Immediate Opening in Des Moines,IA,USA for a Kitchen Manager-Des

Lucky Strike Entertainment, formerly known as Bowlero Corp, stands as one of the world’s premier location-based entertainment platforms with over 360 venues across North America. The company specializes in creating unique experiential offerings which include bowling, amusements, water parks, and family entertainment centers. In addition to these entertainment services, Lucky Strike Entertainment owns and operates the Professional Bowlers Association, widely regarded as the major league of bowling. This association also functions as a rapidly growing media property, garnering millions of fans globally. This remarkable combination of entertainment venues and notable sports ownership positions Lucky Strike Entertainment as a leader in the leisure and recreation industry, delivering high-energy, fun, and engaging environments for guests of all ages. The Kitchen Manager role at Lucky Strike Entertainment is a dynamic leadership position that merges culinary skills with exceptional managerial capabilities to uphold and enhance the Food & Beverage program across their nationally recognized menus. As a Kitchen Manager, you will be the guardian of quality and efficiency in the kitchen, overseeing the culinary team and operational elements to ensure smooth, high-standard food service delivery. Your role is integral to not only maintaining but elevating the dining experience in an environment that thrives on vibrant events, delicious food, and memorable guest experiences. This position requires adherence to the company’s mandated Food & Beverage menu and purchasing protocols to guarantee consistency and quality across all locations. Managing financial elements, such as budgeted revenue and costs in sales, labor, and supplies, is critical to this role to maintain profitable food operations. The Kitchen Manager also collaborates closely with the Operations and Sales teams to plan, supervise, and execute all food and beverage aspects of events held at the location, ensuring timely service and superior preparation standards. Effective food consumption estimation and strategic purchasing from specified programs ensure that stock levels match business demands without excess waste. Scheduling kitchen staff efficiently to meet fluctuating business volumes is also a core responsibility. The role calls for leadership in recruitment, hiring, training, and retention of a hardworking, skilled kitchen team including lead cooks, cooks, dishwashers, and servers. Quality control is fundamental; the Kitchen Manager must guarantee that food quality, freshness, presentation, and safety are in strict compliance with company standards and local Department of Health regulations. This includes managing kitchen equipment maintenance, sanitation audits, and cleaning schedules to maintain a clean and safe environment. Candidates ideal for this role should bring at least three years of kitchen management experience, preferably supported by a bachelor’s degree or culinary credential. Experience in high-volume retail, entertainment, hospitality, or restaurant venues is essential, along with a ServSafe certification. Experience in banquet-style event preparation and ServSafe instructor certification is preferred but not required. The role is suited for a high-energy individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced, demanding yet rewarding retail entertainment environment. Lucky Strike Entertainment provides a robust total rewards package, including healthcare coverage and performance-based incentives. The work environment entails typical entertainment venue physical demands, including walking, bending, standing for extended periods, and occasional lifting with assistance. With a company culture centered around fun, teamwork, and guest satisfaction, this role offers the chance to lead a culinary team in a unique and exciting entertainment setting. Employment type for this position is categorized as other, allowing for flexibility in work arrangements.

• minimum 3 years of kitchen management experience
• bachelor’s degree or culinary degree preferred
• experience in high-volume retail, entertainment, hospitality, or restaurant venue
• current ServSafe certification
• ability to work in a typical entertainment environment involving walking, bending, standing for periods of time
• ability to lift objects with some assistance