Executive Chef — High-Volume Venue Events

Proof of the Pudding; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401k plan

HSA opportunities

Cell phone reimbursement

Job summary

Proof of the Pudding's Circut of the Americas food service team in Austin is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to HQ at COTA. You will lead daily culinary operations, plan large-scale events, and guide from-scratch menus while maintaining quality and service standards.

The role requires 8+ years in leadership culinary roles, with track record in racetrack catering or major events, strong team development, budgeting, and vendor coordination.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in a leadership culinary role, experience in S&E, racetrack catering, or large-scale events is needed.
• Possess the necessary interpersonal skills and demeanor for maintaining a safe, equitable and inclusive work environment.
• Must live near or be willing to relocate to Austin, TX.

Responsibilities

• Execution of culinary operations including planning, ordering, menu creation, and supervision of all special event production and menus.
• Development of menu and staff, logistical planning, and event day execution.
• Work closely with the sales, operations, and staffing teams to ensure all aspects of service are discussed, communicated, and understood.
• Meets venue financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions.
• Create financial reporting, to include declining balance, invoice tracking and labor vs. sales reports.
• Develop, implement, and communicate creative menu items that adhere to the venue’s standard.
• Execution of special events and food service while maintaining the highest level of food quality and presentation.
• Manage financial goals and food cost of multiple coinciding events while maintaining and tracking the culinary budget.
• Ensure proper safety and sanitation of all kitchen/food service areas.
• Oversee logistical planning and execution of special events including communicating equipment needs and kitchen layouts.
• Develop comprehensive prep sheets, food distribution plans, and efficient culinary event logistics.
• Execute 3rd party contracts for events, assist in all logistical planning for partners with the operations team.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Budgeting

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Proof of the Pudding's Circut of the Americas food service team in Austin is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to HQ at COTA. You will lead daily culinary operations, plan large-scale events, and guide from-scratch menus while maintaining quality and service standards.

The role requires 8+ years in leadership culinary roles, with track record in racetrack catering or major events, strong team development, budgeting, and vendor coordination.