Executive Culinary Manager

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 beverage, events, and entertainment into one experience that keeps guests coming back. What We’re Seeking Are you focused on food from the first impression to the last bite? Comfortable discussing food cost and labor efficiency while developing menus that excite people? Able to build a kitchen culture that performs under pressure? We’re looking for an Executive Culinary Manager who leads culinary operations with creativity and business discipline. The Role The Executive Culinary Manager leads all culinary operations at the venue, ensuring guests receive exceptional, consistent, best‑in‑class dining experiences. This role requires deep culinary expertise and strong people leadership. 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 and understand 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 Qualifications Minimum 8 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 Physical Requirements Remain on feet and in motion for extended periods; stand, walk, and navigate a fast‑paced kitchen environment Lift, carry, and move items up to 50 lbs independently and up to 75 lbs with assistance Navigate stairs, ramps, multi‑level areas when transporting food or overseeing service delivery Work in varying temperature environments: hot kitchen, walk‑in coolers, freezers Perform repetitive hand and wrist motions: cutting, stirring, lifting, operating equipment Communicate clearly in a high‑energy venue environment with moderate to high background noise Maintain focus on food safety and quality under pressure in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment Benefits Free Play & ½ 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. Salary USD Annual: 64,500.00 - 76,300.00 - 88,100.00 EEO Statement Topgolf is a global sports and entertainment community and is committed to equal opportunity and preventing discrimination and harassment, including sexual misconduct, based on legally protected diversity characteristics (race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family status, citizenship, genetic information, and veteran status). 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Topgolf Payroll Services