Field Ops Training Manager

Lucky Strike Entertainment; Addison (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based incentives

Healthcare coverage

Competitive total rewards package

Job summary

A leading entertainment company in Texas is searching for a Field Operations Training Manager. This role involves extensive regional travel to support training initiatives across multiple sites and ensure operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in hospitality or training, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to deliver effective results under tight deadlines. The position offers a competitive salary range of $65,000 - $72,000 annually and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Strong background in hospitality or training with exceptional communication and presentation skills.
• Capability to deliver high-quality results under tight deadlines.
• Outgoing personality and disciplined work ethic.
• Two to three years in hospitality, training, or a managerial role.
• Proven experience in implementing training programs for frontline and/or management staff.

Responsibilities

• Identify training and performance support needs across locations.
• Coach management teams to facilitate effective training for their staff.
• Train, retrain, and develop in-location associates.
• Support implementation and adoption of new technology tools.
• Conduct field audits to assess and ensure operational excellence.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Coaching

Team development

Operational standards

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Overview

Requires extensive travel, typically 80 percent or higher, to support projects across multiple sites.

WHO WE ARE

Creative. Intelligent. Driven. Those are just a few of the qualities embodied by our all-star corporate team.

We're a diverse group of associates representing various ages, interests, backgrounds, and levels of experience. But the one thing we all have in common is an unwavering commitment to excellence—performing our best to bring world-class entertainment to our guests.

WHAT WE LOOK FOR

Total rock stars. We’re on the hunt for initiators, problem-solvers, and creative “can-do” professionals who are ready to work hard, be bowled, and have fun.

We want honest, ambitious, thoughtful leaders who know that sometimes the best ideas come from the most unlikely sources. Think that’s you?

WHAT TO EXPECT

We’re a billion-dollar company with the soul of a start-up, which means we’re a tight-knit team that moves quickly. Each day brings something new and unexpected—and this is where we thrive. We dream big and so should you. If you’re ready to collaborate, innovate, own your projects, and think outside the lanes, then it’s time for us to talk.

SUMMARY

The Field Operations Training Manager plays a critical role in supporting the company’s mission of putting people first and delivering a world-class, one-of-a-kind hospitality experience. The field-based training team partners with operations to train and support hourly and management associates on company processes, operational standards, and service excellence. The Field Operations Training Manager ensures consistent execution, guest satisfaction, and team development while fostering a culture of hospitality, fun, and continuous learning. The candidate must be a dynamic individual with a hospitality background and a people-centric personality.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify training and performance support needs across locations.
• Coach management teams to facilitate effective training for their staff, including on-the-job development.
• Partner with Regional Vice Presidents, District Managers, and Area Managers to align on training standards, operational goals, leadership development, and manager training.
• Train, retrain, and develop in-location associates to ensure consistent high performance and adherence to company standards.
• Support implementation and adoption of new technology tools to enhance operational efficiency.
• Develop selected locations to meet company standards for certification as training centers; conduct validation visits and provide ongoing coaching to ensure compliance and excellence.
• Conduct field audits to assess and ensure operational excellence, while supporting teams in meeting revenue targets and driving sales performance.
• Motivate team members through coaching and engagement strategies to foster a productive and goal-driven work environment.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with other departments to support training initiatives.
• Develop instructional outlines and utilize appropriate teaching methods such as individual training, group instruction, lectures, demonstrations, workshops, and meetings where needed.
• Provide feedback to employees and managers to support ongoing development.
• Support special projects and ongoing operational needs as assigned.
• Ability to work varying shifts, weekends, holidays, and extended workdays to support business needs.
• Extensive regional travel is required.

Office-Based Support

• Serve as subject matter expert (SME) for all operational company processes.
• Conduct post-project evaluations to assess success and identify best practices.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong background in hospitality or training with exceptional communication and presentation skills.
• Capability to deliver high-quality results under tight deadlines.
• Outgoing personality and disciplined work ethic.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams is required.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma.
• Two to three years in hospitality, training, or a managerial role.
• Proven experience in implementing training programs for frontline and/or management staff.
• Experience with performance coaching, leadership development, and hospitality service standards is highly valuable.

Who We Are

Lucky Strike Entertainment, formerly Bowlero Corp, is one of the world’s premier location-based entertainment platforms. With over 360 locations across North America, Lucky Strike Entertainment provides experiential offerings in bowling, amusements, water parks, and family entertainment centers. The company also owns the Professional Bowlers Association, the major league of bowling and a growing media property that boasts millions of fans around the globe. For more information on Lucky Strike Entertainment, please visit ir.luckystrikeent.com.

The approximate pay rate for this position is $65,000 - $72,000 annually. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location of the position.

Our company culture reflects our commitment to world-class entertainment. We’re more than just coworkers; we’re a tight-knit community of colleagues and friends. Join a team that works hard, plays hard, and enjoys some seriously fun perks.

Lucky Strike Entertainment offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package which includes healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. More details regarding benefits are available here: www.bowlerocorp.com/careers/benefits