Executive Chef

Puttshack; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 58,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Puttshack is searching for an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations in a dynamic environment focused on exceptional food and guest experiences. Candidates should have strong management skills and experience in high-volume settings, with opportunities for growth through team development and innovative culinary practices.

Benefits

Paid PTO

Health insurance: medical, dental, and vision

401k

50% off Food & Beverage

Free Mini Golf

Paid Parental Leave

Qualifications

• 5+ years in restaurant/hotel/entertainment management.
• At least 2 years as Executive Chef or similar in a high volume setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage culinary team through training.
• Forecast food consumption and maintain food/labor costs.
• Create vendor relationships for product sourcing.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Emotional intelligence

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Food and Beverage management platforms

Job description

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About Puttshack: Puttshack is an upscale, tech-infused mini golf experience that appeals to everyone. More than just indoor mini golf, Puttshack leans on its ground-breaking technology to elevate the game while also serving world-class food and full bar in a cool environment. The Puttshack experience is really all about having fun – and doing something fun – together.

Our Purpose: To bring everyone in to play.

Our Vision: To be the universal answer to the question ‘Where should we get together?’

Our Mission: To create lasting memories for people of all generations through a shared, world-class entertainment experience.

Our Values

• Bring your 'A' game - We strive for excellence in everything we do.
• Lead the Way - Our associates embrace and are inspired by change.
• Own the Fun - We revel in our guests’ enjoyment.
• Care Deeply - We take great care of our guests, our associates and the communities we call home.
  
  

The Role

Executive Chef will be responsible for building strong teams - through development, effective hiring, and engagement. You will also be accountable for a variety of venue business functions and execution of consistent and flawless culinary and operational standards. This may include but is not limited to scheduling, inventory management, ordering, managing (opening/closing) shifts and hiring.

You will develop your hourly and salaried culinary team through training, mentoring, and managing so that you can deliver consistent culinary experience to every Puttshack guest.

What You’ll Do

• Bring your 'A' Game each and everyday
• Lead by example by demonstrating Puttshack Core Values
• Develop their team through coaching and purposeful feedback
• Drive Associate engagement and entrepreneurial spirit
• Promote safe operational standards for both Guest and Associate safety
• Create relationships with local and national vendors to ensure we always have the best product and ingredients to work with
• Leverage business metrics and trends to drive performance and to maximize profit
• Forecast food consumption
• Monitor equipment for operational efficiency and safety
• Maintain food and labor costs to budgeted plan
• Assist in menu item pricing
  
  

Who You Are

• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time
• Excellent communication, time management, and organization skills
• Ability to go above and beyond, demonstrating meaningful care in everything you do
• Strong level of emotional intelligence and overall self-awareness
  
  

What You Will Need

• 5+ years of prior restaurant, hotel, or entertainment management experience.
• At least 2 recent years as an Executive Chef, Sous Chef or Kitchen Manager in a high volume ($6M+ annual revenue) restaurant, hotel, or entertainment environment.
• Ability to manage a diverse work environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with Food and Beverage management platforms.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time including maneuvering up and down stairs.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to obtain required licenses and certifications for your location.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check
  
  

What’s In It For You

• Paid PTO
• Health insurance: medical, dental, and vision
• 401k
• 50% off Food & Beverage
• Free Mini Golf
• Paid Parental Leave
  
  

At the intersection of entertainment and hospitality, Puttshack 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, Puttshack also takes steps to prevent retaliation and create a respectful, equitable, and inclusive environment for our Associates, Guests, and Vendors.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Hospitality

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