Culinary Manager (Hospitality)

Location: Durham, North Carolina, United States. Onsite role with a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, holidays, extended hours, special events, and high-volume seasons.

Company

hirify.global is a sports entertainment company combining golf, food and beverages, events, and entertainment in high-energy venues.

What you will do

• Lead kitchen operations and supervise the kitchen team during daily service, line operations, and events.
• Coach and develop team members, delegate tasks, follow up on execution, and support a high-performance kitchen culture.
• Select and develop recipes, standardize production, and maintain presentation and culinary quality standards.
• Plan and cost menus for special events and chef-choice occasions.
• Manage inventory, product ordering, food and labor costs, and equipment operation and maintenance.
• Oversee kitchen safety and sanitation while responding to service, staffing, equipment, and guest-feedback needs.

Requirements

• 2+ years of culinary management or supervisory experience in a high-volume restaurant, hotel, or entertainment environment.
• Culinary degree, professional culinary certification, or equivalent high-volume full-service kitchen and events experience preferred.
• Must be 21 years of age or older as required by applicable state or local law.
• Ability to work on your feet for extended periods and operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds independently and up to 75 pounds with assistance, navigate multi-level venues, and work in hot, refrigerated, and frozen environments.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States; hirify.global participates in E-Verify.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a high-energy, guest-facing sports entertainment venue.
• Core values include Fun, One Team, Excellence, Courage, and Caring.
• Free play and half-price food for eligible team members.
• Health, dental, and vision benefits for those who qualify.
• 401(k) team member match and access to a free mental well-being platform for eligible team members.