Food Safety Certification (Serv Safe) or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directs all kitchen staff in the operation of all F&B outlets and supervises kitchen leadership.
• Develops menus and production plans for concerts, festivals, racing events and catered functions.
• Monitors food cost, labor cost and production to meet budgets and profitability.
• Ensures health, sanitation, and safety compliance across all kitchen and restaurant staff.
• Coordinates with Purchasing to ensure quality and fair pricing of ingredients.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Food cost control

Menu planning

Staff training

Kitchen operations

Sanitation knowledge

Budgeting & P/L

Vendor relations

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Sam Houston Race Park in Houston, Texas seeks an Executive Chef to lead all F&B operations across the Jockey Club, Winner’s Circle Restaurant, suites, catering and race-day outlets. You’ll shape menus, manage food quality and cost, supervise kitchen staff, and drive exceptional guest experiences during peak events.

The role demands strategic planning, labor cost control, sanitation standards, and collaboration with purchasing and other departments to deliver profitable, high-volume culinary