Culinary Manager

Topgolf•Brooklyn Center, MN

13h•Onsite

About The Position

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. We're looking for an Executive Culinary Manager who leads a culinary operation with both creativity and business discipline. Someone who develops their team drives quality and consistency at scale and brings an operator's mindset to every decision. The food here matters. It's part of the experience, not an afterthought. If you want to lead a culinary program that people actually talk about, bring your standards here. The Executive Culinary Manager leads all culinary operations at the venue, ensuring guests receive exceptional, consistent, best-in-class dining experiences. This role requires two critical skill sets: deep culinary expertise and strong people leadership. The Executive Culinary Manager supervises, trains, coaches, and develops the kitchen team, while also managing the full scope of culinary operations; scheduling, inventory, ordering, food and labor cost management, safety and sanitation, vendor relationships, and menu development. 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.

Requirements

Minimum 8 years of culinary management experience in a high-volume environment
Must be 21 years of age or older as required by state or local law

Nice To Haves

Culinary degree, professional culinary certification, or equivalent training and experience in a high-volume full-service kitchen and events-driven environment preferred

Responsibilities

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
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
Develop and implement action plans in response to performance opportunities
Demonstrate Topgolf's core values: Fun, One Team, Excellence, Courage, and Caring