Lead Cook
About the job
- Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required; relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable.
- A minimum of three to five years of operational experience is required.
- Lead Cooks must have customer-service and interpersonal skills, including integrity, respect for customers, vendors, and employees, and communication skills.
- Lead Cooks must be team players and people developers and must know and adhere to workplace safety procedures.
- Must become certified in the specified alcohol service program within 14 days of employment and the specified food safety program within 30 days of employment.
- Must be able to work varying shifts, weekends, holidays, and extended workdays to support business needs.
- Must be able to walk, bend, and stand for periods, and may need to lift objects with some assistance.
- Plan and prepare food in appropriate quantities based on the number of customers, using the operations manual and prep sheets.
- Ensure food orders are prepared, presented, and delivered in accordance with the operations manual.
- Mentor kitchen staff and train them on procedures, presentation, sanitation, safe equipment use, and cost controls.
- Maintain sanitation and organization in cooking, storage, refrigeration, and serving areas according to local and company guidelines.
- Check cooking and refrigeration equipment calibration weekly to ensure product quality and freshness.
- Wash, rinse, and sanitize dishes, cooking equipment, and utensils in accordance with local and state health department laws using approved sanitation products.
- Receive food and supply orders; check product condition, delivery temperatures, product codes, and invoice accuracy; promptly refrigerate perishables, rotate stock, mark delivery dates, and tag items for first use.
- Work the food line preparing menu items and train and supervise kitchen staff in accordance with the operations manual, ensuring quality products are delivered to customers.
- Proactively maintain a clean and safe environment.
- Assist colleagues with miscellaneous duties to prevent delays in customer service.
- Respond to customer questions or requests, take ownership of inquiries, and guide them to resolution.
- A Culinary or Food Management degree is a plus.
About the company
Lucky Strike Entertainment operates a chain of venues that combine bowling, dining, and drinks. Guests bowl and play games in a social setting with evolving menus and themed spaces inspired by pop culture, notably The Big Lebowski. The brand stands out with its distinctive atmosphere and “Dude DNA,” creating a memorable experience beyond meals or games. Its goal is to give people a fun, feel-good place to relax, celebrate, and repeat across multiple locations.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Debt Financing
Total Funding
$2.1B
Headquarters
Los Angeles, California
Founded
2003
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- FY26 revenue rose 3.7% to $1.245 billion, despite flat same-store sales.
- Waterparks improved in summer 2026, with higher spending and lower labor costs.
- Management guided FY27 revenue to $1.28-$1.31 billion and EBITDA to $360 million.
What critics are saying
- On May 7, 2026, a Seattle class action alleged monopoly tactics and acquisitions unwound.
- S&P cut Lucky Strike to B- on September 11, 2026 with 8.6x leverage.
- Q4 FY26 missed targets, citing World Cup, NBA Finals, storms, and weak marketing.
What makes Lucky Strike Entertainment unique
- Lucky Strike runs 366 North American venues and owns the PBA media platform.
- Its portfolio mixes bowling, waterparks, and FECs, smoothing single-concept dependence.
- Peter Murray joined January 28, 2026 to build fan content across 360 venues.
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28%Lucky Strike Entertainment (NYSE: LUCK) has appointed Patrick Chung as executive vice president of food and beverage operations. He will lead the company's food and beverage business, aiming to improve the guest experience, strengthen execution and drive profitable growth. Chung joins from MGM Resorts International, where he was director of hospitality revenue strategy and analytics. There he led food and beverage revenue strategy across more than 450 outlets, including menu engineering and pricing. At Lucky Strike, he will work with culinary and field leaders to refine menus and support consistent execution. "Food and beverage should be a reason guests choose Lucky Strike, not simply something they order once they arrive," said Thomas Shannon, founder, chairman and chief executive officer.
Lucky Strike missed Wall Street's expectations in Q2, reporting revenue of $303.9 million versus estimates of $310.5 million and adjusted EBITDA of $74.07 million against forecasts of $86.61 million. The company attributed the shortfall to external factors including the World Cup and NBA Finals, which kept customers at home during peak weeks. CEO Thomas Shannon said millions of consumers who would typically bowl on Friday or Saturday nights watched sports from home for five straight weeks. The company also faced weather challenges affecting its water park business and acknowledged marketing spend underperformed. EBITDA guidance for 2027 came in at $350 million at the midpoint, below analyst estimates of $377.3 million. Operating margin declined to 3.2% from 5% year-on-year.
Lucky Strike Entertainment reported mixed results for fiscal year 2026, which ended 28 June. The location-based entertainment operator saw revenue increase 3.7% to $1.25 billion, but same-store revenue declined 0.2%. The company posted a net loss of $35.8 million, compared to a $10.0 million loss the previous year. CEO Thomas Shannon attributed June's weakness to the World Cup disrupting typical consumer patterns. The company added six locations during the year whilst closing five underperforming sites, bringing the total to 366 locations. Lucky Strike's waterpark operations showed improvement, with increased per-capita spending and reduced labour costs. Capital expenditures fell roughly $80 million from fiscal 2024 levels. For fiscal 2027, the company forecasts revenue growth of 3% to 5%, targeting $1.28 billion to $1.31 billion. The board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.06 per share.
Lucky Strike will report Q2 earnings Thursday before market hours. The entertainment venue operator missed revenue expectations last quarter with $342.2 million, flat year on year, and significantly missed EPS estimates. This quarter, analysts expect revenue to grow 3.1% year on year, slowing from 6.1% growth in the same period last year. Analysts have generally reconfirmed their estimates over the last 30 days. Lucky Strike's peers have shown stronger performance. AMC Entertainment reported 14.2% revenue growth, beating expectations by 8.7%, whilst Sphere Entertainment posted 11% growth, topping estimates by 1.8%. Lucky Strike shares are down 2.8% over the past month, trading at $6.87 against an average analyst price target of $9.94.
Lucky Strike, an entertainment venue operator, missed first-quarter revenue expectations with sales flat year-on-year at $342.2 million, 3.3% below analyst estimates of $353.9 million. The company's shares fell 11.4% following the announcement. GAAP profit of $0.10 per share missed consensus estimates by 45%, whilst adjusted EBITDA of $109 million came in 10% below expectations. Same-store sales remained flat year-on-year. Lucky Strike lowered its full-year revenue guidance to $1.26 billion from $1.29 billion, 1.5% below analyst estimates. Full-year EBITDA guidance of $347.5 million also fell short of the $374.1 million consensus. The company, which operates upscale bowling alleys and entertainment venues across North America, has seen revenue growth slow to 5.8% annually over the past two years.