Executive Chef
About The Position
Your next adventure starts here! At Lucky Strike Entertainment, great times and exciting opportunities go hand in hand. Join us as an Executive Chef and become part of a vibrant atmosphere filled with dynamic experiences and endless possibilities. Start making your own luck today! ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Get a glimpse of all you’ll experience as an Executive Chef EMBRACE THE MENU: Adhere to the company’s mandated F&B menu and purchasing programs KEEP AN EYE ON THE NUMBERS: Maintain budgeted revenue, costs of sales, labor, supplies, as well as operating cash flow as it relates to food operations; review monthly profit & loss statements and make adjustments as necessary GET THE PARTY STARTED: Work with the Operations team and Sales staff to plan, supervise, and execute for all events, supervising the preparation and service of all food and beverage (in addition to cleanup); assist with cooking when needed PLAN LIKE A PRO: Estimate food consumption and make purchases as appropriate from our specified food program; schedule staff efficiently to accommodate shifts in business volume ASSEMBLE AN ALL-STAR TEAM: Work with the center’s management to recruit, hire, train, and retain a rock star kitchen staff. Develop key staff including sous chefs and lead cooks. COMMIT TO QUALITY: Ensure that our product quality, freshness, and presentation are always at company standard; supervise and oversee the preparation, portioning, garnishing, and storage of all food KEEP IT CLEAN: Facilitate and manage all kitchen equipment maintenance and implement/conduct sanitation audits and cleaning schedules in order to comply with all local Department of Health (DOH) regulations. Any critical issues? Report them to the General Manager WHO YOU ARE: You’re an experienced Executive Chef with a highly developed sense of customer service, great interpersonal/communication skills, and a high-level of profit and loss capability. You take accountability for your team (like any great leader) and your organizational skills are second to none. Our centers are fast-paced, high-volume retail environments that are as demanding to work in as they are rewarding. You’ll be leading a team of lead cooks, cooks, dishwashers, and servers, and will report to and support your center’s General Manager on all matters food-related. Experience prepping catered events or presenting food for other special events is desirable, but not essential. DESIRED SKILLS: Check out the desired skills below and see if you have what it takes to join our world-class team!
Requirements
- 5+ Years of Kitchen Management / Executive Chef Experience
- Experience in high-volume retail, entertainment, hospitality, or restaurant venue required
- Experience managing and developing teams required
- Current ServSafe certification is required
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s or culinary degree preferred
- Extensive experience in banquet style events
- ServSafe instructor certification or ability to be certified is preferred
- Experience prepping catered events or presenting food for other special events is desirable, but not essential.
Responsibilities
- Adhere to the company’s mandated F&B menu and purchasing programs
- Maintain budgeted revenue, costs of sales, labor, supplies, as well as operating cash flow as it relates to food operations; review monthly profit & loss statements and make adjustments as necessary
- Work with the Operations team and Sales staff to plan, supervise, and execute for all events, supervising the preparation and service of all food and beverage (in addition to cleanup); assist with cooking when needed
- Estimate food consumption and make purchases as appropriate from our specified food program; schedule staff efficiently to accommodate shifts in business volume
- Work with the center’s management to recruit, hire, train, and retain a rock star kitchen staff. Develop key staff including sous chefs and lead cooks.
- Ensure that our product quality, freshness, and presentation are always at company standard; supervise and oversee the preparation, portioning, garnishing, and storage of all food
- Facilitate and manage all kitchen equipment maintenance and implement/conduct sanitation audits and cleaning schedules in order to comply with all local Department of Health (DOH) regulations. Report any critical issues to the General Manager
Benefits
- Lucky Strike Entertainment offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package which includes healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits.
- More details regarding benefits are available here: Lucky Strike Entertainment Benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
