Executive Chef

Lucky Strike Entertainment, formerly known as Bowlero Corp, is one of the world's premier location-based entertainment platforms. With more than 360 locations across North America, the company offers diverse experiential entertainment including bowling, amusement, water parks, and family entertainment centers. Lucky Strike Entertainment is also the proud owner of the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA), a major league bowling organization that engages millions of fans worldwide through its growing media presence. This expansive network and growing brand provide an exciting working environment that combines entertainment, hospitality, and dynamic customer experiences. The company is known for its vibrant, fast-paced culture where great times and exciting opportunities go hand in hand, making it an excellent place to grow professionally in the entertainment and hospitality sectors.

The Executive Chef role at Lucky Strike Entertainment is a prestigious leadership position that plays a critical part in delivering exceptional food and beverage experiences to guests. This role is suited for an experienced culinary professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume retail entertainment environment and who possesses strong customer service skills, excellent interpersonal communication, and outstanding organizational abilities. Reporting directly to the center's General Manager, the Executive Chef is responsible for managing all food operations, including maintaining budgetary controls over revenue, costs of sales, labor, and supplies. This position requires strategic planning of menu adherence, purchasing programs, and event execution, working closely with operations and sales teams to deliver seamless catering and food services at the various entertainment venues and events.

A core responsibility of the Executive Chef is to build, train, and lead a highly competent kitchen staff including sous chefs, lead cooks, and other kitchen team members, ensuring quality and presentation standards meet company expectations consistently. The chef oversees food preparation, portioning, garnishing, and storage to maintain product freshness and quality. In addition, the role demands strict compliance with health and sanitation regulations through routine kitchen audits and equipment maintenance, guaranteeing safe and clean culinary operations. The Executive Chef also plays a proactive role in food cost management by estimating food consumption accurately and scheduling staff effectively to adapt to business volume changes, thus optimizing operational efficiency.

Candidates for this role are expected to have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in kitchen management or as an executive chef, preferably accompanied by a bachelor’s or culinary degree. Experience in banquet-style events and high-volume entertainment, hospitality, or restaurant venues is highly valuable. Possession of current ServSafe certification is mandatory, with the preference given to candidates having ServSafe instructor certification or the ability to obtain it. This role demands a leader who can take accountability, fostering a motivated team culture within a demanding yet rewarding entertainment center environment. The compensation for this position ranges from $90,000 to $105,000 annually, complemented with performance-based incentives and a competitive benefits package, including healthcare coverage and other employee rewards. Through this position, Lucky Strike Entertainment invites experienced culinary professionals to join a world-class team and embark on a fulfilling career path where they can truly start making their own luck.