Executive Chef

West Palm Beach, FL, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Range $69,900.00 - $96,300.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

performance-based incentives

Career development opportunities

retirement plans

Employee Discounts

Job Description

Lucky Strike Entertainment, formerly known as Bowlero Corp, stands as one of the world’s foremost location-based entertainment platforms. With a sprawling presence of over 360 locations across North America, the company is synonymous with delivering unforgettable experiential offerings across a diverse range of entertainment categories, including bowling, amusements, water parks, and family entertainment centers. Lucky Strike Entertainment is also the proud owner of the Professional Bowlers Association, the premier league of bowling, which has rapidly grown into a global media property attracting millions of fans worldwide. This dynamic and innovative enterprise thrives on creating vibrant atmospheres marked by thrilling experiences...

Job Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Minimum 5 years of kitchen management or executive chef experience
Experience in high-volume hospitality or retail entertainment environment
Proven team management and development skills
Current ServSafe certification
Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends
Commitment to maintaining high standards of food safety and sanitation

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 in banquet style events
Proven experience managing and developing teams
Current ServSafe certification required
ServSafe instructor certification or ability to be certified preferred

Job Duties

Adhere to the company’s mandated F&B menu and purchasing programs
Maintain budgeted revenue, costs of sales, labor, supplies, as well as operating cash flow related to food operations
Review monthly profit and loss statements and make necessary adjustments
Work with the Operations team and Sales staff to plan, supervise, and execute all events, including food and beverage preparation and service
Assist cooking when needed during events
Estimate food consumption and make appropriate purchases
Schedule staff efficiently according to business volume fluctuations
Recruit, hire, train, and retain kitchen staff including sous chefs and lead cooks
Develop key staff and foster team growth
Ensure product quality, freshness, and presentation meet company standards
Supervise food preparation, portioning, garnishing, and storage
Manage kitchen equipment maintenance
Conduct sanitation audits and cleaning schedules to comply with local Department of Health regulations
Report critical health or safety issues to the General Manager