BOH Lead: Kitchen Operations & Guest Experience

Puttery; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Puttery is seeking a BOH Lead to manage daily kitchen operations at our DC location. You will oversee cooking, recipe adherence, and shifts opening/closing, delivering a standout food experience in a fast-paced, entertainment-driven setting.

This role emphasizes leadership without direct reports, strong hospitality, and collaboration with management and staff to uphold safety, cleanliness, and high standards.

Qualifications

• Experience leading kitchen staff in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong guest service orientation and collaboration with management.
• Knowledge of recipe standards and food safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily culinary operations and deliver an outstanding food experience for Drive Shack guests.
• Follow culinary standards and training guidelines.
• Reward and express genuine appreciation of the team’s dedication, hard work, and time.
• Escalate issues related to staff, guests, and the kitchen.
• Demonstrate skill in preparation, cooking, and serving safe, high-quality culinary items.
• Ensure all culinary products meet high standards.
• Develop good working relationships with vendors, internal stakeholders, staff, and management.
• Contribute to a climate of appreciation and respect for team members.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the GM and Executive Chef.
• Assist on major initiatives as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Kitchen operations

Communication

Hospitality

Tools

MS Office

Inventory management software

POS systems

Job description

Puttery is seeking a BOH Lead to manage daily kitchen operations at our DC location. You will oversee cooking, recipe adherence, and shifts opening/closing, delivering a standout food experience in a fast-paced, entertainment-driven setting.

This role emphasizes leadership without direct reports, strong hospitality, and collaboration with management and staff to uphold safety, cleanliness, and high standards.