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About the Role

Proof of the Pudding is seeking an experienced culinary leader to join our team as the Executive Chef at Circuit of the Americas (COTA). This role will oversee day-to-day responsibilities and plan the execution of large-scale events, focusing on creative culinary experiences and strong team leadership.

Responsibilities

Execute culinary operations including planning, ordering, menu creation, and supervision of special event production and menus.
Develop menus and staff, manage logistical planning, and oversee event day execution.
Collaborate with sales, operations, and staffing teams to ensure seamless service.
Meet venue financial objectives by forecasting, budgeting, scheduling expenditures, and analyzing variances.
Create financial reports, including declining balance, invoice tracking, and labor vs. sales reports.
Develop, implement, and communicate creative menu items adhering to venue standards.
Execute special events and food service while maintaining high food quality and presentation.
Manage financial goals and food cost for multiple events, tracking the culinary budget.
Ensure proper safety and sanitation in all kitchen and food service areas.
Foster positive morale within the kitchen and culinary team.
Schedule staff and food production based on business demands, coordinating with staffing and sales departments.
Train, hold accountable, and schedule culinary staff.
Work with HR to ensure FOH & BOH schedules align with scheduled events.
Oversee logistical planning and execution of special events, communicating equipment needs and kitchen layouts.
Develop comprehensive prep sheets, food distribution plans, and efficient culinary event logistics.
Build and maintain relationships with subcontractors and third parties.
Execute third-party contracts for events and assist with logistical planning for partners.
Perform other related duties as needed.

Requirements

8+ years in a leadership culinary role.
Experience in S&E, racetrack catering, or large-scale events is needed.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, internal and external email communications, and purchasing procedures.
Self-motivation, desire to learn, and enthusiasm for a fast-paced, demanding, collaborative environment.
Interpersonal skills and demeanor for maintaining a safe, equitable, and inclusive work environment.
Proven experience building and maintaining positive relationships with clients.
Excellent listening and communication skills.
Proven time management and delegation abilities.
Capability to produce a consistent product in high volume for multiple service times per day.
Demonstrate comprehension of the job, including policies, practices, and relationships.
Possess the expertise and skill levels required of the job and perform with quality.
Dependable, reliable, and follows through on projects from inception to completion.
Willing to put in as much time as necessary to complete tasks.
Demonstrate a win-win attitude: “see it, own it, solve it.”
Acts with integrity, honesty, and knowledge that promote the company’s culture, values, and beliefs while maintaining the highest standards of professional conduct.
Observe safety and security standards.
Use equipment and materials properly.
Comply with safety standards and personal protective equipment requirements.
Report potential unsafe conditions or practices to appropriate person immediately.
Promote restaurant safety, cleanliness, and security compliance at all times.
Cooperate and be willing to work as a team player to achieve goals and tasks accurately, efficiently, and timely.
Communicate clearly and effectively with mutual respect, understanding, and trust to fellow associates, managers, supervisors, and guests.
Listen carefully to opinions and views of others; state understanding of what has been heard.
Contribute new ideas and suggestions to enhance productivity and efficiency.
Be proactive in troubleshooting problems or issues and take action to mitigate potential problems.
Possess the ability to learn new tasks and adjusts well to new situations.
Perform well under tight time schedules and pressures to change direction quickly.
Demonstrates a sense of urgency.
Is welcoming, friendly, and smiles when visible to guests.
Must live near or be willing to relocate to Austin, TX.

Skills

Culinary Operations
Menu Creation
Event Planning
Staff Supervision
Budget Management
Financial Reporting
Food Cost Management
Safety and Sanitation
Team Leadership
Staff Training
Logistical Planning
Client Relationship Management
Communication
Time Management
Delegation
Microsoft Office
Purchasing Procedures

Location

COTA - Austin, TX

Work Type

Full Time

Experience Level

8+ years in a leadership culinary role

Salary/Compensations

$110,000-$130,000/year
+11% performance bonus

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
401k
Short term disability
Long term disability
Cell phone reimbursement
HSA opportunities

About the Company

Proof of the Pudding is a chef-led hospitality company delivering food and beverage experiences at some of North America’s most complex sports, entertainment, cultural, and live-event venues.
Founded in Atlanta in 1979, Proof has built a national reputation for doing hospitality differently — from-scratch cooking at scale, hyper-local sourcing, and a partnership-first approach that treats clients as collaborators, not contracts.
The company serves professional and collegiate sports venues, convention centers, cultural institutions, and large-scale destination events across the United States and Internationally.
Circuit of the Americas is a premier destination for world-class motorsports and entertainment in the US.
The track is set on 1,500 acres just outside of Austin, TX.
Food service consists of hospitality and concessions of sporting events, a daily staff café, multiple concerts, and year-round racing events including one of America’s only F1 races – The Grand Prix.

Equal Opportunity

Proof of the Pudding and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion and employing a diverse workforce.
All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected characteristics.