Kitchen Manager - Hourly

Topgolf • San Jose, CA

33d • $28 - $34

About The Position

At Topgolf, we believe in the unlimited power of play to drive fun, connection and innovation. Whether you work behind the scenes or directly engaging with Players, your role is key in bringing people together and redefining entertainment. We’re seeking fun-loving individuals who are serious about delivering excellence and results but who don’t take themselves too seriously. If you excel in a fast-paced, collaborative environment focused on creativity and incredible experiences, Topgolf is the place for you. Grow your career, make an impact and allow your individuality and ideas to fuel your success! Does hearing your favorite song make you spontaneously break out in dance? Does making someone else’s day special give you all the feels ? Do you love waking up knowing no two days will look the same? If you answered yes to those questions, you’re the one we’ve been looking for! What You’ll Need to Succeed as a Kitchen Manager A Positive Attitude – Because being a grump is no fun! One Team Mentality – We believe the phrase “Teamwork makes the dream work” will never go out of style. Player Focus: You obsess over making our Players’ experience the absolute best it can be. Ability to Thrive in a Popular Environment : Keeping calm when things get popular is where you shine.

Requirements

• A Positive Attitude
• One Team Mentality
• Player Focus: You obsess over making our Players’ experience the absolute best it can be.
• Ability to Thrive in a Popular Environment : Keeping calm when things get popular is where you shine.
• Previous Experience in a kitchen management or supervisory role
• Lift and Move Things: You’ll be handling items up to 50 lb., so being comfortable with lifting, bending, stooping and carrying things is key.
• On Your Feet: Expect to be on your feet for most of the day, so a love for walking throughout your shift.
• Active Tasks: From task to task, you’ll be constantly engaged in a variety of physical activities. A can-do attitude is essential!
• Endurance: Whether it’s a long shift or tackling a task that takes time, we’re looking for someone who can keep up the pace in a high-volume working environment

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the kitchen crew—cooks, prep chefs, and dishwashers—by driving efficiency, setting the standard for recipe execution, portioning, and presentation, and making sure the kitchen runs like clockwork from prep to service.
• Collaborate closely with Playmakers across all areas to deliver a seamless dining experience.
• Share knowledge, support the team, and step in where needed to make sure the kitchen runs smoothly, and service stays at the Topgolf standard.
• Uphold food safety, sanitation, and compliance standards across all prep, cooking, and dish areas.
• Train your team on best practices, maintain clean and organized workspaces, and stay ahead of issues to keep both Players and Playmakers safe.
• Lead by example by living out Topgolf’s values—Fun, One Team, Excellence, Courage, and Caring.
• Create a kitchen culture where Playmakers feel valued and motivated, and where every dish reflects Topgolf’s commitment to excellence.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, 401(k) playmaker match, paid time off, free mental well-being platform – and that’s just for starters for those who qualify.
• Enjoy FREE game play, discounted food and retail items, and weekly Playmaker meals
• Career Growth: We don’t just say we offer career growth – we have countless examples of Playmakers who have skyrocketed within the brand as we love to promote from within!

What This Job Offers

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