Executive Chef

Garage; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision plans

401(k) Retirement Plans

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts on Bowling and Events

Job summary

Garage is seeking an Executive Chef in Seattle, WA to lead culinary operations and ensure food quality for high-volume events. This hands-on role involves working directly in the kitchen and developing Kitchen Managers and BOH teams.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of culinary leadership experience and a track record in banquet operations. The position offers competitive benefits including medical plans, a 401(k) retirement plan, and unique employee perks.

Qualifications

• 5 years of culinary leadership experience in a high-volume environment.
• Proven experience managing large-scale catering operations.
• Ability to develop Kitchen Managers and back-of-house (BOH) teams.

Responsibilities

• Own all culinary operations and ensure food quality.
• Develop team through coaching, training, and feedback.
• Manage food cost and labor for BOH financial performance.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Food quality management

Banquet and event operations

Financial acumen

Team development

Education

Current ServSafe certification

Job description

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

• 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!

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