Executive Chef - High-Volume Kitchen Leader & Mentor

Lucky Strike Entertainment; Shrewsbury (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Employee stock purchase program

EAP

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Discounts (Bowling/Waterpark)

Job summary

Lucky Strike Entertainment is seeking an Executive Chef to lead our kitchen on a five-day schedule, mentoring Kitchen Managers and BOH staff while ensuring every plate meets the brand’s high standards. This hands-on role requires active cooking, strong cost control, and collaboration with Operations on seasonal promotions and events.

We offer comprehensive benefits and a competitive salary range. You will work nights, weekends, and holidays to support busy service periods and large-scale

Qualifications

• 5+ years of culinary leadership in a high-volume food and beverage environment.
• Experience running banquet and large-scale catering.
• Active on the line during peak service, not desk-only leadership.
• Proven track record developing Kitchen Managers and BOH teams.
• Strong financial acumen including food cost control and labor optimization.
• Current ServSafe certification or ability to obtain it.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Culinary leadership

High-volume F&B

Banquet & events

Active on-line cooking

Team development

Financial acumen

ServSafe certification

Job description

Lucky Strike Entertainment is seeking an Executive Chef to lead our kitchen on a five-day schedule, mentoring Kitchen Managers and BOH staff while ensuring every plate meets the brand’s high standards. This hands-on role requires active cooking, strong cost control, and collaboration with Operations on seasonal promotions and events.

We offer comprehensive benefits and a competitive salary range. You will work nights, weekends, and holidays to support busy service periods and large-scale