General Manager in Training

Job Description

General Manager in Training | Lucky Strike Entertainment

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Lucky Strike Entertainment. The company is one of the largest and most successful location-based entertainment companies globally, managing 360 upscale and traditional Bowling Centers, five expansive Waterparks, an Amusement Park in California, and 10 upscale Boomers Family Entertainment Centers. This General Manager in Training role is crucial for developing future leaders capable of running multimillion-dollar entertainment venues, offering significant opportunities for sustained career growth within a powerhouse company that values talent and commitment.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person
• Pay: $75000–$85000 yearly
• Team: Reports to and works directly with the General Manager and department leaders.
• Mission: Prepare to lead a multimillion-dollar entertainment venue by gaining full operational fluency across all departments.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Operations Fluency: Rotate through bowling, arcade, food and beverage, bar, and events operations to build comprehensive full-center understanding.
• Leadership Collaboration: Work directly with the General Manager and department leaders to learn the connections between operational standards, labor decisions, and revenue targets.
• Shift Management: Take ownership of shifts, flex labor across departments, and make real-time decisions during high-volume periods.
• Sales Driving: Drive sales by actively engaging with guests, supporting events, and executing marketing and promotional programs.
• Team Development: Participate in hiring, training, coaching, and performance conversations for hourly team members.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Progressive managerial-level leadership experience in hospitality, restaurant, or high-volume operations.
• Experience: A demonstrated track record of supporting sales and contributing to revenue growth; proven experience training and coaching teams in fast-paced environments.
• Skills: An active, floor-first leadership style with a genuine focus on guest experience; foundational financial knowledge including labor management, cost control, and basic P&L understanding; full schedule flexibility, including availability for nights, weekends, and holidays.