Sous Chef - Bowlero
GREEN BROOK, NJ 08812
About the Job
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.
THE BOWLERO CORP TEAM
Bowlero. Bowlmor Lanes. AMF. Our family of brands features the best in bowling entertainment and events at 300 striking locations nationwide. And now, with the PBA (Professional Bowlers Association), we’re bringing bowling to the world. We’re committed to diversity, dedicated to our guests, and devoted to making the work-life experience a joy for one another. Because when work is this much fun, it doesn’t feel like work at all. Join our team of over 8,000 associates, and discover what it means to live the #BowledLife.