National Director, Operations

At Topgolf, we believe in the unlimited power of play to drive fun, connection and innovation. Whether you’re leading behind the scenes or shaping experiences across multiple venues, your impact is felt everywhere Players and Play makers come together. We’re seeking a dynamic, strategic leader who is passionate about operational excellence, people development, and delivering exceptional hospitality at scale.

Are you energized by driving results across multiple venues? Do you enjoy coaching senior leaders and building strong, diverse talent pipelines? Does traveling to venues, recognizing excellence, and elevating hospitality standards excite you? If so, the National Director of Operations role may be a great fit.

Must be located in, or willing to relocate to one of these areas.

• Alpharetta
• Baton Rouge
• Birmingham
• Buford
• Huntsville
• Lafayette
• Atlanta
• Mobile
• Ridgeland

• Competitive Compensation:
  Salary and incentive structure aligned with executive-level impact.
• Benefits:
  Health, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, and a generous PTO package.
• Career Growth:
  Opportunities to influence strategy and lead at a national level.
• Perks: FREE game play, food and retail discounts, and access to a fun, people-first culture.
• Purpose & Impact:
  Lead meaningful work within an innovative, experience-driven brand.

• Strategic Leadership:
  Proven ability to drive sales, profitability, and operational excellence across multiple venues.
• One Team Mentality:
  Strong collaboration with cross‑functional partners to achieve shared goals.
• Talent Champion:
  Passion for succession planning, leadership development, and building high‑performing teams.
• Data‑Driven Mindset:
  Ability to analyze performance metrics and turn insights into action.
• Clear Communicator:
  Sets direction, coaches effectively, and drives accountability with clarity.

• Operational Leadership (20%):
  Provide strategic direction, communication, training, and empowerment to Venue Directors of Operations to ensure alignment with sales goals, service excellence, and brand standards.
• Talent Development (20%):
  Build and sustain a strong leadership pipeline through succession planning and development initiatives.
• Performance Management (15%):
  Establish goals, monitor progress, and conduct regular performance and development reviews.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration (15%):
  Partner with cross‑functional teams to support enterprise initiatives and shared priorities.
• Venue Oversight & Hospitality Coaching (30%):
  Travel frequently to assigned venues to observe operations, provide in‑person coaching, recognize strong performance, and ensure consistent hospitality delivery.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Hospitality Management, or a related field (preferred)
• 3+ years of multi‑unit, high‑volume operational leadership across multiple states (required)
• 12+ years of progressive leadership experience in food & beverage operations (preferred)
• Strong business acumen with the ability to develop and execute strategic action plans
• Excellent communication, coaching, and interpersonal skills
• Proven success leading leaders and driving accountability

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The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of the job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some incumbents assigned to the job to perform a different combination of duties.

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