Part Time Sous Chef

Company Overview:

The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is the sanctioning body for the No. 1 form of motorsports in the United States and owner of 16 of the nation’s major motorsports entertainment facilities. NASCAR consists of three national series (NASCAR Cup Series™, NASCAR Xfinity Series™, and NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series™), four regional series (ARCA Menards Series, ARCA Menards Series East & West and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour), one local grassroots series and three international series. The International Motor Sports Association™ (IMSA®) governs the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship™, the premier U.S. sports car series. NASCAR also owns Motor Racing Network, Racing Electronics, Americrown Service and ONE DAYTONA. Based in Daytona Beach, Florida, with offices in eight cities across North America, NASCAR sanctions more than 1,200 races in more than 30 U.S. states, Canada, Mexico and Europe. For more information visit www.NASCAR.com and www.IMSA.com, and follow NASCAR on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat (‘NASCAR’).

Job Description:

At NASCAR Event Management, we believe our staff and guests expect attentive staff that is focused on providing efficient service and meaningful experiences. Here you will work in a fast paced environment, where talent opens doors to exciting challenges in the hospitality industry. Join our team and discover your place to shine in our warm, respectful, and inclusive culture!

The Part Time Sous Chef is an hourly position that assists the Executive Chef with planning, directing, and evaluating the purchase, production, presentation, and service of food for staff and guest meal service and catering. He/she ensures that the standards of customer service, safety, quality and performance are maintained as directed by the Executive Chef. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

  • Assist the Executive Chef in the direction and oversight of all culinary operations. This includes the preparation and production of all meals, food quality and presentation, compliance with all safety and sanitation standards, team member productivity and performance, as well as the implementation of NASCAR policies with regards to cost control procedures to help ensure profitability.
  • Help create and implement menu selections for on track meal schedules and events based on current garage schedules in partnership with the Executive Chef and General Manager/Operations Manager, as needed.
  • Coordinate, monitor and help execute all culinary functions as directed by the Executive Chef and Operations Manager.
  • Assist in monitoring food production, ordering, quality and consistency on a daily basis.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, local and company health, safety, sanitation standards are attained.
  • Assist in set up, breakdown and loading of all equipment necessary for outdoor buffet service on tracks.
  • Assist with all cleaning of equipment and kitchen as necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 2-5 years of culinary education and/or job experience preferred
  • In-depth skills and knowledge of all kitchen operations
  • Possess strong leadership, communication, organization and relationship skills
  • Schedule flexibility preferred
  • A true desire to exceed guest expectations in a fast paced customer service environment
  • Capable of producing a consistent product in a timely manner