General Manager

Lucky Strike Entertainment; Roselle (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Wellness resources

401(k) Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Employee Assistance Program

Vacation & Holidays

Discounts (Bowling & Waterpark)

Job summary

Lucky Strike Entertainment in Roselle, IL is seeking a General Manager to own the guest experience, the team, the financials, and the culture of your center, leading from the floor and creating a place guests genuinely want to return to.

You will lead all center operations—bowling, arcade, food and beverage, bar, and events—drive daily sales through guest engagement and marketing, and build high-performing teams with accountability and hospitality.

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience in a high-volume, guest-focused venue.
• Proven track record of driving sales growth and hitting financial targets.
• Full P&L fluency including budgeting, forecasting, labor optimization, and cost control.
• Experience building and developing leadership teams from the ground up.

Responsibilities

• Lead all center operations across bowling, arcade, food and beverage, bar, and events.
• Drive daily sales through direct guest engagement, events, and marketing initiatives.
• Build and develop high-performing teams across departments with accountability and hospitality.
• Set performance expectations and hold teams to consistent results across sales, operations, and guest satisfaction.
• Own full P&L performance including labor, COGS, inventory, and cost controls.
• Keep facilities and spaces clean, operational, and guest-ready at all times.

Skills

Leadership experience

Sales growth

P&L fluency

Team development

Floor presence

Flexible schedule

Job description

Why Lucky Strike?

We Are Lucky Strike Entertainment, one of the largest and most successful location-based entertainment companies in the World with 360 upscale and traditional Bowling Centers, five expansive and well-located Waterparks, a large Amusement Park in California and 10 upscale Boomers Family Entertainment Centers in major markets.

We Are Lucky Strike Entertainment, one of the largest and most successful location-based entertainment companies in the World with 360 upscale and traditional Bowling Centers, five expansive and well-located Waterparks, a large Amusement Park in California and 10 upscale Boomers Family Entertainment Centers in major markets.

From a humble beginning with one bowling center in 1997, we redefined an industry and built a powerhouse Company with 14,000 Associates and nearly $1.4 billion in annual revenue. Hospitality is our core and we strive to deliver memorable experiences for every guest on every visit.

When you join Lucky Strike, you join a team of passionate winners and give yourself the best opportunity for sustained career growth and opportunity. It's not easy to get hired by us - we want only the most talented and committed Managers, but when you do join Lucky Strike, the rewards are abundant.

Overview

The Role

As a General Manager at Lucky Strike Entertainment, you will own the guest experience, the team, the financials, and the culture of your center, leading from the floor and building a place people genuinely want to come back to.

What You\'ll Do

• Lead all center operations across bowling, arcade, food and beverage, bar, and events, flexing into any role the business needs throughout the day
• Drive daily sales through direct guest engagement, event execution, and marketing initiatives
• Build and develop high-performing teams across every department, creating a culture of accountability, empowerment, and genuine hospitality
• Set performance expectations and hold teams to consistent results across sales, operations, and guest satisfaction
• Own full P&L performance including labor, COGS, inventory, and cost controls
• Keep the facility, attractions, kitchen, bar, and event spaces clean, operational, and guest-ready at all times

What You\'ll Bring

• Significant leadership experience in a high-volume, guest-focused venue (entertainment, hospitality, or full-service restaurant)
• A proven record of driving sales growth and hitting financial targets
• Full P&L fluency including budgeting, forecasting, labor optimization, and cost control
• A track record of building and developing leadership teams from the ground up
• A visible, floor-first leadership presence, especially during peak periods
• Flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays

What You\'ll Get

Our people are the reason guests keep coming back. Here is what we offer our Management team:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans to select from based on your needs
• Wellness resources to help you along your wellness journey
• 401(k) Retirement Plans
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Vacation and Holidays
• Perks! Bowling, Boomer\'s, and Waterpark discounts, Retail discounts, Event discounts, and more!

Benefits

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: Lucky Strike Entertainment Benefits

The pay range for this position $70,000 to $75,000.