Culinary Manager

Topgolf International

San Antonio, Northern (TX, KY)

Hybrid

USD 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Free Play & 1/2 price food

Health, dental, vision, 401(k)

Job summary

Topgolf Entertainment Group in San Antonio, TX, seeks a Culinary Manager to lead a fast-paced kitchen, drive food quality, and manage costs across events and daily service.

You will coach a diverse kitchen team, standardize recipes for consistency, and align with corporate standards while ensuring safety and sanitation in a high-energy venue.

Qualifications

Minimum 3 years of culinary management experience in a high-volume environment.
Culinary degree, professional culinary certification, or equivalent training preferred.
Must be 21 years of age or older as required by state law.

Responsibilities

Lead kitchen operations: supervise the kitchen team and ensure best-in-class culinary experiences per shift.
Maintain culinary standards by standardizing recipes, presentation, and quality for events and menus.
Manage costs and inventory: monitor budgets, COGS, and safety/compliance in the kitchen.
Contribute to team culture by upholding Topgolf values and developing a high-performance kitchen team.

Skills

Culinary management

High-volume operations

Food cost control

Team leadership

Staff coaching

Menu costing

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

Job description

ABOUT TOPGOLF

Topgolf is a sports entertainment company that has changed how millions of people experience golf and where you can build a serious career. Our venues are high-energy, high-volume environments where performance matters and results are visible. Every day, we bring together golf, food and beverages, events, and entertainment into one experience that keeps guests coming back.

WHAT WE’RE SEEKING

Do you hold the line on quality even when it is busy? Can you lead a kitchen team through a high-volume service and still have the team better when the shift ends than when it started? We are looking for a Culinary Manager who leads from the front. Someone who understands food cost and portion control, coaches their team through the work, and takes genuine ownership of the kitchen's performance. Consistency is not lucky. It is what happens when a leader pays attention. If you run a tight, proud kitchen, this is where those matter.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Lead Kitchen Operations

Supervise the kitchen team in delivering best-in-class culinary experiences every shift
Coach and develop Team members and drive engagement across the kitchen
Delegate tasks effectively and follow up to ensure completion and quality
Manage day-to-day line operations or events execution as assigned

Maintain Culinary Standards

Select and develop recipes to corporate approval and standardize production for consistent quality
Establish and maintain presentation techniques and quality standards
Plan and cost menus for special events and chef-choice occasions
Ensure proper equipment operation, maintenance, and cleanliness

Manage Costs and Inventory

Monitor inventory levels and purchase product within budgetary guidelines
Maintain food and labor costs according to budget, with a solid understanding of COGS
Oversee safety and sanitation in the kitchen in compliance with all regulations

Contribute to Team Culture

Demonstrate Topgolf's core values: Fun, One Team, Excellence, Courage, and Caring
Support the Executive Culinary Manager in building a high-performance kitchen team
Participate in team development and model the standards expected of all kitchen team members

CORE COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS

Drives Results | Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.

Demonstrates a strong drive to achieve consistent culinary quality and operational results
Drives tasks to successful completion each shift — no corners cut
Shows determination in the face of high volume, obstacles, or short-staffed situations
Sets high standards for own performance and inspires the same in the team

Customer Focus | Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.

Ensures every dish that leaves the kitchen meets or exceeds guest expectations
Uses guest and internal feedback to continuously improve food quality and presentation
Independently anticipates and adjusts to evolving event and service needs
Follows up on any culinary feedback to ensure issues are fully resolved

Decision Quality | Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.

Demonstrates good judgment in routine kitchen decisions — prep, production, quality, and staffing
Makes sound independent decisions in urgent situations such as equipment failures or staffing gaps
Considers various inputs and trade-offs to arrive at effective decisions during high-volume service
Uses good judgment about when to act independently and when to elevate an issue to the Executive Culinary Manager

Communicates Effectively | Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understand of the unique needs of different audiences.

Communicates clearly and professionally with kitchen team members and venue leadership
Shares information and production updates with the team in a timely manner
Listens attentively to the Executive Culinary Manager’s direction and translates it into action
Documents kitchen operations, production notes, and inventory clearly and accurately

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum 3 years of culinary management experience in a high-volume environment
Culinary degree, professional culinary certification, or equivalent training and experience in a high-volume full-service kitchen and events-driven environment 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; this role operates in a high-volume kitchen and requires sustained physical stamina throughout the duration of each shift
Ability to lift, carry, and move items up to 50 pounds independently and up to 75 pounds with assistance, including food products, equipment, supplies, and delivery transport across multiple levels of the venue
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.
View team member benefits here.

ADA The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of the job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some incumbents assigned to the job to perform a different combination of duties.

Topgolf is a global sports and entertainment community and is committed to equal opportunity and is firmly committed to preventing discrimination and harassment, including sexual misconduct, based on legally protected diversity characteristics (such as race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family status, citizenship, genetic information and veteran status) in its application and hiring processes and in its employment decisions. As an affirmative action employer, Topgolf also takes steps to prevent retaliation and to create a respectful, equitable and inclusive environment for our Guests, Associates, business partners, vendors, and the communities we serve. Topgolf is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, genetics or any other category protected under applicable law.

Topgolf Entertainment Group does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our website, employees or Human Resources. Topgolf will not pay fees for unsolicited agency resumes and will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes received will be considered property of Topgolf Entertainment Group and will be processed accordingly without fee.

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.

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