Culinary Manager Jobs in Tennessee (NOW HIRING)

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 beverages, events, and entertainment into one experience that keeps guests coming back.**WHAT WE'RE SEEKING**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**THE ROLE**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.- Delegate tasks effectively and follow up to ensure completion and quality- Support the Executive Culinary Manager in building a high-performance kitchen team- Drives tasks to successful completion each shift - no corners cut- Uses good judgment about when to act independently and when to escalate an issue to the Executive Culinary Manager- Listens attentively to the Executive Culinary Manager's direction and translates it into action**QUALIFICATIONS**Minimum 3 years of culinary management experience in a high-volume environmentCulinary degree, professional culinary certification, or equivalent training and experience in a high-volume full-service kitchen and events-driven environment preferred**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS***Let us be real - this is not your typical desk job! Here is what you will need to do to thrive in this role:*Ability to remain on your feet and in motion for extended periods throughout the shift, including standing, walking, and navigating a fast-paced kitchen environment; this role operates in a high-volume kitchen and requires sustained physical stamina throughout the duration of each shiftAbility to lift, carry, and move items up to 50 pounds independently and up to 75 pounds with assistance, including food products, equipment, supplies, and delivery transport across multiple levels of the venueAbility to navigate stairs, ramps, and multi-level areas of the venue when transporting food, coordinating events, or overseeing service deliveryAbility to work in varying temperature environments on a frequent basis, including hot kitchen conditions, walk-in coolers, and freezersAbility to perform repetitive hand and wrist motions including cutting, stirring, lifting, and operating kitchen equipment throughout the shiftAbility to communicate clearly and effectively in a high-energy venue environment that may include moderate to high levels of background noiseAbility to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while maintaining focus, food safety standards, and quality under pressureWe could list all the perks & benefits that are uniquely Topgolf, but we bet you prefer to hear what it's like to work here directly from Team Members. Have at it, Check out reviews, culture scores, awards, and so much more.| Our Promises to our Team Members| A PLAYFUL ENVIRONMENT where you can make new friends| A SAFE PLACE where you can BE YOUR FULL SELF every day| CLEAR DIRECTION and tools to do your job| An opportunity TO LEARN & GROW| To LISTEN & ACT when you speak up| We will NEVER STOP IMPROVING #J-18808-Ljbffr