Kitchen Manager

Spanish Springs Lanes; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Employee stock purchase program

Paid vacation & holidays

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Lucky Strike Entertainment in Torrance, CA is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead the back of house, develop the BOH team, and ensure consistent food quality across events and service periods.

You will manage line operations, costs, and compliance while collaborating with the Executive Chef on menu standards and product consistency.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in kitchen leadership, including banquet and event service.
• Ability to lead from the line and manage high‑volume operations.
• Strong financial acumen with food cost, labor, and waste control.

Responsibilities

• Run kitchen operations with focus on food quality, speed, sanitation, and consistency across service periods.
• Train, coach, and develop BOH team in a fast-paced environment.
• Work the line during prep, service, and events to set and uphold standards.
• Manage food cost, labor, inventory, waste, and ordering to hit targets.
• Maintain compliance with food safety, sanitation, and health codes.
• Collaborate with Ops and Exec Chef on menu rollout and standards.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Banquet & events

Food cost management

Staff coaching

Sanitation standards

Line work & execution

Education

ServSafe certification

Job description

Who We Are

Why Lucky Strike?

We Are Lucky Strike Entertainment, one of the largest and most successful location-based entertainment companies in the World with 360 upscale and traditional Bowling Centers, five expansive and well-located Waterparks, a large Amusement Park in California and 10 upscale Boomers Family Entertainment Centers in major markets.

From a humble beginning with one bowling center in 1997, we redefined an industry and built a powerhouse Company with 14,000 Associates and nearly $1.4 billion in annual revenue. Hospitality is our core and we strive to deliver memorable experiences for every guest on every visit.

When you join Lucky Strike, you join a team of passionate winners and give yourself the best opportunity for sustained career growth and opportunity. It’s not easy to get hired by us – we want only the most talented and committed Managers, but when you do join Lucky Strike, the rewards are abundant.

Overview

The Role

As a Kitchen Manager at Lucky Strike Entertainment, you will lead the back of house from the line, develop your BOH team, manage costs, and execute food quality consistently across every service period and event.

What You'll Do

• Run kitchen operations with a focus on food quality, speed, sanitation, and consistent execution across all service periods
• Train, coach, and develop BOH team members to perform at a high level in a fast-paced environment
• Work the line alongside your team during prep, service, and events, setting the standard through your own execution
• Manage food cost, labor, inventory, waste, and ordering to hit financial targets
• Maintain full compliance with food safety, sanitation, health codes, and operational standards
• Partner with Operations and the Executive Chef on menu rollouts, product consistency, and culinary standards

What You'll Bring

• 3 or more years of kitchen leadership experience including banquet and event service
• A culinary skill set that lets you lead from the line, not just from the office
• Experience building and developing BOH teams in high-volume environments
• Solid financial acumen including food cost management, labor control, and waste reduction
• Current or ability to obtain ServSafe certification
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards in high-volume kitchen operations
• Flexible availability including nights, weekends, and holidays

What You'll Get

Our people are the reason guests keep coming back. Here is what we offer our Management team:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans to select from based on your needs
• Wellness resources to help you along your wellness journey
• 401(k) Retirement Plans
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Vacation and Holidays
• Perks! Bowling, Boomer's, and Waterpark discounts, Retail discounts, Event discounts, and more!

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Benefits

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

The pay range for this position is $30.00 to $35.00.