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Lucky Strike Entertainment, formerly known as Bowlero Corp, is one of the world’s premier location-based entertainment platforms. With over 360 locations across North America, Lucky Strike Entertainment offers a wide range of engaging experiences including bowling, arcade games, amusements, water parks, and family entertainment centers. The company also proudly owns the Professional Bowlers Association, the major league of bowling and a dynamic media property with millions of fans worldwide. Lucky Strike is committed to delivering exceptional entertainment experiences coupled with excellent food and beverage offerings, ensuring every guest enjoys a fun, memorable visit. At Lucky Strike, the Kitchen Manager plays a crucial leadership role in overseeing the Food and Beverage program, combining natural culinary talent with strong management skills. This role is vital to bringing nationally recognized menus to life while upholding high-quality standards and managing kitchen operations efficiently. As a Kitchen Manager, you will be responsible for adhering to the company’s mandated food and beverage menu and purchasing programs, maintaining budgeted revenues and costs including labor and supplies, and reviewing monthly profit and loss statements to make necessary business adjustments. You will collaborate closely with the Operations and Sales teams to plan, supervise, and execute events, ensuring all food preparation, service, and cleanup are managed with excellence. In this fast-paced, high-volume retail and entertainment environment, organization and leadership are key. The Kitchen Manager leads a dynamic team including lead cooks, cooks, dishwashers, and servers, supporting the center’s General Manager on all food-related matters. The role involves estimating food consumption, making appropriate purchases, scheduling staff efficiently, and recruiting and retaining a skilled kitchen team. A commitment to quality is vital, with responsibilities including supervision of food preparation, portioning, garnishing, and storage to meet company standards consistently. Maintaining cleanliness and safety is also a top priority. The Kitchen Manager facilitates and manages kitchen equipment maintenance, enforces sanitation audits, and adheres strictly to local Department of Health regulations. This position is ideal for individuals with at least three years of kitchen management experience, preferably with a culinary degree or bachelor’s degree, who thrive in a vibrant entertainment and hospitality setting. Experience in banquet and special event catering, as well as holding or pursuing ServSafe certification and instructor certification, are highly valued. Lucky Strike Entertainment offers a competitive total rewards package including healthcare coverage, performance-based incentives, and various other benefits. The company fosters an inclusive, supportive work environment where your leadership skills and passion for culinary excellence can shine. Join Lucky Strike Entertainment and play a key role in delivering unparalleled food and entertainment experiences that delight guests and create lasting memories.

• 3+ years of kitchen management experience
• bachelor's or culinary degree preferred
• experience in high-volume retail, entertainment, hospitality, or restaurant venue required
• experience preparing banquet style events
• current ServSafe certification required
• ability to obtain ServSafe instructor certification preferred
• excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• strong organizational and leadership skills
• ability to work in fast-paced, high-volume environment
• physical ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• ability to lift objects with some assistance