Dynamic Sous Chef – Entertainment Kitchen & Banquets

Lucky Strike Entertainment Corporation; Gloucester Township (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Bowling

Arcade access

Event discounts

Food & Bev discount

Weekly pay

Job summary

Lucky Strike Entertainment Corporation is seeking a Sous Chef to join our vibrant entertainment venues where food and experiences meet. You will lead kitchen operations, uphold standards, and supervise staff to deliver high-quality menu items across events and service shifts.

You'll manage F&B programs, monitor costs, and collaborate with KM/Chef and operations teams to ensure guest delight and regulatory compliance, including sanitation and safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-3 years of kitchen supervisory experience in high-volume retail, entertainment, hospitality, or restaurant venue is required.
• Experience preparing catered events and presenting foods for special events desirable.
• Relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is also acceptable.
• Current ServSafe certification required.

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 in the absence of the KM/Chef, plan, supervise, and execute all banquet functions in conjunction with the operations and sales staff including supervision of the preparation and service of food and refreshments, as well as clean-up.
• Estimate food consumption and make purchases as appropriate from our specified food program; schedule staff efficiently to accommodate shifts in business volume.
• Partner with KM/Chef or General Manager to address and resolve disciplinary issues as appropriate. Foster a team work environment.
• 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.
• Assist Chef with managing all kitchen equipment maintenance as well as local Department of Health (DOH) regulations by conducting sanitation audits.
• Proactively ensures that a clean, safe environment is maintained at all times.
• Report critical issues to General Manager ASAP.

Skills

Kitchen supervision

Budgeting & cost control

Sanitation & ServSafe

Team leadership

Education

ServSafe certification

Job description

Lucky Strike Entertainment Corporation is seeking a Sous Chef to join our vibrant entertainment venues where food and experiences meet. You will lead kitchen operations, uphold standards, and supervise staff to deliver high-quality menu items across events and service shifts.

You'll manage F&B programs, monitor costs, and collaborate with KM/Chef and operations teams to ensure guest delight and regulatory compliance, including sanitation and safety.