Executive Chef: Lead Creative Menus & Kitchen Ops

Churchill Downs Incorporated; Dumfries, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Churchill Downs Incorporated in Dumfries, VA, is seeking an Executive Chef to coordinate and manage all culinary performance across venues, ensuring exceptional dining experiences. You will lead menu development, establish standards and budgeting, supervise kitchen staff, and maintain health and safety compliance while driving innovative concepts.

Applicants should have a culinary degree with 5+ years of high-volume hospitality experience and Virginia Racing Commission license; a valid driver’s

Qualifications

• Culinary degree plus five or more years of culinary experience, or a combination of education and experience.
• Strong knowledge of high-volume, hospitality operations and food safety regulations.
• Ability to lead, develop and mentor kitchen staff and maintain professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee culinary operations across venues.
• Develop menus, manage costs and ensure consistent quality and presentation.
• Hire, train and supervise kitchen staff; enforce health and safety regulations.

Skills

Culinary Leadership

Budgeting

Staff Management

Menu Development

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Culinary Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Churchill Downs Incorporated in Dumfries, VA, is seeking an Executive Chef to coordinate and manage all culinary performance across venues, ensuring exceptional dining experiences. You will lead menu development, establish standards and budgeting, supervise kitchen staff, and maintain health and safety compliance while driving innovative concepts.

Applicants should have a culinary degree with 5+ years of high-volume hospitality experience and Virginia Racing Commission license; a valid driver’s