Sous Chef - Bowlero

Imagine your ideal job. Now add bowling. And arcade games. And parties every day of the week. This isn’t any ordinary office; it’s the beginning of a bowled new career as a Sous Chef with Bowlero Corp.

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, bring 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 a Sous 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 in the absence of the KM/Chef, plans, supervises and executes 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.

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

• Partners with KM/Chef or General Manager to address and resolve disciplinary issues as appropriate. Fosters a team work environment.

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 Assists Chef with managing all kitchen equipment maintenance as well as local Department of Health (DOH) regulations by conducting sanitation audits. Reports critical issues to General Manager asap. Will also proactively ensures that a clean, safe environment is maintained at all times.

WHO YOU ARE

Sous Chefs possess a highly developed sense of customer service and interpersonal skills including high integrity, respect for all individuals (customers, vendors, and employees), solid communication skills, strong critical and analytical thinking skills, and appreciation of diversity (thought, ethnic, gender, etc.).  Thorough working knowledge of POS register systems; experience utilizing word-processing, spreadsheets, inventory, internet and related PC based systems. Basic business math and accounting skills, and strong analytical/decision-making skills.

Sous Chefs must be strong team players and people developers, possess a high level of profit and loss capability, and strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Our centers are fast-paced, high-volume retail environments that are as demanding to work in as they are rewarding. You’ll be supervising a team of lead cooks, cooks, dishwashers, and servers, and will report to and support your center’s Kitchen Manager and General Manager on all matters food-related.

DESIRED SKILLS:Check out the desired skills below and see if you have what it takes to join our world-class team         

• 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 

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.    

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 doesn’t feel like work at all. Join our team of over 12,000 associates and experience the fulfillment of being part of the Bowlero family.

The approximate pay range for this position is $22.00. 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 geographic location of the position. 

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