Kitchen Manager

Bowlero; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment company is seeking a Kitchen Manager to oversee kitchen operations and ensure high food quality while managing a team in a dynamic environment. This role involves planning events, maintaining budget and standards, and providing exceptional service. Candidates should have a strong background in kitchen management and food safety certifications.

Benefits

Performance-based incentives

Comprehensive benefits package

Healthcare coverage

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Kitchen Management experience required.
• Experience in high-volume environments, preferable.
• Experience preparing banquet-style events is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen staff and operations, adhering to food quality standards.
• Collaborate with Operations for event planning and execution.
• Maintain budget for kitchen operations and profitability.

Skills

Kitchen Management

Customer Service

Communication

Profit and Loss Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree 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, and operating cash flow related 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 all events, including food and beverage preparation, service, and cleanup; assist with cooking when needed.
• PLAN LIKE A PRO: Estimate food consumption, make appropriate purchases from our specified food program, and schedule staff efficiently to accommodate shifts in business volume.
• ASSEMBLE AN ALL-STAR TEAM: Collaborate with management to recruit, hire, train, and retain a skilled kitchen staff.
• COMMIT TO QUALITY: Ensure product quality, freshness, and presentation meet company standards; supervise food preparation, portioning, garnishing, and storage.
• KEEP IT CLEAN: Manage kitchen equipment maintenance, sanitation audits, and cleaning schedules to comply with local Department of Health regulations.

WHO YOU ARE:

You’re an experienced Kitchen Manager with excellent customer service, communication skills, and profit and loss management abilities. You take accountability for your team and are highly organized. You will lead a team of cooks, dishwashers, and servers, reporting to the General Manager. Experience with catering or special events is a plus 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 venues
• Experience preparing banquet-style events
• Current ServSafe certification required
• ServSafe instructor certification or ability to obtain it preferred

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Stand, walk, bend, and lift objects with some assistance in an entertainment environment.

Who We Are

Lucky Strike Entertainment, formerly Bowlero Corp, is a leading location-based entertainment platform with over 360 locations across North America, offering bowling, amusements, water parks, and family entertainment centers. We also own the Professional Bowlers Association. For more information, visit ir.luckystrikeent.com.

The pay range for this position is $60K to $70K.

Lucky Strike Entertainment offers performance-based incentives and a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare coverage. Details are available at www.bowlerocorp.com/careers/benefits.