Executive Chef - Bowlero
Norwalk, CT 06854
About the Job
Overview:
Imagine your ideal job. Now add bowling, arcade games, amazing parties, and
delicious food.
Our Executive Chefs combine their natural culinary ability with exceptional management skills.
Theyre
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
youll
experience as an Executive Chef
EMBRACE THE MENU
Adhere to the companys 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 centers 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:
Youre
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.
Youll
be leading a team of lead cooks, cooks, dishwashers, and servers, and will report to and support your centers 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 / Executive
Chef Experience
Bachelors 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
WORK ENVIRONMENT/ PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Typical
entertainment center environment where you will walk,
bend
and stand for periods of time, and may lift objects with some
assistance
WHO WE ARE
With over 350 entertainment destinations spanning North America, our portfolio includes renowned brands like
Bowlero
, Lucky Strike, AMF, and the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA). As a company, we are committed to diversity, dedicated to our guests, and devoted to making the work-life experience a joy for one another. When work is this much fun, it
doesnt
feel like work at all. Join our team of over 12,000 associates and experience the fulfillment of being part of the
Bowlero
family.
Bowlero
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:
www.bowlerocorp.com/careers/benefits
The approximate pay range for this position is
$90,000 - $95,000
per year. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting.
Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as the geographic location of the position.
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