Executive Culinary Leader: High-Volume Kitchen & Menus

Topgolf Payroll Services; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Play & 1/2 price food

Health, dental, vision, 401(k) match

Mental well-being platform access

Job summary

Topgolf is seeking an Executive Culinary Manager to lead all culinary operations, delivering best-in-class dining experiences in a high-energy venue. The role demands deep culinary expertise and strong people leadership, overseeing scheduling, inventory, ordering, food and labor costs, safety, sanitation, vendor relationships, and menu development.

The position requires a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays, with extended hours during peak periods and events.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of culinary management experience in a high-volume environment.
• Must be 21 years of age or older as required by state or local law.
• Culinary degree or professional certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Kitchen Team across all dining occasions with excellence and consistency.
• Coach, develop, and drive engagement with kitchen team members daily.
• Manage inventory, costs, safety, and sanitation to meet budgets and standards.
• Plan menus for events, cost recipes, and maintain high presentation quality.

Skills

Culinary leadership

People management

Cost control & COGS

Education

Culinary degree or certification

Job description

Topgolf is seeking an Executive Culinary Manager to lead all culinary operations, delivering best-in-class dining experiences in a high-energy venue. The role demands deep culinary expertise and strong people leadership, overseeing scheduling, inventory, ordering, food and labor costs, safety, sanitation, vendor relationships, and menu development.

The position requires a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays, with extended hours during peak periods and events.