Executive Chef - Luxury Events & VIP Dining

CIRCUIT OF THE AMERICAS LLC; Del Valle (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Circuit of The Americas (COTA) in Austin, TX is a premier sports and entertainment destination hosting Formula 1 US Grand Prix, NASCAR, MotoGP and major private events. The Executive Chef leads culinary operations for The Circuit, shaping the vision and ensuring outstanding quality, creativity, and profitability across all dining experiences.

You will build menus for à la carte dining, member experiences, VIP hospitality, and high-volume event weekends, recruit and develop the culinary team,

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of progressive culinary leadership experience.
• Executive Chef experience of at least 3 years.
• Experience overseeing multiple culinary outlets or operations.
• Degree in Culinary Arts or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary production during daily operations and major event weekends.
• Develop seasonal menus for à la carte dining, private events, VIP hospitality.
• Manage food, labor costs, purchasing, inventory, and budgeting.
• Recruit and develop culinary staff and establish kitchen standards.

Skills

Executive leadership

Menu development

Food cost control

Team building

Education

Culinary degree

Tools

Kitchen management systems

Job description

Circuit of The Americas (COTA) in Austin, TX is a premier sports and entertainment destination hosting Formula 1 US Grand Prix, NASCAR, MotoGP and major private events. The Executive Chef leads culinary operations for The Circuit, shaping the vision and ensuring outstanding quality, creativity, and profitability across all dining experiences.

You will build menus for à la carte dining, member experiences, VIP hospitality, and high-volume event weekends, recruit and develop the culinary team,