Executive Culinary Leader: Build Teams & Elevate Dining

Topgolf; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Play & 1/2 price food

Health, dental, vision, 401(k) team-m

Mental health platform

Job summary

Topgolf Austin is seeking an Executive Culinary Manager to lead a high-volume kitchen, shaping culinary experiences and standards. You will drive quality, mentor staff, control costs, and ensure safety in a fast-paced environment.

You’ll plan menus for events, standardize recipes, and collaborate with leadership and vendors to deliver exceptional guest experiences. A strong culinary background and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years in culinary management.
• Proven ability to develop a culinary team.
• Bachelor’s degree or related culinary degree preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to stand and exert well-paced mobility for the duration of a scheduled shift.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift items weighing up to 50 lb.
• Ability to stoop and bend.
• Ability to work in high-temperature conditions (up to 100 degrees) for extended periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the team in providing best-in-class culinary experiences.
• Coach and develop the team and drive Associate engagement.
• Delegate tasks and work with your team.
• Monitor inventory and purchase product.
• Maintain food and labor costs according to budget, with a full understanding of COGS.
• Select and develop recipes to corporate approval.
• Standardize production recipes to ensure consistent quality.
• Establish presentation technique and maintain quality standards.
• Plan and cost menus for special events, chef choice menus.
• Ensure proper equipment operation and maintenance.
• Oversee safety and sanitation in the kitchen.
• Create action plans to respond to opportunities.
• Communicate and effectively partner with upper management, Home Office Leadership and vendors.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Team development

Cost control

Menu planning

Food safety

Vendor relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree or related culinary degree

Job description

Topgolf Austin is seeking an Executive Culinary Manager to lead a high-volume kitchen, shaping culinary experiences and standards. You will drive quality, mentor staff, control costs, and ensure safety in a fast-paced environment.

You’ll plan menus for events, standardize recipes, and collaborate with leadership and vendors to deliver exceptional guest experiences. A strong culinary background and leadership are essential.