Executive Chef — High-Volume Kitchen Leader(PTO & Benefits)

Puttshack Career Center; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision

401(k) matching

Life/AD&D Insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

Puttshack USA is hiring an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations in a fast-paced, high-volume scratch kitchen. Reporting to the Director of Operations, you will oversee menu execution, quality control, and guest satisfaction while managing kitchen staff and costs.

You will drive culinary strategy, ensure safety and sanitation, and collaborate with front-of-house to deliver seamless service across events and daily operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a culinary manager in a full-service restaurant.
• Experience in high-volume hospitality or entertainment venues.
• Strong communication and leadership to guide hourly staff.
• Financial acumen with ability to manage food cost and labor.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations and labor management.
• Control food cost, inventory, and food ordering.
• Lead menu launches and kitchen initiatives.
• Coordinate with front-of-house for seamless service.
• Recruit, train, and develop kitchen staff.
• Uphold safety and sanitary standards.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Food cost control

Team management

Menu development

Food safety

Communication

Tech savvy

Flexible scheduling

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Puttshack USA is hiring an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations in a fast-paced, high-volume scratch kitchen. Reporting to the Director of Operations, you will oversee menu execution, quality control, and guest satisfaction while managing kitchen staff and costs.

You will drive culinary strategy, ensure safety and sanitation, and collaborate with front-of-house to deliver seamless service across events and daily operations.