Executive Culinary Manager

WHAT YOU WILL DO 

Lead the Kitchen Team 

• Supervise the culinary team in delivering 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 

Manage Culinary Operations 

• 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 

Drive Culinary Excellence 

• 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 

Partner Across the Business 

• Communicate and effectively partner with venue leadership, Home Office, and vendors 

• Develop and implement action plans in response to performance opportunities 

• Demonstrate Topgolf's core values: Fun, One Team, Excellence, Courage, and Caring 

CORE COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS 

Drives Results | Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances. 

• Pushes the kitchen team to achieve and maintain the highest culinary standards 

• Drives a track record of success through consistent food quality, cost management, and team performance 

• Fosters a sense of urgency and accountability for hitting food cost, labor, and service targets 

• Leads the team to persist and maintain performance standards even during peak volume