Sous Chef

Lucky Strike; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 33,062 - 39,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Bowling

$1 Arcade Play

20% off Events

50% off Food & Beverages

Weekly Pay

Job summary

Lucky Strike Entertainment is seeking a Sous Chef to lead and manage high-volume food operations, upholding the brand’s standards and guest experience. You will supervise cooks, coordinate with the KM/Chef and General Manager, and ensure timely delivery for events and daily service.

Responsibilities include menu adherence, cost control, sanitation audits, and staff scheduling, with perks like weekly pay and health coverage depending on position.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of kitchen supervisory experience in high-volume venues.
• Experience preparing catered events desirable.
• Current ServSafe certification required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations and ensure food quality and safety.
• Plan, supervise, and execute banquet functions with operations and sales teams.
• Schedule staff efficiently to meet shifts and business volume.
• Monitor costs, inventory, and waste to maintain profitability.
• Maintain adherence to health, safety, and sanitation standards.

Skills

Kitchen supervision

Team leadership

Food safety

Education

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Overview

Your next adventure starts here! At Lucky Strike Entertainment, great times and exciting opportunities go hand in hand. Join us as a Sous Chef and become part of a vibrant atmosphere filled with dynamic experiences and endless possibilities. Start making your own luck today!

WHAT OUR SOUS CHEFS DO

Our Sous Chefs are skilled chefs who 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.

A SOUS CHEF'S DAY-TO-DAY

• Adhere to the company’s mandated F&B menu and purchasing programs
• 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
• Work with the Operations team and Sales staff in the absence of the KM/Chef, plan, supervise, and execute all banquet functions in conjunction with the operations and sales staff including supervision of the preparation and service of food and refreshments, as well as clean-up.
• Estimate food consumption and make purchases as appropriate from our specified food program; schedule staff efficiently to accommodate shifts in business volume
• Partner with KM/Chef or General Manager to address and resolve disciplinary issues as appropriate. Foster a team work environment.
• 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
• Assist Chef with managing all kitchen equipment maintenance as well as local Department of Health (DOH) regulations by conducting sanitation audits
• Proactively ensures that a clean, safe environment is maintained at all times.
• Report critical issues to General Manager ASAP.

WHAT IT TAKES

• Minimum of 1- 3 years of kitchen supervisory experience in high-volume retail, entertainment, hospitality, or restaurant venue is required
• Experience preparing catered events and presenting foods for special events desirable
• Relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is also acceptable.
• Current ServSafe certification required.

PERKS (MORE REASONS YOU’LL LOVE YOUR JOB)

• Free Bowling
• $1 Arcade Play
• 20% off Events
• 50% off Food & Beverages
• Weekly Pay

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.

The pay rate for this position is $24.00 to $29.00 per hour.

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