Amusement Parks, Catering Services, Coaching, Cook Dishes, Cost Control, Culinary Operations, Dental Insurance, Employee Assistance Plan, Entertainment and Media, Food Quality, Food and Beverage Industry, Hospitality Revenue, Leadership, Profit & Loss, Retail, ServSafe Certification, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Charlotte, North Carolina
POSTED
20 days ago
Who We Are:
Why Lucky Strike?
We Are Lucky Strike Entertainment, one of the largest and most successful location-based entertainment companies in the World with 360 upscale and traditional Bowling Centers, five expansive and well-located Waterparks, a large Amusement Park in California and 10 upscale Boomers Family Entertainment Centers in major markets.
From a humble beginning with one bowling center in 1997, we redefined an industry and built a powerhouse Company with 14,000 Associates and nearly $1.4 billion in annual revenue. Hospitality is our core and we strive to deliver memorable experiences for every guest on every visit.
When you join Lucky Strike, you join a team of passionate winners and give yourself the best opportunity for sustained career growth and opportunity. It’s not easy to get hired by us – we want only the most talented and committed Managers, but when you do join Lucky Strike, the rewards are abundant.
Overview:
The Role
As Executive Chef at Lucky Strike Entertainment, you will work the line five days a week, develop your Kitchen Managers and BOH team, and ensure every plate that leaves the kitchen reflects the standard this brand is known for. This is a working chef role, not a desk role.
What You'll Do
Own all culinary operations, driving food quality, consistency, and BOH performance across every service period and event
Work a full cooking schedule five days a week including nights, weekends, holidays, and high-volume events
Develop Kitchen Managers and BOH teams through daily coaching, training, and performance feedback
Manage food cost, labor, inventory, and full BOH financial performance
Partner with Operations on new product rollouts, seasonal promotions, and special events
What You'll Bring
5 or more years of culinary leadership in a high-volume food and beverage environment
Proven experience running banquet and event operations including large-scale catering and high-volume service
A working culinary skill set; you are actively on the line during peak service, not directing from behind a desk
A track record of developing Kitchen Managers and BOH teams
Advanced financial acumen including food cost control, labor optimization, and P&L contribution
Current ServSafe certification or ability to obtain it
Flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays
What You'll Get
Our people are the reason guests keep coming back. Here is what we offer our Management team:
Medical, Dental, and Vision plans to select from based on your needs
Wellness resources to help you along your wellness journey
401(k) Retirement Plans
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Vacation and Holidays
Perks! Bowling, Boomer's, and Waterpark discounts, Retail discounts, Event discounts, and more!
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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. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. More details regarding benefits are available here: Lucky Strike Entertainment Benefits