Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Free Bowling
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20 percent off events
50 percent off food and beverages
weekly pay

Job Description

Lucky Strike Entertainment, formerly known as Bowlero Corp, is a leading name in the location-based entertainment industry with more than 360 venues across North America. Renowned for its dynamic and immersive experiences, Lucky Strike offers a variety of entertainment options including bowling, amusement rides, water parks, and family entertainment centers. The company is also the proud owner of the Professional Bowlers Association, which is recognized as the major league in bowling, attracting millions of fans worldwide. This established entity is known for creating vibrant atmospheres where guests can enjoy memorable outings with family and friends. Lucky Strike Entertainment continues to innovate and expand its offerings, ensuring a fun and engaging environment that blends social interaction with high-quality service and entertainment amenities.

The role of Sous Chef at Lucky Strike Entertainment is an exciting opportunity for culinary professionals seeking to combine their passion for cooking with strong leadership skills. This position plays a critical role in maintaining the company’s nationally recognized food and beverage program by managing kitchen operations and ensuring high standards of product quality, presentation, and cleanliness. Sous Chefs at Lucky Strike are responsible for a range of duties that include menu adherence, budget management, staff scheduling, and event coordination. Those in this role will work closely with the culinary management and operational teams to deliver exceptional food experiences during everyday service and special catered events. This is more than just a kitchen role; it is a leadership position that requires a proactive approach to teamwork, safety, and operational excellence.

Sous Chefs at Lucky Strike Entertainment oversee kitchen staff and collaborate with various departments to ensure smooth food service operations. They are tasked with managing food and labor costs, monitoring profit and loss statements, and adapting to changes in business volume by adjusting staff schedules accordingly. They also play a key role in ensuring kitchen compliance with health and safety regulations by conducting sanitation audits and managing kitchen equipment maintenance. This role demands a balance of hands-on culinary expertise and strategic management skills to thrive in a fast-paced, entertainment-focused environment.

Beyond the responsibilities and challenges, Lucky Strike Entertainment offers comprehensive performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package that includes health care coverage among other benefits. The environment is vibrant and fast-moving, perfect for professionals ready to contribute to and grow within a top-tier entertainment and hospitality company. Those joining Lucky Strike as a Sous Chef will enjoy perks including free bowling, discounts on food, beverages, and events, as well as weekly pay, all contributing to a rewarding work experience.

Working at Lucky Strike is ideal for those who are passionate about the culinary arts and hospitality, who thrive in team settings, and who are motivated by contributing to memorable guest experiences. The position requires physical endurance suitable for a typical entertainment venue, involving walking, standing, bending, and occasional lifting. If you are eager to take the next step in your culinary career within a renowned and growing entertainment company, this Sous Chef opportunity at Lucky Strike Entertainment might be the perfect fit.

Job Requirements

  • minimum of 1-3 years of kitchen supervisory experience in high-volume retail, entertainment, hospitality, or restaurant venue
  • experience preparing catered events and presenting foods for special events desirable
  • relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is also acceptable
  • current servsafe certification required

Job Qualifications

  • minimum of 1-3 years of kitchen supervisory experience in high-volume retail, entertainment, hospitality, or restaurant venue
  • experience preparing catered events and presenting foods for special events is desirable
  • relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • current servsafe certification

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
  • review monthly profit and loss statements and make necessary adjustments
  • plan, supervise, and execute banquet functions with operations and sales staff
  • estimate food consumption and make purchases as appropriate
  • schedule staff efficiently to accommodate shifts in business volume
  • partner with chef or general manager to address and resolve disciplinary issues
  • ensure product quality, freshness, and presentation meet company standards
  • supervise preparation, portioning, garnishing, and storage of food
  • assist chef with kitchen equipment maintenance and sanitation audits
  • ensure a clean and safe environment at all times
  • report critical issues to general manager promptly

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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