Front of House Operations Manager

Topgolf Payroll Services; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Play & 1/2 price food!

Health, dental, vision, 401(k) team–m

Job summary

Topgolf is seeking a Front of House Operations Manager to lead Guest Services and Food & Beverage, delivering best-in-class hospitality across the venue.

You will hire, schedule, coach, and develop teams, manage game and bay operations, safety, and budgets, while keeping the guest experience at the center.

This role requires a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays, and offers the chance to shape Topgolf’s guest experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of restaurant, hotel, or entertainment venue management experience.
• At least 2 recent years as an Assistant General Manager or General Manager.
• Experience leading both food & beverage and guest-facing operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Front of House across Guest Services and Food & Beverage.
• Hire, schedule, coach, and develop team members.
• Oversee game and bay operations, safety, and inventory management.
• Ensure staffing across all guest areas and maintain service standards.
• Drive guest satisfaction and profitability through metrics.

Skills

Customer Focus

Drives Results

Builds Effective Teams

Ensures Accountability

Leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

ABOUT TOPGOLF

Topgolf is a sports entertainment company that has changed how millions of people experience golf and where you can build a serious career. Our venues are high-energy, high-volume environments where performance matters and results are visible. Every day, we bring together golf, food and beverages, events, and entertainment into one experience that keeps guests coming back.

WHAT WE’RE SEEKING

Do you see operations as the foundation that makes every great guest experience possible? Are you the person who spots the process that is slowing the team down and fixing it before it becomes a pattern? We are looking for a Front of House Operations Manager who combines operational precision with genuine hospitality instinct. Someone who can manage systems, workflows, and staffing while never losing sight of the fact that it all exists to serve the guest. Efficiency and experience are not in conflict. In your hands, they reinforce each other. If you believe great operations are what make great hospitality repeatable, this is the role for you.

THE ROLE

The Front of House Operations Manager leads both the Guest Services and Food & Beverage teams in delivering best-in-class service and hospitality across the entire front of house. This is a merged leadership role responsible for two of the most guest-facing parts of the Topgolf experience. This role is accountable for hiring, scheduling, coaching, and developing team members across both functions, and for managing all operations related to game and bay experiences, food and beverage service, guest safety, retail, and leagues. The Front of House Operations Manager also carries general venue operational responsibilities and ensures none of that ever comes at the expense of the guest experience. As a leader of a high-energy, guest-facing venue, this role requires a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays, with availability to work extended hours during peak periods, special events, and high-volume seasons.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Lead the Full Front of House
• Supervise both Guest Services and Food & Beverage teams in delivering best-in-class experiences
• Ensure all guest areas, bays, tee line, dining, and common areas are fully staffed and running efficiently
• Uphold operating standards and drive guest safety and satisfaction across every touchpoint
• Stay visible on the floor and engage with guests to continuously assess and elevate their experience
• Build and Develop the Team:
• Lead hiring, scheduling, onboarding, and ongoing development for both departments
• Coach and develop Team members daily and drive engagement across teams
• Delegate clearly and follow up to ensure consistent execution
• Build a unified team culture across Guest Services and Food & Beverage
• Manage Operations Across Both Departments:
• Manage the game system, bay operations, guest safety, and golf and game supply inventory
• Oversee food and beverage preparation and service standards, including product quality and cost management
• Control department budgets and spending across both functions
• Manage leagues, clinics, retail sales, and venue-wide operational activities
• Drive Performance:
• Leverage business metrics and trends to maximize profit and revenue across both departments
• Identify and act on opportunities to improve guest satisfaction scores and operational efficiency
• Support opening, closing, and shift management responsibilities as needed
• Demonstrate Topgolf's core values: Fun, One Team, Excellence, Courage, and Caring

CORE COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS

• Customer Focus | Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Holds both teams accountable for delivering outstanding guest experiences across all touchpoints
• Gathers and acts on guest satisfaction feedback on behalf of the team
• Addresses gaps in service capabilities before they affect the guest experience
• Creates a guest-first culture that spans both Guest Services and Food & Beverage
• Drives Results | Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
• Pushes both teams to achieve results and meet performance standards consistently
• Fosters a sense of urgency in the team for reaching goals and meeting deadlines
• Leverages metrics and business trends to drive profitability across both departments
• Leads others to persist despite setbacks, high volume, or operational challenges
• Builds Effective Teams | Building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.
• Builds a unified, high-performing team across Guest Services and Food & Beverage
• Communicates clear goals and roles to team members in both departments
• Ensures each department has the right skills and that individual strengths are leveraged
• Rewards team efforts and cultivates pride and accountability across both functions
• Ensures Accountability | Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Monitors departmental metrics and holds team members accountable for standards and results
• Accepts responsibility for the performance of both teams and takes action to drive improvement
• Ensures budgets, safety standards, and operational procedures are consistently followed
• Designs feedback loops into daily operations across both departments

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of restaurant, hotel, or entertainment venue management experience, with at least 2 recent years as an Assistant General Manager or General Manager in a multi-department operation
• Experience leading both food and beverage and guest-facing operations strongly preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills
• Availability to work varied shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to obtain required licenses and certifications for your location
• Must be 21 years of age or older as required by state or local law

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to lift, carry, and move items up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis, including bending, stooping, and carrying
• Ability to remain on your feet and in motion for extended periods throughout the shift, including standing, walking, and navigating stairs
• Ability to perform a variety of physical tasks consistently throughout the workday in a fast-paced, high-energy venue environment
• Ability to work in varying outdoor weather conditions for extended periods of time, including heat, cold, and inclement weather
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in a venue environment that may include moderate to high levels of background noise
• Ability to remain in a stationary position for periods of time while performing desk-based tasks, including working at a computer and reviewing documents

BENEFITS

• Free Play & 1/2 price food!
• Health, dental, vision, 401(k) team member match, free mental well-being platform – and that’s just for starters for those who qualify.
• View team member benefits here.

ADA

The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of the job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some incumbents assigned to the job to perform a different combination of duties.

EEO Statement

Topgolf is a global sports and entertainment community and is committed to equal opportunity and is firmly committed to preventing discrimination and harassment, including sexual misconduct, based on legally protected diversity characteristics (such as race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family status, citizenship, genetic information and veteran status) in its application and hiring processes and in its employment decisions. As an affirmative action employer, Topgolf also takes steps to prevent retaliation and to create a respectful, equitable and inclusive environment for our Guests, Associates, business partners, vendors, and the communities we serve. Topgolf is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, genetics or any other category protected under applicable law.

Topgolf does not accept unsolicited agency resumes

Topgolf Entertainment Group does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our website, employees or Human Resources. Topgolf will not pay fees for unsolicited agency resumes and will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes received will be considered property of Topgolf Entertainment Group and will be processed accordingly without fee. Topgolf participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Our Promises to our Team Members

• A PLAYFUL ENVIRONMENT where you can make new friends
• A SAFE PLACE where you can BE YOUR FULL SELF every day
• CLEAR DIRECTION and tools to do your job
• An opportunity TO LEARN & GROW
• To LISTEN & ACT when you speak up
• We will NEVER STOP IMPROVING

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