Executive Culinary Manager

What We’re Seeking

Are you passionate about food and ready to lead a team that transforms dining experiences? Do you have a knack for balancing creativity with business acumen? If so, we’re looking for an Executive Culinary Manager to join our dynamic team.

The Role

The Executive Culinary Manager leads all culinary operations at the venue, ensuring guests receive exceptional, consistent, best-in-class dining experiences. This role requires a blend of deep culinary expertise and strong people leadership.

What You Will Do

• Lead the Kitchen Team
• Supervise the culinary team in delivering best-in-class dining experiences across all occasions
• Coach, develop, and drive engagement with kitchen Team members daily
• Delegate effectively and hold team members accountable for standards and execution
• Build a kitchen culture rooted in excellence, care, and continuous improvement
• Manage Culinary Operations
• Maintain food and labor costs according to budget, with a full understanding of COGS
• Maintain proper equipment operation, maintenance, and kitchen safety
• Oversee all safety and sanitation standards and ensure full regulatory compliance
• Drive Culinary Excellence
• Select, develop, and standardize recipes to corporate approval to ensure consistent quality
• Establish and maintain presentation techniques and quality standards
• Plan and cost menus for special events and chef-choice occasions
• Utilize culinary innovation to elevate the guest experience
• Partner Across the Business
• Communicate and effectively partner with venue leadership, Home Office, and vendors
• Develop and implement action plans in response to performance opportunities
• Demonstrate Topgolf's core values: Fun, One Team, Excellence, Courage, and Caring

CORE COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS

• Drives Results
• Drives a record of accomplishment of success through consistent food quality, cost management, and team performance
• Fosters a sense of urgency and accountability for hitting food cost, labor, and service targets
• Builds Effective Teams
• Develops and retains a high-performing kitchen team through coaching and mentorship
• Ensures the team has the right skills and leverages individual culinary strengths
• Communicates clear goals, roles, and production standards to all kitchen Team members
• Plans and Aligns
• Plays a key role in planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals
• Addresses risks and contingencies as part of the culinary planning and prep process
• Ensures the kitchen's plans and priorities are coordinated with the broader venue Operations team
• Holds Self and Others Accountable
• Holds self and team accountable for safety, sanitation, and compliance standards
• Accepts responsibility for kitchen performance and acts decisively to drive improvement
• Follows through on commitments to leadership, vendors, and the broader venue team

Qualifications

• 3+ years of culinary management or supervisory experience in a high-volume restaurant, hotel, or entertainment environment
• Culinary degree, professional culinary certification, or equivalent training and experience in a high-volume, full-service kitchen and events-driven environment is strongly preferred
• Must be 21 years of age or older as required by state or local law

Physical Requirements

• Ability to remain on your feet and in motion for extended periods throughout the shift, including standing, walking, and navigating a fast-paced kitchen environment
• Ability to lift, carry, and move items up to 50 pounds independently and up to 75 pounds with assistance
• Ability to navigate stairs, ramps, and multi-level areas of the venue when transporting food, coordinating events, or overseeing service delivery
• Ability to work in varying temperature environments on a frequent basis, including hot kitchen conditions, walk-in coolers, and freezers
• Ability to perform repetitive hand and wrist motions including cutting, stirring, lifting, and operating kitchen equipment throughout the shift
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in a high-energy venue environment that may include moderate to high levels of background noise
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while maintaining focus, food safety standards, and quality under pressure

Benefits

• Free Play & 1/2 price food!
• Health, dental, vision, 401(k) team member match
• Free mental well-being platform – and that’s just for starters for those who qualify

ADA

Topgolf is committed to creating a respectful, equitable, and inclusive environment for our Guests, Associates, business partners, vendors, and the communities we serve. Topgolf participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.