Executive Chef
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
Imagine taking all of the experiences of a restaurant and adding some fun and excitement. This isn’t any ordinary company; it’s the beginning of a bowled new career as an Executive Chef with Bowlero Corp. Our Executive Chef’s 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.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Get a glimpse of all you’ll experience as an Executive Chef
EMBRACE THE MENU
Adhere to the company’s mandated F&B menu and purchasing programs
KEEP AN EYE ON THE NUMBERS
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
GET THE PARTY STARTED
Work with the Operations team and Sales staff to plan, supervise, and execute for all events, supervising the preparation and service of all food and beverage (in addition to cleanup); assist with cooking when needed
PLAN LIKE A PRO
Estimate food consumption and make purchases as appropriate from our specified food program; schedule staff efficiently to accommodate shifts in business volume
ASSEMBLE AN ALL-STAR TEAM
Work with the center’s management to recruit, hire, train, and retain a rock star kitchen staff. Develop key staff including sous chefs and lead cooks.
COMMIT TO QUALITY
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
KEEP IT CLEAN
Facilitate and manage all kitchen equipment maintenance and implement/conduct sanitation audits and cleaning schedules in order to comply with all local Department of Health (DOH) regulations. Any critical issues? Report them to the General Manager
WHO YOU ARE
You’re an experienced Executive Chef with a highly developed sense of customer service, great interpersonal/communication skills, and a high-level of profit and loss capability. You take accountability for your team (like any great leader) and your organizational skills are second to none. Our centers are fast-paced, high-volume retail environments that are as demanding to work in as they are rewarding. You’ll be leading a team of lead cooks, cooks, dishwashers, and servers, and will report to and support your center’s General Manager on all matters food-related. Experience prepping catered events or presenting food for other special events is desirable, but not essential.
DESIRED SKILLS: Check out the desired skills below and see if you have what it takes to join our world-class team!
5+ Years of Kitchen Management/Chef Experience Bachelor’s or culinary degree preferred Experience in high-volume retail, entertainment, hospitality, or restaurant venue required Extensive experience in banquet style events Experience managing and developing teams required Current ServSafe certification is required ServSafe instructor certification or ability to be certified is preferred
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