Executive Chef — High-Volume Kitchen Leader (On the Line)

Lucky Strike Entertainment Corporation; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision plans

401(k) Retirement Plans

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Lucky Strike Entertainment in Charlotte, NC is seeking an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations five days a week, including nights and high-volume events. This hands-on role requires on-the-line cooking and the ability to coach Kitchen Managers and BOH staff to uphold our standards.

You will manage food cost, labor, inventory, and performance while partnering with operations on new menus and seasonal promotions.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

High-volume service

On-the-line cooking

People development

Financial acumen

ServSafe certified

Flexible schedule

Job description

Lucky Strike Entertainment in Charlotte, NC is seeking an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations five days a week, including nights and high-volume events. This hands-on role requires on-the-line cooking and the ability to coach Kitchen Managers and BOH staff to uphold our standards.

You will manage food cost, labor, inventory, and performance while partnering with operations on new menus and seasonal promotions.