Executive Chef - $80000 to $85000 per YEAR

Lucky Strike Entertainment, formerly known as Bowlero Corp, is one of the world’s leading location-based entertainment platforms. With over 360 locations spread across North America, Lucky Strike offers an exciting and dynamic environment that includes experiential entertainment such as bowling, amusements, water parks, and family entertainment centers. The company also proudly owns the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA), the major league of bowling, which is a growing media entity having millions of dedicated fans worldwide. This innovative entertainment company continues to expand its footprint by providing unique experiences that combine social atmosphere and entertainment, creating memorable moments for their guests. Lucky Strike has positioned itself as a major player in the entertainment industry by focusing on high-volume, fast-paced environments that emphasize guest satisfaction and operational excellence. The Executive Chef role at Lucky Strike Entertainment is a pivotal leadership position offering a salary range of $80,000 to $85,000 annually, accompanied by performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package. This position is designed for a highly motivated culinary professional capable of leading a passionate kitchen team within a vibrant entertainment setting. The Executive Chef will be responsible for managing food operations aligned with company standards, ensuring both quality and profitability while delivering exceptional guest experiences. This role demands comprehensive oversight of food and beverage menu adherence, cost control, and staff management in a high-volume, fast-paced retail and entertainment center environment. The Executive Chef will work closely with the Operations and Sales teams to coordinate and execute catered events, presenting an exciting opportunity to contribute creatively while maintaining operational efficiency. Key responsibilities include budget management, monitoring profit and loss statements, scheduling, purchasing, and leading the kitchen staff comprising lead cooks, cooks, dishwashers, and servers. A key part of the role involves recruiting, training, and developing team members, with a focus on fostering growth among sous chefs and lead cooks. Additionally, the Executive Chef is entrusted with upholding the highest standards of food quality, freshness, presentation, and sanitation in compliance with all local Department of Health regulations. The role requires proactive management of kitchen equipment maintenance and execution of sanitation audits and cleaning schedules to guarantee a safe and clean kitchen environment. Exceptional organizational and leadership skills are essential, as the role involves balancing customer service excellence with efficient food and labor cost control. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of kitchen management or executive chef experience, preferably with a bachelor's or culinary degree. Experience in high-volume retail, entertainment, hospitality, or restaurant venues is mandatory, along with expertise in banquet-style events and team development. Current ServSafe certification is required, while ServSafe instructor certification or the ability to obtain it is highly preferred. This role is perfect for a culinary leader who thrives in a fast-moving, energetic workplace and who is passionate about creating great food experiences and leading strong teams. The Executive Chef at Lucky Strike Entertainment will play a crucial role in shaping the food and beverage experience, contributing to the overall success and growth of the company’s entertainment centers. If you have a developed sense of customer service, excellent communication skills, and proven profit and loss management abilities, this exciting opportunity awaits you. Join Lucky Strike Entertainment and start making your own luck today!

• 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
• experience managing and developing teams
• current ServSafe certification required
• ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• ability to walk, bend, stand for periods
• may lift objects with assistance