Restaurant & Operations Manager

Lucky Strike Entertainment, formerly known as Bowlero Corp, is one of the world’s premier location-based entertainment platforms. It operates over 360 locations across North America, providing a variety of experiential offerings including bowling, amusements, water parks, and family entertainment centers. The company also proudly owns the Professional Bowlers Association, a major league of bowling recognized globally and a growing media property with millions of fans worldwide. Lucky Strike Entertainment focuses on delivering exceptional entertainment experiences that combine fun, excitement, and great food to diverse audiences across all age groups. Their venues are vibrant social hubs where guests enjoy bowling, arcade games, amazing parties, and delicious food in a lively atmosphere that encourages making unforgettable memories with friends and family.

The Restaurant / Entertainment Manager at Lucky Strike Entertainment plays a crucial role in bringing this vision to life daily. This position is vital in ensuring guests have an outstanding experience throughout their visit, whether enjoying bowling leagues, open play, or special events. As an active and dynamic managerial role, the Restaurant / Entertainment Manager is constantly on their feet overseeing team activities, solving problems in real-time, and coordinating multiple staff members to achieve seamless operations. They work closely with the General Manager to help manage all aspects of the center, including entertainment, food and beverage services, and the overall maintenance of the center and its equipment.

In the absence of the General Manager, the Restaurant / Entertainment Manager assumes full responsibility for all center and floor management duties. This includes a strong leadership presence on the floor, supervising hourly teams, ensuring guest satisfaction, and driving sales initiatives. The role demands a high level of commitment to guest service and operational excellence, as well as a passion for developing team members and fostering a positive work environment. The position offers a competitive hourly wage between $25 to $28 and is designed as a stepping stone for those interested in advancing to a General Manager role at one of Lucky Strike Entertainment’s centers.

This position requires flexibility with working hours, including nights, weekends, holidays, and occasional extended workdays to meet the unique demands of the entertainment industry. The Restaurant / Entertainment Manager is expected to not only maintain but continually improve operational execution, oversee the recruitment, hiring, training, and scheduling of staff, and build strong relationships with local league bowlers to support and grow the league business. Moreover, the manager is responsible for driving food and beverage sales while upholding the highest quality standards to maximize the guest experience.

By joining this role, candidates become part of a dynamic team dedicated to creating memorable entertainment experiences while gaining valuable management expertise in a fast-paced and engaging environment. Lucky Strike Entertainment supports its employees with performance-based incentives and a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare coverage. This is an excellent opportunity for motivated individuals seeking a rewarding career path within the entertainment and hospitality industry.