Executive Chef: High-Volume Culinary Leader & Innovator

Puttshack; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision coverage options

401(k) matching

Life and AD&D Insurance

Voluntary short term and long term Dis

Generous PTO, including paid parental

Associate discounts (FREE mini golf!)

Pet Insurance

Flex Spending Accounts

Job summary

Puttshack USA is seeking an Executive Chef to lead our fast‑paced scratch kitchen, ensuring outstanding hospitality, food quality and profitability. You will oversee kitchen operations, from preparation to guest satisfaction, while guiding a team through menu rollouts and cost controls.

The role requires a minimum of 5 years as a culinary manager in a high‑volume setting, strong leadership, and a collaborative approach. Evening/weekend availability and a post‑offer background check are expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a culinary manager in a full‑service, high‑volume venue.
• Collaborative leadership with focus on equitable workplace environment.
• Strong financial acumen and understanding of culinary operations & safety.
• Tech savy and willingness to learn new systems and tools.
• Flexible availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Post‑offer background check required.
• Culinary degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage day‑to‑day operations by upholding food quality standards and controlling costs and labor.
• Oversee food cost, inventory and ordering; meet budgeted goals.
• Lead menu and kitchen initiatives; coordinate seasonal menus and private events.
• Ensure collaboration between kitchen and front‑of‑house for seamless service.
• Recruit, train and develop kitchen staff; conduct pre‑shift meetings.
• Maintain safety protocols and a clean, sanitary kitchen environment.

Skills

Team leadership

Financial acumen

Culinary operations

Communication

Safety compliance

Tech savvy

Flexible scheduling

Education

Culinary degree preferred

Job description

Puttshack USA is seeking an Executive Chef to lead our fast‑paced scratch kitchen, ensuring outstanding hospitality, food quality and profitability. You will oversee kitchen operations, from preparation to guest satisfaction, while guiding a team through menu rollouts and cost controls.

The role requires a minimum of 5 years as a culinary manager in a high‑volume setting, strong leadership, and a collaborative approach. Evening/weekend availability and a post‑offer background check are expected.