Executive Chef

Lucky Strike Entertainment; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision plans

401(k) Retirement Plans

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Vacation, Paid Sick Leave, Holidays

Bowling, Boomer's, and Waterpark perks

Job summary

Lucky Strike Entertainment in California seeks an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations across high-volume venues. You will work the line five days a week, develop Kitchen Managers and BOH staff, and ensure every plate leaving the kitchen reflects the brand's standards.

This is a hands-on leadership role requiring active line participation during peak service, with responsibility for food cost, labor, and overall BOH performance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of culinary leadership in a high-volume food and beverage environment.
• Proven experience running banquet and event operations including large-scale catering.
• Active on the line during peak service, not just directing from a desk.
• Track record of developing Kitchen Managers and BOH teams.

Responsibilities

• Own all culinary operations, driving food quality, consistency, and BOH performance.
• Work a full cooking schedule five days a week including nights and weekends.
• Develop Kitchen Managers and BOH teams through coaching and feedback.
• Manage food cost, labor, inventory, and overall BOH financial performance.
• Partner with Operations on new product rollouts, seasonal promotions, and events.

Skills

Culinary leadership

High-volume service

Food cost control

Staff coaching

ServSafe certification

Job description

Why Lucky Strike?

Who We Are

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, Paid Sick Leave, and Holidays
• Perks! Bowling, Boomer's, and Waterpark discounts, Retail discounts, Event discounts, and more!

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Pay & Benefits

Lucky Strike Entertainment offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package which includes healthcare coverage and other benefits including medical, insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, employee stock purchase program, employee assistance program (EAP), paid vacation, paid holidays, and paid sick leave. More details regarding benefits are available here: Lucky Strike Entertainment Benefits

The pay range for this position is $78,000 - $86,000 per year, depending on qualifications.