Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $75,000.00 - $80,000.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
performance-based incentives
competitive salary
Comprehensive benefits package
Healthcare coverage
Paid Time Off
Employee Development Programs
Job Description
Lucky Strike Entertainment, formerly known as Bowlero Corp, is a leading company in the location-based entertainment industry with over 360 locations across North America. As one of the world’s premier platforms, Lucky Strike Entertainment offers diverse experiential activities including bowling, amusements, water parks, and family entertainment centers. The company also owns the Professional Bowlers Association, a major league bowling organization and a growing media property with millions of fans worldwide. The company is known for providing vibrant, dynamic environments where customers enjoy great times paired with exciting opportunities and entertainment. Lucky Strike Entertainment prides itself on fostering a culture that encourages collaboration, creativity, and customer satisfaction.
The Executive Chef role at Lucky Strike Entertainment is a key leadership position responsible for managing and elevating all food and beverage operations within the entertainment centers. This role focuses on adhering to the company’s mandated food and beverage menus and purchasing programs, managing budgets, supervising food preparation, and ensuring top quality and safety standards are met consistently. The Executive Chef will work closely with operations and sales teams to plan and execute events, while also leading a team of culinary professionals including sous chefs, lead cooks, and other kitchen staff. This position offers a competitive salary range between $75,000 and $80,000 per year, along with performance-based incentives and a comprehensive benefits package.
The successful candidate will be a strong leader with a proven background in high-volume retail, hospitality, or entertainment food service environments. They will have a developed sense of customer service, excellent communication skills, and a solid understanding of profit and loss management. The Executive Chef will be hands-on when necessary, assisting with cooking during events or busy periods, while maintaining an organized and efficient kitchen. Responsibilities also include recruiting, training, and retaining a dedicated kitchen staff, and ensuring all Department of Health regulations and sanitation standards are consistently upheld. Experience with banquet style events, catering, and special event food presentations is a plus but not mandatory. Overall, this position offers an exciting opportunity to join a fun and fast-paced entertainment company where culinary excellence and high standards lead to memorable guest experiences.
The Executive Chef role at Lucky Strike Entertainment is a key leadership position responsible for managing and elevating all food and beverage operations within the entertainment centers. This role focuses on adhering to the company’s mandated food and beverage menus and purchasing programs, managing budgets, supervising food preparation, and ensuring top quality and safety standards are met consistently. The Executive Chef will work closely with operations and sales teams to plan and execute events, while also leading a team of culinary professionals including sous chefs, lead cooks, and other kitchen staff. This position offers a competitive salary range between $75,000 and $80,000 per year, along with performance-based incentives and a comprehensive benefits package.
The successful candidate will be a strong leader with a proven background in high-volume retail, hospitality, or entertainment food service environments. They will have a developed sense of customer service, excellent communication skills, and a solid understanding of profit and loss management. The Executive Chef will be hands-on when necessary, assisting with cooking during events or busy periods, while maintaining an organized and efficient kitchen. Responsibilities also include recruiting, training, and retaining a dedicated kitchen staff, and ensuring all Department of Health regulations and sanitation standards are consistently upheld. Experience with banquet style events, catering, and special event food presentations is a plus but not mandatory. Overall, this position offers an exciting opportunity to join a fun and fast-paced entertainment company where culinary excellence and high standards lead to memorable guest experiences.
Job Requirements
- high school diploma or equivalent
- 5+ years of kitchen management or executive chef experience
- current ServSafe certification
- ability to manage budget and costs effectively
- strong leadership and communication skills
- ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
- willingness to assist with cooking and event execution
- knowledge of local health and sanitation regulations
- ability to recruit, train, and retain kitchen staff
Job Qualifications
- 5+ years of kitchen management or executive chef experience
- bachelor’s or culinary degree preferred
- experience in high-volume retail, entertainment, hospitality, or restaurant venue required
- extensive experience with banquet style events
- experience managing and developing teams required
- current ServSafe certification required
- ServSafe instructor certification or ability to be certified preferred
Job Duties
- adhere to the company’s mandated food and beverage menu and purchasing programs
- maintain budgeted revenue, costs of sales, labor, supplies, and operating cash flow related to food operations
- work with operations and sales teams to plan, supervise, and execute all events including food preparation, service, and cleanup
- estimate food consumption and make purchases as appropriate
- schedule staff efficiently to accommodate business volume fluctuations
- recruit, hire, train, and retain kitchen staff, including developing sous chefs and lead cooks
- ensure product quality, freshness, and presentation meet company standards
- supervise preparation, portioning, garnishing, and storage of all food
- manage kitchen equipment maintenance, conduct sanitation audits, and implement cleaning schedules to comply with local Department of Health regulations
- report critical issues to the General Manager
Job Criteria
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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