Sous Chef

Lucky Strike Entertainment; Tustin (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Bowling

Arcade Play

Events Discounts

Food & Beverage Discounts

Weekly Pay

Job summary

Lucky Strike Entertainment is seeking a Sous Chef to lead our busy kitchen within a vibrant entertainment venue. You will supervise culinary teams, ensure menu execution, maintain high standards for quality and presentation, and work closely with the KM/Chef and General Manager on daily operations.

The role requires 1–3 years of kitchen supervisory experience in high-volume settings and a current ServSafe certification. Competitive benefits and a dynamic, team-focused environment await.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Adhere to the F&B menu and purchasing programs.
• Maintain budgeted revenue, costs of sales, labor, and supplies; review P&L statements and adjust as needed.
• Plan, supervise, and execute all banquet functions with Operations and Sales teams.
• Estimate food consumption and schedule staff to match volume.
• Ensure product quality, freshness, and presentation meet company standards; supervise prep, portioning, garnishing, and storage.

Skills

Kitchen supervision

Education

ServSafe certification

Job description

Who We Are

Lucky Strike Entertainment, formerly Bowlero Corp, is one of the world's premier location-based entertainment platforms. With over 360 locations across North America, Lucky Strike Entertainment provides experiential offerings in bowling, amusements, water parks, and family entertainment centers. The company also owns the Professional Bowlers Association, the major league of bowling and a growing media property that boasts millions of fans around the globe. For more information on Lucky Strike Entertainment, please visit ir.luckystrikeent.com.

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.

Pay & Benefits

The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $29.70 per hour, depending on qualifications.

Lucky Strike Entertainment offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package which includes healthcare coverage and other benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, employee assistance program (EAP), life insurance, disability insurance, and paid time off. Washington residents will accrue 1 hour of sick time for every 40 hours worked. More details regarding benefits are available here: Lucky Strike Entertainment Benefits