Restaurant & Operations Manager

Lucky Strike Entertainment, formerly known as Bowlero Corp, stands as one of the world's leading location-based entertainment platforms. With a presence in over 360 locations across North America, Lucky Strike Entertainment offers an unmatched experiential entertainment environment featuring bowling, amusements, water parks, and family entertainment centers. The company is a major player in the entertainment industry, also owning the Professional Bowlers Association, the premier professional bowling league that boasts a growing media presence and millions of fans globally. Their venues combine the thrill of arcade games, the fun of bowling, lively parties, and delicious food, creating a complete entertainment experience for guests of all ages. The culture at Lucky Strike Entertainment is dynamic and vibrant, geared towards creating memorable experiences through exceptional service and exciting environments.

The Restaurant / Entertainment Manager plays a pivotal and active role within each center, embodying the spirit of these dynamic entertainment hubs. Tasked with assisting the General Manager in overseeing all aspects of the center's operations, this role involves managing the floor, entertainment activities, food and beverage services, and maintaining the property and its equipment. This position requires a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is skilled in problem-solving, and excels at coordinating a diverse team to deliver outstanding guest experiences. The Restaurant / Entertainment Manager acts as the General Manager’s right hand and steps up to lead the center during their absence, ensuring smooth operations and continuous guest satisfaction.

This full-time position offers an hourly wage between $26 and $30, coupled with performance-based incentives and a comprehensive benefits package that includes healthcare coverage among other perks. The Restaurant / Entertainment Manager is critical in driving sales and engagement through effective marketing strategies, growing league business, and expanding the Food & Beverage program. They lead recruitment, training, and scheduling of staff, focusing on team development to foster a productive and motivated work environment. The role demands flexibility with working hours including weekends, holidays, and extended shifts as needed.

Ideal candidates bring at least 2 years of management experience in kitchen, bar, restaurant, or food service operations, alongside strong leadership qualities and the ability to develop team members effectively. A bachelor’s degree is preferred, and solid knowledge of POS systems is essential. This position is an excellent stepping stone for those aiming to advance to General Manager roles within the company, offering the opportunity to build valuable skills in hospitality and entertainment management while contributing to a thriving, guest-focused culture.