Compass

Watkins Glen International - Executive Chef

Compass$90K — $95K *
Hospitality & Recreation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent experience preferred
  • At least 5 years of executive management leadership experience in fast-paced 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
  • Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and large-scale kitchen operations

Responsibilities

  • Lead and inspire culinary teams to deliver outstanding guest experiences
  • Ensure compliance with 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 production schedules
  • Train and mentor team members for success
  • Collaborate with operations leadership for seamless event execution
  • Travel up to 40% of the time

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance/AD
  • Disability Insurance
  • Retirement Plan
  • Flexible Time Off Plan
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Holiday Time Off
  • 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)
Full Job Description
Salary: $90,000 to $95,000

Other Forms of Compensation: Bonus eligible

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

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

Curious about Life at Levy? Check it out: Levy Culture

At Levy, team = family. And we'll always take care of family, learn more about Levy benefits offered.
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance/ AD
  • Disability Insurance
  • Retirement 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)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

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About Compass

Compass is a real estate technology company that provides an online platform for buying, selling, and renting real estate properties. The company was founded in 2012 by Ori Allon and Robert Reffkin and is headquartered in New York City. Compass has raised over $1.5 billion in funding and has expanded to over 350 offices in the United States, Canada, and Europe. The company's platform uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to help real estate agents better serve their clients and streamline the buying and selling process. Compass has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing real estate companies in the world and has received numerous awards for its innovative technology and exceptional customer service.
Learn more about Compass
Size
19,000 employees
Market Cap
$910.4 million
Industry
Founded
1941
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