Kitchen Manager - Hourly

Topgolf • San Jose, CA

35d • $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!

While your primary focus is behind the scenes, you play a big role in shaping the Player experience by ensuring every meal that leaves the kitchen is fresh, consistent, and on point. Partner with the front-of-house team to make sure Players receive timely, high-quality dishes that elevate their overall visit.

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.

Let’s be real—this isn’t your typical desk job! Here’s what you’ll need to do to thrive in this 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

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

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.
• Uphold food safety, sanitation, and compliance standards across all prep, cooking, and dish areas.
• Lead by example by living out Topgolf’s values—Fun, One Team, Excellence, Courage, and Caring.
• Handling items up to 50 lb., so being comfortable with lifting, bending, stooping and carrying things is key.
• Expect to be on your feet for most of the day, so a love for walking throughout your shift.
• From task to task, you’ll be constantly engaged in a variety of physical activities.
• 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

Benefits

• Cha-ching: Our hourly wages are competitive, and tips are available for certain positions.
• 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.
• Flexibility: Day, night and weekend shifts are on the table, sure to satisfy both the part-time and full-time seeker.
• Perks: Enjoy FREE game play, discounted food and retail items, and weekly Playmaker meals—get ready to be the most popular person in your friend group!
• 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!
• Lots of Fun: We promise a playful environment where you can make new friends—what else would you expect from a company that’s all about FUN?
• Free Play & 1/2 price food!
• Health, dental, vision, 401(k) playmaker match, free mental well-being platform – and that’s just for starters for those who qualify.
• Dealing with some stuff? We offer FREE Mental Health Benefits for everyone.

What This Job Offers

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