Restaurant & Operations Manager

Bowlero; Wheeling Township (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Lucky Strike Entertainment in Wheeling, IL is seeking a Restaurant and Operations Manager to lead food and beverage, bar, bowling, and arcade operations across shifts while building a team that delivers hospitality without being asked twice.

You will manage labor, food and beverage cost, inventory, and guest experiences, with flexible nights, weekends, and holidays. The role offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of leadership experience in restaurant, hospitality, or high-volume operations.
• Proven ability to drive sales and build high-performing teams.
• Experience training hourly leaders in fast-paced settings.
• Strong guest experience focus and floor leadership capability.
• Solid financial acumen including labor, cost control, inventory, and P&L contribution.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Flexible nights, weekends, and holiday availability.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations across food and beverage, bar, kitchen, bowling, and arcade.
• Drive revenue through Sales-focused service, upselling, guest engagement, and event support
• Recruit, train, coach, and schedule teams that meet company standards and serve guests well
• Own labor management, cost control, inventory accuracy, and daily financial targets
• Support FOH and BOH on the floor and resolve guest issues in real time
• Ensure the center is operationally ready and guest-ready during high-volume shifts

Skills

Leadership experience

Sales-driven

Training and development

Guest experience focus

Financial acumen

Physical stamina

Flexible availability

Job description

Who We Are

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.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. 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 Restaurant and Operations Manager, you will lead food and beverage, bar, and bowling operations across every shift, flex into any role the floor needs, and build a team that delivers great hospitality without being asked twice.

What You'll Do

• Lead daily operations across food and beverage, bar, kitchen, bowling, and arcade, maintaining service flow and hospitality standards every shift
• Drive revenue through sales-focused service, upselling, guest engagement, and event support
• Recruit, train, coach, and schedule teams that consistently meet company standards and genuinely serve guests well
• Own labor management, food and beverage cost control, inventory accuracy, and daily financial targets
• Stay on the floor supporting FOH and BOH, resolving guest issues in real time, and reinforcing a culture of accountability
• Ensure the center is operationally ready and guest-ready through every high-volume shift

What You'll Bring

• 3 or more years of leadership experience in restaurant, hospitality, or high-volume food and beverage operations
• A proven ability to drive food and beverage sales and build teams that deliver it consistently
• Experience training and developing hourly leaders in fast-paced environments
• A floor-first management style with a strong read on guest experience
• Solid financial acumen including labor, food cost, inventory, and P&L contribution
• Comfortable lifting up to 50 lbs and standing or walking for extended periods
• Flexible availability including nights, weekends, and holidays

What You'll Get

• 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!

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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 is $55,000 to $60,000. per year