Executive Chef - High-Volume Banquets & Team Leadership

Lucky Strike Entertainment; Centreville (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) Retirement Plans

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Vacation & Holidays

Bowling/Waterpark/ Retail discounts

Job summary

Lucky Strike Entertainment in Centreville, VA 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 teams, and ensure every plate meets our brand standards.

You are actively on the line during peak service, manage food cost and labor, and collaborate with Operations on new menus, seasonal promotions, and events. A ServSafe certification is required or obtainable.

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 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Culinary leadership

Line cooking during peak service

Banquet & catering

Financial acumen (P&L)

Team development

ServSafe certification

Job description

Lucky Strike Entertainment in Centreville, VA 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 teams, and ensure every plate meets our brand standards.

You are actively on the line during peak service, manage food cost and labor, and collaborate with Operations on new menus, seasonal promotions, and events. A ServSafe certification is required or obtainable.