Chef

Location

Chesapeake, VA | United States

Job description

Salary: $60,000-$70,000

SUMMARY: The Chef/Kitchen Manager must have strong culinary knowledge as well as
technical and customer service skills. The Chef/Kitchen Manager is responsible for budget
management, controlling food and labor costs to meet budget, managing and maintaining
restaurant and banquet menus and maintaining safety and sanitation standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Primary duties and responsibilities include, but
are not limited to the following:

• Adheres to and embraces company Food & Beverage mandated menu and
purchasing programs.
• Maintains budgeted revenue, cost of sales, labor, supplies and operating cash
flow relating to food operations. Reviews monthly profit and loss statements and
acts on all variances.
• 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.
• Estimates food consumption and makes purchases as appropriate from the
company-specified food program.
• Recruits, hires and retains best in class work force with the assistance of the
management team.
• Addresses and resolves disciplinary issues as appropriate.
• Fosters a team work environment and build a team in Food & Beverage.
• Supervises cooks and oversees the preparation, portioning, garnishing and
storage of food.
• Assists in cooking and preparing food as necessary.
• Maintains kitchen and storage facilities in sanitary condition.
• Ensures that product quality, freshness and presentation always meet company
standards.
• Schedules staff efficiently to accommodate varying business volumes.
• Completes facility walks each week for evaluation and action items.
• Facilitates and manages all kitchen equipment maintenance as well as local
Department of Health (DOH) regulations by implementing and conducting
Sanitation Audits and Cleaning Schedules. Reports critical issues to General
Manager.

• Develops monthly action items to address any issues (including spoilage, margin,
quality of product, etc).
• Interacts with client/customers on a daily/weekly basis.
• Proactively ensures that a clean, safe environment is maintained at all times.
• Must be able to coordinate staff and resources in a high volume environment.
• Participates in team and center meetings as scheduled.
• Must become certified in the Bowlero Corporation specified alcohol service
program within 14 days of employment and the Bowlero Corporation specified
food safety program within 30 days of employment.
• Ability to work varying shifts, weekends and holidays, as well as, extended
workdays to support business needs.
• Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead Cook(s), Cook(s), Dishwasher(s), Runner(s)

QUALIFICATIONS: Chefs/Kitchen Managers 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, accounting skills, and
strong analytical/decision-making skills.

Kitchen Managers 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.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Bachelors degree or culinary degree preferred and a
minimum of three years kitchen management 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. ServSafe instructor certification or ability to be
certified preferred.

With approximately 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.

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