General Manager in Training
Lucky Strike Entertainment
Wallingford, CT · Posted October 6, 2026
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About the job
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.
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 in Training, you will rotate through every area of center operations, make real decisions alongside experienced leaders, and build the skills to run a multimillion-dollar entertainment venue. This is not a passive program. You will be on the floor, learning by doing, and preparing to lead. What You'll Do
Rotate through bowling, arcade, food and beverage, bar, and events operations to build full-center fluency
Work directly with the General Manager and department leaders to learn how operational standards, labor decisions, and revenue targets connect
Take ownership of shifts, flex labor across departments, and make in-the-moment calls during high-volume periods
Drive sales by engaging with guests, supporting events, and executing marketing and promotional programs
Participate in hiring, training, coaching, and performance conversations for hourly team members
Build financial literacy across labor management, COGS, inventory, and cost control in preparation for full P&L ownership
What You'll Bring
Progressive leadership experience in hospitality, restaurant, or high-volume operations
A track record of supporting sales and contributing to revenue growth
Experience training and coaching teams in fast-paced environments
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
Full schedule flexibility 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, Paid Sick Leave, and Holidays
Perks! Bowling, Boomer's, and Waterpark discounts, Retail discounts, Event discounts, and more!
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Pay & Benefits
Lucky Strike Entertainment offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package which includes healthcare coverage and other benefits including medical, insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, employee stock purchase program, employee assistance program (EAP), paid vacation, paid holidays, and paid sick leave . More details regarding benefits are available here: Lucky Strike Entertainment Benefits
The pay range for this position is $80,000 to $85,000 per year, depending on qualifications.
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.
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.
Lucky Strike Entertainment offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package which includes healthcare coverage and other benefits including medical, insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, employee stock purchase program, employee assistance program (EAP), paid vacation, paid holidays, and paid sick leave . More details regarding benefits are available here: Lucky Strike Entertainment Benefits
The pay range for this position is $80,000 to $85,000 per year, depending on qualifications.