Executive Chef

Overview

Your next adventure starts here! At Lucky Strike Entertainment, great times and exciting opportunities go hand in hand. Join us as an Executive Chef and become part of a vibrant atmosphere filled with dynamic experiences and endless possibilities. Start making your own luck today!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Get a glimpse of all you’ll experience as an Executive Chef 

EMBRACE THE MENU:

• Adhere to the company’s mandated F&B menu and purchasing programs 

KEEP AN EYE ON THE NUMBERS:

• Maintain budgeted revenue, costs of sales, labor, supplies, as well as operating cash flow as it relates to food operations; review monthly profit & loss statements and make adjustments as necessary 

GET THE PARTY STARTED:

• Work with the Operations team and Sales staff to plan, supervise, and execute for all events, supervising the preparation and service of all food and beverage (in addition to cleanup); assist with cooking when needed 

PLAN LIKE A PRO:

• Estimate food consumption and make purchases as appropriate from our specified food program; schedule staff efficiently to accommodate shifts in business volume  

ASSEMBLE AN ALL-STAR TEAM:

• Work with the center’s management to recruit, hire, train, and retain a rock star kitchen staff.  Develop key staff including sous chefs and lead cooks.  

COMMIT TO QUALITY:

• Ensure that our product quality, freshness, and presentation are always at company standard; supervise and oversee the preparation, portioning, garnishing, and storage of all food 

KEEP IT CLEAN: 

• Facilitate and manage all kitchen equipment maintenance and implement/conduct sanitation audits and cleaning schedules in order to comply with all local Department of Health (DOH) regulations. Any critical issues? Report them to the General Manager  

WHO YOU ARE: 

You’re an experienced Executive Chef with a highly developed sense of customer service, great interpersonal/communication skills, and a high-level of profit and loss capability. You take accountability for your team (like any great leader) and your organizational skills are second to none. Our centers are fast-paced, high-volume retail environments that are as demanding to work in as they are rewarding. You’ll be leading a team of lead cooks, cooks, dishwashers, and servers, and will report to and support your center’s General Manager on all matters food-related. Experience prepping catered events or presenting food for other special events is desirable, but not essential.  

 DESIRED SKILLS: Check out the desired skills below and see if you have what it takes to join our world-class team!         

•  5+ Years of Kitchen Management / Executive Chef Experience  

•  Bachelor’s or culinary degree preferred  

•  Experience in high-volume retail, entertainment, hospitality, or restaurant venue required 

•  Extensive experience in banquet style events 

•  Experience managing and developing teams required 

•  Current ServSafe certification is required  

•  ServSafe instructor certification or ability to be certified is preferred  

WORK ENVIRONMENT/ PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  

• Typical entertainment center environment where you will walk, bend and stand for periods of time, and may lift objects with some assistance.    

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Who We Are

Lucky Strike Entertainment, formerly Bowlero Corp, is one of the world’s premier location-based entertainment platforms. With over 360 locations across North America, Lucky Strike Entertainment provides experiential offerings in bowling, amusements, water parks, and family entertainment centers. The company also owns the Professional Bowlers Association, the major league of bowling and a growing media property that boasts millions of fans around the globe. For more information on Lucky Strike Entertainment, please visit ir.luckystrikeent.com.

The pay range for this position is $70,000 to $80,000 per year.

Lucky Strike Entertainment offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package which includes healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits.  Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position.  More details regarding benefits are available here: Lucky Strike Entertainment Benefits