Executive Chef

Lucky Strike Entertainment; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision plans

401(k) Retirement Plans

Bowling/Waterpark discounts

Vacation and Holidays

Job summary

Lucky Strike Entertainment in New York seeks an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations across high-volume venues. You will develop Kitchen Managers and BOH teams, oversee line cooking five days a week, and ensure plates meet the brand standard.

This is a working chef role requiring hands-on leadership, strong cost control, and the ability to manage banquets and large events while maintaining exceptional guest experiences. This role offers growth and a pathway to sustained career development.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in culinary leadership at high-volume venues.
• Proven experience with banquets and large events.
• Hands-on cooking on the line during peak service.
• Experience developing Kitchen Managers and BOH teams.
• Strong cost control and P&L awareness.
• ServSafe certification or ability to obtain it.
• Willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Culinary leadership

Banquet & events

Line cooking on peak

Kitchen management

Food cost control

ServSafe certification

Flexible schedule

Job description

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.

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!

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