Executive Sous Chef - Circuit of the Americas

Circuit of The Americas (COTA) is a renowned 365-entertainment destination located in Austin, Texas, famously known for hosting world-class events such as the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix, NASCAR races, and MotoGP. As one of the premier sports and entertainment complexes in the nation, COTA attracts a diverse, global audience for its championship races at the iconic Circuit, as well as over 30 headline concerts annually produced by LiveNation at the Germania Insurance Amphitheater. This dynamic venue offers an unmatched portfolio encompassing a variety of sporting, racing, and entertainment experiences, thriving as a major hub in the Austin area.

COTA seeks a seasoned, motivated, and innovative Executive Sous Chef to join their growing culinary team. This leadership role involves assisting in all culinary aspects across a wide range of high-profile events, ensuring exceptional food service quality and operational excellence. The position focuses heavily on managing large-scale production for events such as golf tournaments while also supporting culinary operations at diverse venues including boat shows, collegiate stadiums, concert arenas, and racetracks. The Executive Sous Chef will be responsible for planning, cost management, staffing, onsite execution, logistics, handling equipment needs, and overseeing post-event operations like cleanup and budget tracking.

The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in bulk production kitchens or high-volume culinary environments, with a proven track record of leading multi-unit culinary operations across stadiums, arenas, convention centers, casinos, resorts, and large commissaries. Exceptional leadership skills are essential, as the Executive Sous Chef will guide large culinary teams through peak service periods, maintaining the highest standards of food quality, safety, and presentation. The role requires strong menu development capabilities to align with the "Proof of the Pudding" culinary standards, alongside maintaining positive morale within the kitchen team.

In addition to managing food production and service execution, the Executive Sous Chef plays a critical role in logistical planning, including coordinating equipment requirements and kitchen layouts for various events. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, internal and external communications, and purchasing procedures is expected to facilitate seamless operations. The position demands physical stamina, as responsibilities span both office work—entailing significant computer usage, meetings, and communications—and demanding kitchen duties requiring bending, lifting, and moving equipment and food items.

The successful candidate will embody core values such as business acumen, dedication, ethics and integrity, safety and security, teamwork, communication, initiative, adaptability, planning, and a strong service orientation. These competencies ensure adherence to COTA's high standards and contribute to a collaborative, efficient work environment.

Salary for this full-time role ranges from $75,000 to $85,000 per year, supplemented by an 11 percent performance bonus. Employees are provided valuable benefits, including basic life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), long-term disability at no cost, as well as optional enrollment in medical, dental, vision, voluntary life and AD&D, short-term disability, accident, critical illness, and hospitality indemnity plans. Circuit of The Americas and its affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity Employers, committed to diversity and inclusion, and welcome applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected characteristics.