Position: Executive Chef – Circuit of the Americas
About: Circuit of The Americas (COTA) is a premier 365-entertainment destination for world-class events located in Austin, TX. Home to the Formula 1 US Grand Prix, NASCAR, and MotoGP races, COTA also hosts over 30 headline concerts annually at the Germania Insurance Amphitheater, making it a top sports and entertainment venue in the country.
Requirements: 10+ years of culinary leadership experience, with at least 5 years in an Executive Chef or high-level culinary management role; Experience in large-scale event catering, premium hospitality, and entertainment venue food service; Strong culinary vision and creativity, with the ability to develop diverse menus across multiple food outlets; Exceptional leadership skills, with experience managing high-volume, multi-unit kitchen operations; Expertise in food and labor cost controls, menu engineering, and operational efficiency; Deep understanding of kitchen technology, POS systems, and operational workflows for high-traffic venues; Strong knowledge of food safety standards, HACCP protocols, and sustainability initiatives; Experience in launching new food & beverage concepts or themed dining experiences is a plus; Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or a related field preferred
Benefits: health insurance, 401(k), flexible work schedule conducive to work-life balance, employee discount on food and beverages, competitive salary based on experience, reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities, equal employment opportunity with diverse workforce
