Head Chef

Five Iron Golf is the country's premier indoor golf and entertainment experience, with 26 locations nationwide and more on the way. Five Iron Golf’s core mission is to seamlessly meld golf and entertainment, and in the process make golf inclusive and accessible for all. 

As the Head Chef at Five Iron Golf, you are a strong leader with a focus on operational efficiency, labor management, and ensuring guest satisfaction. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, are results-driven, and have the ability to manage a high-volume kitchen with an emphasis on executing events and maintaining a well-controlled labor budget.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership & Team Building:
• Lead and mentor a high-performing kitchen team, ensuring a collaborative and efficient work environment.
• Prioritize the hiring, training, and development of team members to build a cohesive and reliable team.
• Foster a culture of accountability, ensuring that all team members understand their roles and responsibilities.
• Labor & Budget Management:
• Oversee labor costs, ensuring the kitchen operates efficiently and within the budgetary constraints.
• Monitor scheduling, payroll, and staffing needs, making adjustments as needed to stay aligned with budget goals.
• Implement best practices for labor management, maximizing productivity while maintaining quality.
• Event & Menu Execution:
• Focus on the seamless execution of culinary services for events, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.
• Collaborate closely with the events team to plan and execute menus that meet guest expectations and align with the Five Iron Golf brand.
• Ensure all menus are executed to consistent standards, with a focus on both quality and cost control.
• Guest Satisfaction:
• Work closely with the GM of Social to ensure the team delivers exceptional guest experiences through consistent food quality, presentation, and service.
• Proactively address guest feedback, using insights to drive improvements in service and offerings.
• Maintain a guest-first approach, ensuring the kitchen supports front-of-house operations in delivering superior hospitality.
• Operational Excellence:
• Manage daily kitchen operations, including food safety, sanitation, inventory, and purchasing.
• Develop and enforce standard operating procedures to maintain efficiency, safety, and high standards of cleanliness.
• Ensure compliance with all local and state health and safety regulations.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of culinary leadership experience in a high-volume and fast-paced environment, with a focus on managing labor and budgets.
• Proven ability to lead a team in delivering high-quality food and exceptional guest service.
• Strong understanding of cost controls, budgeting, and scheduling in relation to kitchen operations.
• Effective communication and leadership skills to foster teamwork and accountability.
• Proficient in kitchen operations management tools and Microsoft Office applications.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary range of $75,000 - $85,000, commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave.
• Life Insurance and Flexible Spending Options (health care, dependent care, transit & parking).
• A vibrant, inclusive, and supportive work environment.

Five Iron Golf is committed to celebrating diversity and creating an inclusive environment for employees of all backgrounds. Five Iron Golf provides Equal Employment Opportunity to everyone and complies with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws governing nondiscrimination in all locations. Five Iron Golf will consider all requests for reasonable accommodations as required.