Executive Culinary Manager: Lead a High-Volume Kitchen

Topgolf Payroll Services; Pompano Beach (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Play & 1/2 price food!

Health, dental, vision, 401(k) team 1+

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Job summary

Topgolf is looking for an Executive Culinary Manager to lead all culinary operations at the venue, delivering exceptional, best-in-class dining experiences with creativity and business discipline.

You will supervise, train, and develop the kitchen team, manage scheduling, inventory, food and labor costs, safety and sanitation, vendor relationships, and menu development, with a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of culinary management or supervisory experience in a high-volume restaurant, hotel, or entertainment environment.
• Culinary degree, professional culinary certification, or equivalent training and experience in a high-volume, full-service kitchen and events-driven environment is strongly preferred.
• Must be 21 years of age or older as required by state or local law

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team to deliver best-in-class dining experiences across all occasions.
• Coach, develop, and drive engagement with kitchen Team members daily.
• Delegate effectively and hold team members accountable for standards and execution.
• Build a kitchen culture rooted in excellence, care, and continuous improvement.
• Monitor inventory, order product, and maintain strong vendor relationships.
• Maintain food and labor costs according to budget, with a full understanding of COGS.
• Ensure proper equipment operation, maintenance, and kitchen safety.
• Oversee all safety and sanitation standards and ensure full regulatory compliance.
• Select, develop, and standardize recipes to corporate approval to ensure consistent quality.
• Establish and maintain presentation techniques and quality standards.
• Plan and cost menus for special events and chef-choice occasions.
• Utilize culinary innovation to elevate the guest experience.
• Communicate and effectively partner with venue leadership, Home Office, and vendors.

Skills

Culinary management

Team leadership

Staff coaching

Operational discipline

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent training

Job description

Topgolf is looking for an Executive Culinary Manager to lead all culinary operations at the venue, delivering exceptional, best-in-class dining experiences with creativity and business discipline.

You will supervise, train, and develop the kitchen team, manage scheduling, inventory, food and labor costs, safety and sanitation, vendor relationships, and menu development, with a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.