Executive Chef - Lead High-Volume Kitchen & Team

Puttery; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Puttery is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the kitchen operations across its venues. You will drive menu development, control food costs, and mentor a diverse culinary team to deliver exceptional Guest Service while upholding Puttery’s standards and culture.

As a senior member of the management team, you will oversee staffing, training, inventory, and compliance, ensuring smooth dinner and event service in a fast-paced environment that blends hospitality with entertainment.

Qualifications

• Work extended hours as required and/or during busy periods based on business needs.
• Operate a personal computer and use required applications
• Work with minimal supervision
• Manage inventory and orders of equipment or ingredients according to identified shortages
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Effectively manage projects, schedules, and delegate responsibilities to capable staff
• Follow and secure nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software
• 3-5 years’ management experience in a complex leisure entertainment concept
• Prior experience as an Executive Chef, Head Chef, or Sous Chef in a high volume ($8M+ annual) restaurant, hotel, or leisure entertainment facility
• Proven track record of managing food costs and labor successfully
• Outstanding verbal and written skills, and experience working with staff on all levels
• Prior experience managing major projects and supervising day‑to‑day activities of workers
• Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently across levels within the organization
• 4-Year Bachelor's degree in Culinary Science, or relevant field preferred

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily culinary operations
• Provide leadership and mentorship to kitchen staff and other Puttery Team Members
• Plan and direct food preparation and culinary activities
• Estimate food requirements and food/labor costs and manage within approved budgets
• Supervise culinary team activities
• Drive and maintain company culture
• Recruit, hire and manage culinary team
• Resolve issues and complaints related to staff and the kitchen
• Ensure all culinary products served meet or exceed our high standards and all regulatory food safety guidelines
• Perform administrative duties, including team time management, payroll, and inventory
• Promote company-sponsored training and growth initiatives
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with a variety of people, including vendors, other departments, staff, and senior management
• Create and maintain a climate of understanding and respect for all Team Members
• Oversee all culinary staff, including the Sous Chef, cooks, and dishwashers
• Perform other duties as assigned and requested by the General Manager
• Additional projects may be assigned to this position to assist the company leadership on major initiatives, as deemed necessary

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Time management

Attention to detail

Customer service

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Culinary Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Puttery is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the kitchen operations across its venues. You will drive menu development, control food costs, and mentor a diverse culinary team to deliver exceptional Guest Service while upholding Puttery’s standards and culture.

As a senior member of the management team, you will oversee staffing, training, inventory, and compliance, ensuring smooth dinner and event service in a fast-paced environment that blends hospitality with entertainment.