Culinary Supervisor

Topgolf; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 22,041 - 26,863; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Play & ½ price food

Health, dental, vision coverage

401(k) team member match

Free mental well-being platform

Job summary

Topgolf is seeking a Culinary Supervisor in Ashburn, Virginia. The role involves leading the culinary team to ensure high food quality and safety standards are met while delivering an exceptional guest experience. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of culinary experience and a passion for team development.

Enjoy a flexible schedule with benefits including free play, health coverage, and a 401(k) match. Join a high-energy kitchen and be part of an exciting environment!

Qualifications

• 3 years of culinary experience in a high-volume kitchen environment.
• Proven ability to lead and develop a culinary team.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the culinary team during service to ensure food quality.
• Execute prep and pull lists for kitchen readiness.
• Monitor safety and sanitation practices.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Team development

Food safety standards

High-volume kitchen experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

About

Topgolf is where golf meets a great time. We're a high-energy sports entertainment venue where every shift is different, every guest brings their own energy, and the people who work here make it all happen. If you're looking for a place to grow, have fun, and be part of something bigger than a job description, you're in the right place.

What We’re Seeking

Are you a culinary professional who loves leading a team as much as you love a perfectly executed dish? Do you bring the energy, standards, and presence to keep a busy kitchen running at its best? Can you coach someone on knife technique one minute and troubleshoot a prep issue the next without missing a beat? We're looking for a Culinary Supervisor who owns the kitchen when it counts. You'll lead the culinary team, hold the standard on food quality, and make sure every plate that goes out is something we're proud of.

The Role

The Culinary Supervisor assists the team in delivering best‑in‑class culinary experiences by leading the kitchen team, maintaining food quality and safety standards, and keeping operations running smoothly during every shift. This role requires culinary leadership, people development, and the ability to execute independently when needed.

This role requires a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays, with availability to work extended hours during peak periods, special events, and high-volume seasons.

What You Will Do

Lead the Kitchen Team

• Supervise the culinary team during service to ensure food quality, speed, and presentation meet Topgolf standards
• Coach and develop team members in real time, from technique and plating to attitude and accountability
• Delegate tasks clearly and ensure the team is set up to execute efficiently every shift
• Drive team member engagement and build a kitchen culture people actually want to show up to

Own Quality and Execution

• Execute prep and pull lists consistently to ensure the kitchen is ready before service begins
• Monitor and coach presentation technique and hold the line on food quality standards at every station
• Ensure consistent food quality across every dish that leaves the kitchen
• Participate in food ordering and assist with weekly inventories to keep costs and supply levels in check

Keep the Kitchen Safe and Compliant

• Always oversee safety and sanitation practices across the kitchen
• Ensure proper equipment operation, cleanliness, and maintenance throughout the shift
• Uphold all food handling, storage, and safety standards in compliance with local regulations
• Demonstrate Topgolf's Core Values in every interaction: Fun, One Team, Excellence, Courage, and Caring

Why You’ll Love It Here

• You'll lead a team in one of the highest-energy culinary environments in entertainment
• You'll have real ownership over kitchen performance and the guest experience it creates
• You'll grow as a leader with support from an experienced culinary team above you
• You'll work in a place where great food and a great time go hand in hand

Core Competencies for Success

Being Resilient

• Remains calm and professional during peak service, high-volume events, and unexpected challenges
• Recovers quickly when things go sideways and helps the team do the same
• Manages the heat, literally and figuratively, without letting pressure affect the team's performance or morale
• Leads by example during the hardest parts of the shift so the team knows what steady looks like

Communicates Effectively

• Delegates tasks clearly and confirms understanding so nothing gets missed during service
• Coaches team members directly and constructively in real time without disrupting the flow of the kitchen
• Communicates food quality issues, equipment concerns, and staffing needs to the Chef team promptly
• Listening to team feedback and creates a kitchen environment where people feel heard and supported

Customer Focus

• Holds the team accountable for food quality, presentation, and consistency on every dish
• Anticipates service demands and preps the kitchen to deliver before issues arise
• Treats the guest experience as the reason the kitchen exists and communicates that standard to the team
• Looks for ways to continuously improve food quality, speed, and consistency

Drives Results

• Sets high standards for food quality, cleanliness, and execution and holds the team to them
• Drives prep completion, station readiness, and service execution with a sense of ownership and urgencyIdentifies performance gaps on the line and addresses them directly and quickly
• Takes pride in a kitchen that runs well, looks clean, and puts out great food consistently

Qualifications

• 3 years of culinary experience in a high-volume kitchen environment
• Proven ability to lead and develop a culinary team
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be 18 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

Salary

The salary range for this role is $16.00 – $19.50 an hour.

Benefits

• Free Play & ½ price food
• Health, dental, vision coverage
• 401(k) team member match
• Free mental well‑being platform (and more for qualifying members)

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.

EEO Statement

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. 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.

Agency Resumes

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.

Other

Topgolf participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.