Executive Culinary Manager

Topgolf • Mt Laurel, NJ

6d • 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.

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

• 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.

Benefits

• Free Play & 1/2 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed