{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"304ff36bd2d5482274a60e94","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/304ff36bd2d5482274a60e94","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/304ff36bd2d5482274a60e94","title":"Executive Chef","description":"About Puttery\nPuttery is a modern entertainment destination that blends the energy of nightlife with the fun of tech-infused mini golf. Each location features immersive, themed courses, curated cocktails, and chef-inspired menus, creating an experience that’s equal parts competitive and social.\n\nWe’re redefining how people connect by combining play, style, and hospitality into one unforgettable atmosphere. At Puttery, every visit is a reason to celebrate.\n\nJob Purpose\nUnder the direction of the General Manager, the Executive Chef is responsible for all business operations of the kitchen, including staffing, training, inventory, ordering, and customer service. This position is considered a senior member of Puttery management team. This includes providing leadership to the kitchen staff, and the ability to effectively communicate with others while supporting professional relationships throughout the venue.\nThis position is expected to possess and maintain culinary knowledge, trends, and local styles. This knowledge should be instrumental in elevating the kitchen staff’s performance, helping create Puttery recipes and execute superb Guest Service while driving and maintaining the company’s culture.\nIn addition, the Executive Chef is expected to be present in the kitchen during operating hours. While in the kitchen, the Executive Chef represents every aspect of the venue and should work with all other staff to ensure guests receive exceptional service throughout the venue.\nResponsibilities\nOversee daily culinary operations\nProvide leadership and mentorship to kitchen staff and other Puttery Team Members\nPlan and direct food preparation and culinary activities\nEstimate food requirements and food/labor costs and manage within approved budgets\nSupervise culinary team activities\nDrive and maintain company culture\nRecruit, hire and manage culinary team\nResolve issues and complaints related to staff and the kitchen\nEnsure all culinary products served meet or exceed our high standards and all regulatory food safety guidelines\nPerform administrative duties, including team time management, payroll, and inventory\nPromote company-sponsored training and growth initiatives\nDevelop and maintain good working relationships with a variety of people, including vendors, other departments, staff, and senior management\nCreate and maintain a climate of understanding and respect for all Team Members\nOversee all culinary staff, including the Sous Chef, cooks, and dishwashers\nPerform other duties as assigned and requested by the General Manager\nAdditional projects may be assigned to this position to assist the company leadership on major initiatives, as deemed necessary\nQualifications\nWork extended hours as required and/or during busy periods based on business needs\nOperate a personal computer and use required applications\nWork with minimal supervision\nManage inventory and orders of equipment or ingredients according to identified shortages\nPossess excellent verbal and written communication skills\nEffectively manage projects, schedules, and delegate responsibilities to capable staff\nFollow and secure nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards\nExcellent interpersonal and customer service skills\nExcellent organizational skills and attention to detail\nExcellent time management skills\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills\nProficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software\n3-5 years’ management experience in a complex leisure entertainment concept\nPrior experience as an Executive Chef, Head Chef, or Sous Chef in a high volume ($8M+ annual) restaurant, hotel, or leisure entertainment facility\nProven track record of managing food costs and labor successfully\nOutstanding verbal and written skills, and experience working with staff on all levels\nPrior experience managing major projects and supervising day-to-day activities of workers\nAbility to communicate effectively and efficiently across levels within the organization\n4-Year Bachelor's degree in Culinary Science, or relevant field preferred\nWorking Conditions\nFast-paced, high-energy kitchen and venue environment that requires active leadership and multitasking\nExtended periods of standing and walking during service hours, including movement between kitchen and event areas\nExposure to heat, steam, and humidity from kitchen equipment, as well as varying temperatures in storage and delivery areas\nRequires frequent lifting, carrying, and movement of food products or kitchen supplies up to 50 pounds without assistance\nInvolves regular communication with team members, vendors, and guests in a dynamic, and sometimes loud, environment\nEvening, weekend, and holiday shifts required to support venue operations and events\nOccasional travel may be required for company meetings, training, or support of other venues\nPuttery is committed to equal opportunity in the workplace, preventing discrimination and harassment, including sexual misconduct, based on legally protected diversity characteristics (such as race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family status, citizenship, genetic information and veteran status) in its application and hiring processes and in its employment decisions. 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