Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Free play
Half-price food
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k)
Mental well-being platform
Job Description
Topgolf Entertainment Group is a global sports and entertainment community known for providing a unique blend of technology, entertainment, and hospitality across its venues worldwide. As a leader in its industry, Topgolf offers guests an engaging experience that combines golf, food, and fun in a welcoming atmosphere. The company is committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for guests, associates, business partners, and the community, emphasizing core values such as fun, one team, excellence, courage, and caring. With a focus on diversity and equal opportunity, Topgolf is dedicated to supporting its team members and fostering a positive work culture.
The role of Kitchen Manager at Topgolf is a dynamic leadership position responsible for overseeing kitchen operations and ensuring exceptional culinary standards. This role requires supervising a team to deliver best-in-class culinary experiences during every shift, coaching and developing team members, and effectively delegating tasks to maintain quality and efficiency. The Kitchen Manager will manage day-to-day kitchen activities, including line operations and event execution, ensuring consistent production quality and presentation across all food offerings. A critical aspect of the role involves maintaining culinary standards by selecting and developing recipes, standardizing production methods, and planning menus for special events and chef-choice occasions.
Managing costs and inventory is another key responsibility, requiring the Kitchen Manager to monitor inventory levels, negotiate purchases within budgetary guidelines, and maintain food and labor costs according to budgets. Safety and sanitation compliance is a top priority, with the Kitchen Manager overseeing kitchen cleanliness and adherence to all relevant health regulations. This role also plays an integral part in contributing to team culture by embodying Topgolf's values and supporting the Executive Culinary Manager in building a high-performance kitchen team.
Ideal candidates will have a minimum of three years of culinary management experience in a high-volume environment and preferably hold a culinary degree or professional certification. The role demands physical stamina to perform in a fast-paced kitchen setting, including the ability to stand for extended periods, lift heavy items, navigate multi-level areas, and work in varying temperature environments. Effective communication skills, sound decision-making ability, and a customer-focused mindset are essential for success in this position.
Working at Topgolf means joining a company that values its team members by offering competitive benefits such as health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, and a free mental well-being platform, along with unique perks like free play and half-price food. The Kitchen Manager position at Topgolf is an exciting opportunity for culinary professionals seeking to grow their careers in a vibrant, inclusive, and dynamic entertainment environment.
The role of Kitchen Manager at Topgolf is a dynamic leadership position responsible for overseeing kitchen operations and ensuring exceptional culinary standards. This role requires supervising a team to deliver best-in-class culinary experiences during every shift, coaching and developing team members, and effectively delegating tasks to maintain quality and efficiency. The Kitchen Manager will manage day-to-day kitchen activities, including line operations and event execution, ensuring consistent production quality and presentation across all food offerings. A critical aspect of the role involves maintaining culinary standards by selecting and developing recipes, standardizing production methods, and planning menus for special events and chef-choice occasions.
Managing costs and inventory is another key responsibility, requiring the Kitchen Manager to monitor inventory levels, negotiate purchases within budgetary guidelines, and maintain food and labor costs according to budgets. Safety and sanitation compliance is a top priority, with the Kitchen Manager overseeing kitchen cleanliness and adherence to all relevant health regulations. This role also plays an integral part in contributing to team culture by embodying Topgolf's values and supporting the Executive Culinary Manager in building a high-performance kitchen team.
Ideal candidates will have a minimum of three years of culinary management experience in a high-volume environment and preferably hold a culinary degree or professional certification. The role demands physical stamina to perform in a fast-paced kitchen setting, including the ability to stand for extended periods, lift heavy items, navigate multi-level areas, and work in varying temperature environments. Effective communication skills, sound decision-making ability, and a customer-focused mindset are essential for success in this position.
Working at Topgolf means joining a company that values its team members by offering competitive benefits such as health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, and a free mental well-being platform, along with unique perks like free play and half-price food. The Kitchen Manager position at Topgolf is an exciting opportunity for culinary professionals seeking to grow their careers in a vibrant, inclusive, and dynamic entertainment environment.
Job Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of culinary management experience in a high-volume environment
- Culinary degree, professional culinary certification, or equivalent training and experience in a high-volume full-service kitchen and events-driven environment preferred
- Must be 21 years of age or older as required by state or local law
- Ability to remain on your feet and in motion for extended periods throughout the shift
- Ability to lift, carry, and move items up to 50 pounds independently and up to 75 pounds with assistance
- Ability to navigate stairs, ramps, and multi-level areas of the venue when transporting food, coordinating events, or overseeing service delivery
- Ability to work in varying temperature environments frequently including hot kitchen conditions, walk-in coolers, and freezers
- Ability to perform repetitive hand and wrist motions including cutting, stirring, lifting, and operating kitchen equipment throughout the shift
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in a high-energy venue environment with moderate to high levels of background noise
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while maintaining focus, food safety standards, and quality under pressure
Job Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of culinary management experience in a high-volume environment
- Culinary degree, professional culinary certification, or equivalent training and experience in a high-volume full-service kitchen and events-driven environment preferred
- Must be 21 years of age or older as required by state or local law
Job Duties
- Supervise the kitchen team in delivering best-in-class culinary experiences every shift
- Coach and develop team members and drive engagement across the kitchen
- Delegate tasks effectively and follow up to ensure completion and quality
- Manage day-to-day line operations or events execution as assigned
- Select and develop recipes to corporate approval and standardize production for consistent quality
- Establish and maintain presentation techniques and quality standards
- Plan and cost menus for special events and chef-choice occasions
- Ensure proper equipment operation, maintenance, and cleanliness
- Monitor inventory levels and purchase product within budgetary guidelines
- Maintain food and labor costs according to budget with a solid understanding of COGS
- Oversee safety and sanitation in the kitchen in compliance with all regulations
- Demonstrate Topgolf's core values including fun, one team, excellence, courage, and caring
- Support the Executive Culinary Manager in building a high-performance kitchen team
- Participate in team development and model the standards expected of all kitchen team members
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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