Executive Chef Job at Lucky Strike in Philadelphia

Imagine taking all of the experiences of a restaurant and adding some fun and excitement. This isnt any ordinary company; its the beginning of a bowled new career as an Executive Chef with Bowlero Corp. Our Executive Chefs combine their natural culinary ability with exceptional management skills. Theyre the guardians of our Food & Beverage program, bringing our nationally recognized menus to life, keeping standards high, and managing their kitchens efficiently.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Get a glimpse of all youll experience as an Executive Chef

EMBRACE THE MENU

• Adhere to the companys 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 centers 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:

Youre 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. Youll be leading a team of lead cooks, cooks, dishwashers, and servers, and will report to and support your centers 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!

• 5+ Years of Kitchen Management/Chef Experience
• Bachelors 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 required
• Current ServSafe certification is required
• ServSafe instructor certification or ability to be certified is preferred

The approximate pay range for this position is $75,000 - $85,000. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location of the position.

Bowlero offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package which includes healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. More details regarding benefits are available here: www.bowlerocorp.com/careers/benefits