Executive Chef - Join the Team!

Lucky Strike Entertainment, formerly known as Bowlero Corp, is a leading location-based entertainment company with over 360 locations across North America. The company provides diverse experiential offerings including bowling, amusements, water parks, and family entertainment centers, making it a premier destination for individuals and families seeking fun and memorable experiences. Lucky Strike also owns the Professional Bowlers Association, the major league of bowling, further consolidating its position in the entertainment and sports industries. Known for its dynamic and vibrant atmosphere, Lucky Strike Entertainment creates engaging environments where employees and guests alike can enjoy high-energy, fast-paced experiences. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, the company continues to expand its brand presence and deliver superior entertainment products and services. The role of Executive Chef at Lucky Strike Entertainment is an exciting opportunity for culinary professionals who thrive in high-volume, fast-paced environments. The Executive Chef will be a key leader within the food and beverage operations, responsible for maintaining exceptional food quality, managing kitchen operations within budget, and leading a talented culinary team. This role involves adherence to the company-mandated food and beverage menu and purchasing programs to ensure consistency and cost control. The Executive Chef works closely with sales and operations teams to plan and execute catering and special events, ensuring seamless service from preparation through cleanup. With a salary range of $80,000 to $85,000 annually, this position offers a competitive compensation package along with performance-based incentives and a comprehensive benefits package that includes healthcare coverage and other rewards. As an Executive Chef at Lucky Strike, you will oversee all aspects of kitchen management including staff recruitment, training, scheduling, and performance development. You will be instrumental in developing sous chefs and lead cooks, fostering an environment of teamwork, accountability, and excellence. Your responsibilities also include strict compliance with health and safety regulations, conducting sanitation audits, and maintaining kitchen equipment. Your contribution directly impacts the guest experience by ensuring product freshness, quality, and presentation meet the company’s high standards. Experience in banquet-style events and catering is valued, enhancing the ability to deliver exceptional food services during large-scale functions. Ideal candidates possess at least five years of kitchen management or executive chef experience, preferably with a culinary or bachelor’s degree. Experience in high-volume retail, entertainment, hospitality, or restaurant venues is required, with a strong background in banquet and event catering. Certification in ServSafe is mandatory, and instructor certification is preferred. The work environment is typical of a lively entertainment center where physical demands include standing, walking, and occasional lifting. This role offers a unique blend of leadership, creativity, and operational responsibility, ideal for chefs passionate about culinary arts and team development.

• Bachelor’s or culinary degree preferred
• minimum five years of kitchen management or executive chef experience
• experience in high-volume retail, entertainment, hospitality, or restaurant setting
• extensive banquet event experience
• experience managing and developing kitchen teams
• current ServSafe certification
• physical ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift with assistance in typical entertainment center environment