Executive Chef - Quick Hire!

Lucky Strike Entertainment, formerly known as Bowlero Corp, is one of the world's leading location-based entertainment platforms with over 360 locations across North America. The company specializes in delivering unique experiential offerings including bowling, amusements, water parks, and family entertainment centers. In addition to its expansive entertainment services, Lucky Strike Entertainment also owns the Professional Bowlers Association, a major league of bowling recognized globally and followed by millions of fans. With a commitment to providing dynamic experiences and a vibrant atmosphere, Lucky Strike Entertainment is a company that blends entertainment with hospitality to create memorable moments for guests of all ages. The role of the Executive Chef at Lucky Strike Entertainment is a pivotal position responsible for overseeing all culinary operations within the entertainment center. This role is designed for a highly experienced culinary professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume retail environment such as entertainment, hospitality, or restaurant venues. The Executive Chef will lead a team comprising lead cooks, cooks, dishwashers, and servers, ensuring adherence to the company’s mandated food and beverage menus and purchasing programs. The position requires strong organizational skills, accountability, and a deep understanding of profit and loss management related to food operations. Responsibilities include maintaining budgeted revenue, controlling costs of sales, labor, and supplies, and managing operating cash flow related to food services. The Executive Chef collaborates closely with the Operations team and Sales staff to plan, supervise, and execute all events, including catering and special functions. This role ensures product quality, freshness, and presentation standards are consistently met, while also managing kitchen equipment maintenance and compliance with local health regulations. This leadership position involves recruiting, hiring, training, and developing a talented kitchen staff, fostering a team-oriented environment, and supporting the General Manager on all food-related matters. The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor’s or culinary degree preferred, along with at least five years of kitchen management or Executive Chef experience. Extensive experience in banquet-style events, high-volume entertainment, or hospitality settings, and current ServSafe certification are required, with preference given to candidates with ServSafe instructor certification or eligibility. The working environment involves significant physical activity including walking, bending, standing for extended periods, and occasional lifting with assistance. The pay range for this position is $75,000 to $85,000 annually, accompanied by performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package that includes healthcare coverage and a wide range of other benefits. The Executive Chef role offers a unique opportunity to grow professionally within a renowned entertainment company focused on delivering exceptional guest experiences and fostering a fun, motivated workforce. Joining Lucky Strike Entertainment means becoming part of a team dedicated to creating great times and exciting opportunities for both employees and guests alike. If you have the passion, experience, and leadership skills needed to excel in this role, you are invited to start making your own luck today by joining this world-class team.

• 5+ years of kitchen management or Executive Chef experience
• Experience in high-volume retail, entertainment, hospitality, or restaurant venues
• Current ServSafe certification required
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and physically demanding environment
• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to manage profit and loss related to food operations