Culinary Manager: Lead High-Volume Kitchen Excellence

Topgolf Payroll Services; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Play & 1/2 price food!

Health, dental, vision, 401(k) team-m2

Job summary

Topgolf is seeking a Culinary Manager to lead a high-volume kitchen, driving performance and guest satisfaction. You will coach staff, manage cost controls, and own kitchen operations during events and daily service.

This role requires hands-on leadership and a strong eye for quality and consistency. The ideal candidate has a culinary degree or certification with at least 3 years in culinary management, and a commitment to Topgolf's playful, high-performance culture.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Supervise the kitchen team to deliver best-in-class 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: recipe development, production standardization, and presentation quality.
• Plan and cost menus for special events and chef-choice occasions.
• Ensure proper equipment operation, maintenance and cleanliness.

Skills

Team leadership

High-volume kitchen

Food cost control

Coaching

Quality focus

Education

Culinary degree or certification

Tools

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Menu costing tools

Job description

Topgolf is seeking a Culinary Manager to lead a high-volume kitchen, driving performance and guest satisfaction. You will coach staff, manage cost controls, and own kitchen operations during events and daily service.

This role requires hands-on leadership and a strong eye for quality and consistency. The ideal candidate has a culinary degree or certification with at least 3 years in culinary management, and a commitment to Topgolf's playful, high-performance culture.