Kitchen Manager

Lucky Strike Entertainment; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based incentives

Healthcare coverage

Broad range of other benefits

Job summary

Lucky Strike Entertainment in Arlington, Virginia is hiring a Kitchen Manager responsible for managing kitchen operations, ensuring food quality, and maintaining budgets. Candidates should have at least 3 years of kitchen management experience and a current ServSafe certification. They will lead a team and collaborate with operations and sales for event execution. The role offers a salary range of $65k-$70k along with performance-based incentives and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of kitchen management experience required.
• Experience in high-volume retail, hospitality, or restaurant venues needed.
• Experience prepping banquet style events is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to the company's F&B menu and purchasing programs.
• Maintain budgeted revenue and costs as related to food operations.
• Work with the Operations team to plan and execute events.

Skills

Kitchen Management

Customer Service

Profit and Loss Management

Interpersonal Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Culinary Degree

Current ServSafe Certification

Job description

Overview

Imagine your ideal job. Now add bowling, arcade games, amazing parties, and delicious food. Our Kitchen Managers combine their natural culinary ability with exceptional management skills. They’re the guardians of our Food & Beverage program, bringing our nationally recognized menus to life, keeping standards high, and managing their kitchens efficiently.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Get a glimpse of all you’ll experience as a Kitchen Manager

EMBRACE THE MENU

• Adhere to the company’s mandated F&B menu and purchasing programs

KEEP AN EYE ON THE NUMBERS

• Maintain budgeted revenue, costs of sales, labor, supplies, as well as operating cash flow as it relates to food operations; review monthly profit & loss statements and make adjustments as necessary

GET THE PARTY STARTED

• Work with the Operations team and Sales staff to plan, supervise, and execute for all events, supervising the preparation and service of all food and beverage (in addition to cleanup); assist with cooking when needed

PLAN LIKE A PRO

• Estimate food consumption and make purchases as appropriate from our specified food program; schedule staff efficiently to accommodate shifts in business volume

ASSEMBLE AN ALL-STAR TEAM

• Work with the center’s management to recruit, hire, train, and retain a rock star kitchen staff

COMMIT TO QUALITY

• Ensure that our product quality, freshness, and presentation are always at company standard; supervise and oversee the preparation, portioning, garnishing, and storage of all food

KEEP IT CLEAN

• Facilitate and manage all kitchen equipment maintenance and implement/conduct sanitation audits and cleaning schedules in order to comply with all local Department of Health (DOH) regulations.

WHO YOU ARE

You’re an experienced Kitchen Manager with a highly developed sense of customer service, great interpersonal/communication skills, and a high-level of profit and loss capability. You take accountability for your team (like any great leader) and your organizational skills are second to none. Our centers are fast-paced, high-volume retail environments that are as demanding to work in as they are rewarding. You’ll be leading a team of lead cooks, cooks, dishwashers, and servers, and will report to and support your center’s General Manager on all matters food-related. Experience prepping catered events or presenting food for other special events is desirable, but not essential.

DESIRED SKILLS

• 3+ Years of Kitchen Management Experience
• Bachelor’s or culinary degree preferred
• Experience in high-volume retail, entertainment, hospitality, or restaurant venue required
• Experience preparing banquet style events
• Current ServSafe certification is required
• ServSafe instructor certification or ability to be certified is preferred

WORK ENVIRONMENT/ PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Typical entertainment environment where you will walk, bend and stand for periods of time, and may lift objects with some assistance. #LI-DNP

Compensation

The pay rate for this position is $65k-$70k

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