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!
- 5+ Years of Kitchen Management / Executive Chef Experience
- Bachelor's 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
WORK ENVIRONMENT/ PHYSICAL DEMANDS: - Typical entertainment center environment where you will walk, bend and stand for periods of time, and may lift objects with some assistance.
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The pay range for this position is $80,000 to $85,000 per year.
Lucky Strike Entertainment 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: Lucky Strike Entertainment Benefits
