Kitchen Manager

Lucky Strike Entertainment; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

Wellness resources

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Vacation and Holidays

Discounts on bowling, boomers, and events

Job summary

Lucky Strike Entertainment in Wilmington, Delaware, is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead the back of house operations. You will oversee kitchen staff, ensure food quality and safety, and manage costs. This role requires strong culinary skills and experience in high-volume settings.

You will receive a competitive benefits package, including medical plans, a 401(k) retirement plan, and perk discounts. Flexible availability is also required.

Qualifications

• 3 or more years of kitchen leadership experience including banquet and event service.
• Experience building and developing BOH teams in high-volume environments.
• Current or ability to obtain ServSafe certification.

Responsibilities

• Run kitchen operations focused on food quality and sanitation.
• Train and develop back of house team members.
• Manage food cost, labor, inventory, and compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Kitchen leadership experience

Culinary skills

Food cost management

Labor control

Ability to train and develop teams

Food safety knowledge

Job description

Why Lucky Strike?

Lucky Strike Entertainment is one of the largest and most successful location-based entertainment companies in the world, with 360 upscale and traditional bowling centers, five expansive 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.

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

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans to select from based on your needs
• Wellness resources to help you along your wellness journey
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Vacation and Holidays
• Perks such as discounts on bowling, boomers, waterparks, retail, events, and more

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. For more details regarding benefits, visit Lucky Strike Entertainment Benefits.