Executive Chef

About the role

The Executive Chef will be based at New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon, NH, with responsibility for providing culinary oversight and support to Watkins Glen International in Watkins Glen, NY. New Hampshire Motor Speedway hosts major events including NASCAR races, Modified racing, and the Loudon Classic. Watkins Glen International features a high-profile racing calendar highlighted by NASCAR events and the IMSA car series.

Job Summary

Bring creativity to the plate and leadership to the kitchen. As Executive Chef, you will lead all culinary operations, ensuring exceptional food quality, innovative menu execution, and consistency across all dining experiences. You will oversee kitchen operations, maintain food safety standards, manage costs, and develop a high-performing culinary team while delivering memorable guest experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire culinary teams to deliver outstanding guest experiences
• Ensure strict compliance with federal, state, local, and company food safety and sanitation standards
• Maintain recipes and ensure consistent execution of company standards
• Manage food and labor costs to achieve operational goals
• Forecast sales and develop pars, prep lists, and production schedules
• Train, mentor, and equip team members with the tools and information needed for success
• Collaborate with operations leadership to ensure seamless event execution
• Ability to travel up to 40% of the time

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent experience preferred
• At least 5 years of executive management leadership experience in fast-paced, high-volume culinary environments
• Advanced knowledge of food preparation, production, and presentation
• Experience managing food cost, labor cost, and inventory controls
• Proficiency with kitchen management systems and Microsoft Office tools
• Excellent leadership and communication skills; able to connect with diverse teams and stakeholders across all levels
• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and large-scale kitchen operations

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retail Plan
• Flexible Time Off Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Personal Leave
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Drug-Free Workplace

We maintain a drug-free workplace.