Culinary Manager

Topgolf•Renton, WA

4d•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 a Culinary Manager who leads from the front. Someone who understands food cost and portion control, coaches their team through the work, and takes genuine ownership of the kitchen's performance. Consistency isn't luck. It's what happens when a leader pays attention. If you run a tight, proud kitchen, this is where that matters. The Culinary Manager supports the Executive Culinary Manager in leading all kitchen operations, ensuring best-in-class culinary experiences for every guest. This role requires both culinary expertise and the ability to lead, coach, and develop the kitchen team. The Culinary Manager may be responsible for day-to-day line operations or events execution. They supervise the kitchen team, manage inventory and product ordering, enforce safety and sanitation standards, and maintain the quality and consistency Topgolf guests expect. 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 3 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 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: 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