Kitchen Manager - High-Volume BOH & Events

Lucky Strike Entertainment; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

Employee Assistance Program

Paid vacation/holidays

Discounts on bowling/entertainment

Job summary

Lucky Strike Entertainment in New York is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead the back of house, develop the BOH team, manage costs, and ensure high-quality food across all events and service periods.

You will oversee line execution, guide prep and service staff, and partner with the Executive Chef on menu standards. This role requires strong leadership, cost awareness, and flexibility for nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of kitchen leadership, including banquet and event service.
• Culinary skills demonstrated from the line leadership.
• Experience building and developing BOH teams in high-volume environments.
• Strong financial acumen in food cost management and labor control.
• ServSafe certification or ability to obtain.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.
• Flexible availability including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Run kitchen operations with 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.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Banquet & events

BOH team development

Food cost management

Labor control

Waste reduction

ServSafe certification

Food safety knowledge

Flexible schedule

Job description

Lucky Strike Entertainment in New York is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead the back of house, develop the BOH team, manage costs, and ensure high-quality food across all events and service periods.

You will oversee line execution, guide prep and service staff, and partner with the Executive Chef on menu standards. This role requires strong leadership, cost awareness, and flexibility for nights, weekends, and holidays.