Graduate Manager Programme - Kent and Essex

Hollywood Bowl; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the hospitality sector with their 18-month Graduate Scheme. This program offers hands-on experience, mentorship, and a pathway to leadership roles. Ideal for recent graduates passionate about customer service and hospitality.

Benefits

50% off food when working

28 days holiday

Free games vouchers every month

30% discount off food and drink

Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in retail, hospitality, or leisure preferred.
• Ability to move between centres for placements.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through key areas: front-of-house, lanes, bar, and amusements.
• Gain hands-on experience and mentorship.

Skills

Customer Service

Team Leadership

Education

2:2 degree in any subject

Job description

Launch Your Career with Our 18-Month Hospitality Graduate Scheme

Are you passionate about delivering exceptional customer experiences?

Ready to kick-start your career in one of the world’s most dynamic industries?

Our Hospitality Graduate Scheme is designed to fast-track your development and set you on the path to leadership.

Duration: 18 months
Location: Kent & Essex (Norwich, Dagenham, Maidstone)
Start Date: October 2025

What You’ll Gain:

Over the course of the programme, you’ll rotate through key areas of our business — from front-of-house, lanes and bar to amusements and team leadership. You'll be mentored by industry professionals, gain hands-on experience, and build the skills needed to become a future hospitality leader.

The Why...

Join Hollywood Bowl Group's Graduate 2025 programme and in return you’ll get:

• Access to our in-house Centre Manager in Training programme once you have successfully completed the Graduate programme.
• 50% off food when you are working.
• One in four weekends off.
• 1 to 1 mentoring and coaching sessions.
• Optional pension plan.
• 28 days holiday & additional days holiday with length of service.
• Free games vouchers every month.
• 30% discount off food and drink for you and up to five friends.
• Access to our Team Member Support Programme for you and your family.
• The opportunity to join our healthcare cash plan.
• Financial long service awards.
• A £15 donation to our charity partner when you complete your induction.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave benefits.

What We’re Looking For:

• A 2:2 degree in any subject – your passion and drive are what count most.
• Some experience in retail, hospitality, or leisure – experience in a customer facing role means you will get off to a great start.
• The ability to move between centres for placements within a region to get some well-rounded experience.
• The right to work in the UK – unfortunately, we’re unable to sponsor visas at this time.

Whether you’re a recent graduate or looking to switch industries, this is your chance to build a meaningful career where no two days are the same.

The When…

• In May/June there will be the screening process this will include a telephone call.
• In June/July you will be invited to group assessment in your region. If successful you will visit one of our centres to get a more hands on experience.
• In October if you are successful, you will meet the rest of the Grads at our launch day and start your journey at your home centre.

Ready to Launch Your Hospitality Career?

The Who...

Hollywood Bowl Group has a passion for bringing families and friends together for affordable fun and healthy competition.

Following our listing on the main stock market in 2016 we became Hollywood Bowl Group, seeking out the perfect locations for our bowling and golf centres nationwide. We formed our customer proposition, built on real feedback, and went from strength to strength with our in-centre game technology and online scoring systems.

Now with 75 centres across the UK, operating under the Hollywood Bowl and Putt and Play brands, we’re proud to be ambitious market leaders in experiential family entertainment.

At Hollywood Bowl Group, we value diversity and inclusion, and we’re committed to creating a working environment that promotes equal opportunities. Individual differences and the contributions of all employees are recognised and valued and we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace makes us a more relevant, more competitive, and more resilient company.