Executive Chef: High-Volume Kitchen Leader

Puttshack Career Center; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision coverage options

401(k) matching

Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance

Voluntary short term and long term Dis

Disability Insurance

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 all culinary operations in a fast-paced, high-volume scratch kitchen and drive the culinary execution of our menu. You will oversee the kitchen team to deliver hospitality, food quality, staff management, and profitability.

Reporting into the Director of Operations, you will recruit, train, and develop staff, manage costs, uphold safety standards, and collaborate with front-of-house to ensure seamless service.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years as a culinary manager in a full-service restaurant.
• Experience in high-volume food & beverage, hospitality, and/or social entertainment venue.
• Collaborative, team-oriented leadership style with focus on fair workplace practices.
• Strong communication to resolve conflicts and provide direction to teams.
• Demonstrates financial acumen and understanding of culinary operations & safety.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations by following food quality standards, solving cost and inventory issues, and effectively managing labor.
• Responsible for managing food cost, inventory and ordering of food and kitchen; accountable to all cost, labor, and expense goals as outlined in venue’s operating budget.
• Uphold all policies and procedures focused on product quality: daily line checks, prep and par level control, regular food audits, and 100% commitment to safe and sanitary operations.
• Lead menu and system rollouts and kitchen initiatives.
• Execute planned corporate menus, including seasonal menu changes and private event menus.
• Ensure collaboration between kitchen and front of house operations to ensure seamless service.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Responsible for recruitment, interviewing, hiring, onboarding and successful training of all kitchen associates.
• Focus on team member development and cross training to ensure maximum operational efficiency and career growth.
• Conducts/leads pre-shift meetings to provide daily focus and direction to hourly staff.
• Introduce and manage the implementation of kitchen training materials to the team.
• Champion the Puttshack brand by ensuring a consistent and exceptional guest experience.
• Maintain a safe, secure and healthy work environment and food safety.
• Focus on and maintenance of excellent kitchen facilities: equipment cleanliness and preventative maintenance, timely repair and resolution of facilities related issues, and staff education on all kitchen facilities maintenance and cleanliness responsibilities.
• Ensure proper safety protocols to minimize risk and ensure a safe environment for guests and associates.

Skills

Culinary management

Team leadership

Financial acumen

Communication skills

Food safety

Tech savvy

Flexible scheduling

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Puttshack USA is seeking an Executive Chef to lead all culinary operations in a fast-paced, high-volume scratch kitchen and drive the culinary execution of our menu. You will oversee the kitchen team to deliver hospitality, food quality, staff management, and profitability.

Reporting into the Director of Operations, you will recruit, train, and develop staff, manage costs, uphold safety standards, and collaborate with front-of-house to ensure seamless service.