Restaurant & Operations Manager

Lucky Strike Entertainment, formerly known as Bowlero Corp, stands as one of the world’s premier location-based entertainment platforms. The company operates over 360 locations across North America, delivering unique and engaging experiential offerings that include bowling, amusements, water parks, and family entertainment centers. In addition to being a key player in the entertainment industry, Lucky Strike Entertainment owns the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA), the major league of bowling. The PBA also serves as a growing media property with millions of fans worldwide, underscoring the company’s strong influence in both entertainment and sports sectors. For more information, visit ir.luckystrikeent.com.

The Restaurant / Entertainment Manager role at Lucky Strike Entertainment offers an exciting opportunity for professionals passionate about hospitality, entertainment, and guest service. This role is dynamic and fast-paced, requiring someone who thrives in a lively environment filled with bowling, arcade games, amazing parties, and delicious food. As a Restaurant / Entertainment Manager, you will help bring the company’s engaging vision to life every day, ensuring that guests enjoy a memorable experience while maintaining operational excellence.

In this role, you assist the General Manager in overseeing all aspects of the center’s management. In the absence of the General Manager, the Restaurant / Entertainment Manager assumes full responsibility for managing the center, including all floor operations, entertainment, food and beverage services, property maintenance, and equipment management. This position demands real-time problem-solving, coordination of multiple team members, and an unwavering commitment to both guest satisfaction and team development.

The job includes a focus on delivering exceptional guest service, managing and growing business opportunities such as leagues and open play bowling, and fostering strong relationships with league bowlers and officers. It also involves recruiting, hiring, training, and scheduling hourly staff, leveraging management skills to motivate and delegate effectively, and driving food and beverage sales while ensuring quality standards are met. Flexibility is essential as the role requires working varying shifts including nights, weekends, holidays, and extended workdays.

The pay rate for this position ranges between $60,000 and $65,000 annually. Lucky Strike Entertainment also offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package that includes healthcare coverage and a broad spectrum of other benefits. These incentives and benefits may vary based on the position, reflecting the company’s commitment to rewarding its employees competitively.

For individuals aspiring to progress within the company, the Restaurant / Entertainment Manager role serves as an excellent stepping stone toward becoming a General Manager. It offers hands-on experience managing a vibrant entertainment center, developing leadership skills, and contributing directly to a world-class team dedicated to providing outstanding guest experiences. This position is ideal for someone who is a strong team player, has exceptional people development skills, and a passion for customer service and operational excellence.