Lead Cook
About the job
- Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
- A high school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of three to five years of operational experience are required; relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience is also acceptable.
- Must become certified in the employer-specified alcohol service program within 14 days of employment and the employer-specified food safety program within 30 days of employment.
- Must be able to work varying shifts, weekends and holidays, as well as extended workdays to support business needs.
- Knowledge of and adherence to workplace safety procedures.
- Ability to walk, bend and stand for periods of time and lift objects with some assistance.
- Plans and prepares food in appropriate quantities based on the number of customers to be served, using the employer's operations manual and prep sheets.
- Ensures food orders are prepared, presented and delivered in accordance with the employer's operations manual.
- Mentors kitchen staff and trains them on procedures, presentation, sanitation, safe equipment use and cost controls.
- Maintains sanitation and organization of cooking, storage, refrigeration and serving areas according to local and employer guidelines.
- Checks the calibration of cooking and refrigeration equipment weekly to ensure product quality and freshness.
- Washes, rinses and sanitizes dishes, cooking equipment and utensils in accordance with local and state health department laws using approved sanitation products.
- Receives food and supply orders, verifies product condition and delivery temperatures, checks product codes and matches invoices to received products; promptly refrigerates perishables, rotates stock, marks cases with delivery dates and tags items to use first.
- Works the food line preparing menu items and training and supervising kitchen staff in accordance with the employer's manual to ensure quality products are delivered to customers.
- Maintains a clean and safe environment.
- Assists colleagues with miscellaneous duties to prevent delays in customer service.
- Responds to customer questions or requests, takes ownership of inquiries and guides them to resolution.
- Acts as a kitchen leader in the absence of the Kitchen Manager or Chef and assists with some management duties.
- Prepares and serves food to customers.
- 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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Health Insurance
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Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
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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.