Is Lucky Strike Entertainment a good company to work for?

Lucky Strike Entertainment has an overall rating of 3.2 out of 5, based on over 1,429 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 3% over the last 12 months. 51% of employees would recommend working at Lucky Strike Entertainment to a friend and 44% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Lucky Strike Entertainment have been left by employees working as Area Manager , District Manager and Mechanic .

Does Lucky Strike Entertainment pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Lucky Strike Entertainment employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Lucky Strike Entertainment. This rating has improved by 5% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Lucky Strike Entertainment?

51% of Lucky Strike Entertainment employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Lucky Strike Entertainment 3.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.1 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Lucky Strike Entertainment?

General Manager (105) , Operations Manager (100) , Bartender (82) , Server (65) , Lane Server (41) , Event Sales Representative (40) , Server/Bartender (32) , Server/Waiter (28) , Front Desk (27) , Front Desk Associate (26) , Manager (21) , Porter (21) , Mechanic (19) , Event Host (17) , Front Desk Receptionist (17)

What are the pros of working at Lucky Strike Entertainment according to real employee reviews?

"The pay is good" ((in 58 reviews)); "The people you meet are great and you become like a big bowling family with your coworkers." ((in 48 reviews)); "Great coworkers, that’s probably the only pro" ((in 43 reviews)); "Good benefits if you are a bowler as you get discounted games" ((in 38 reviews)); "Fun work environment and easy going." ((in 34 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Lucky Strike Entertainment according to real employee reviews?

"poor management/ daily operations are a mess." ((in 111 reviews)); "Long hours and it can get hectic" ((in 51 reviews)); "regional/corporate managers don't care about you" ((in 49 reviews)); "Upper management was very poor and unprofessional." ((in 37 reviews)); "People were targeted, bullied, and let go with no notice, and a lot of secrecy, creating an atmosphere of stress and fear, while others were promoted through blatant favoritism." ((in 17 reviews))

What are employees saying about Lucky Strike Entertainment layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Lucky Strike Entertainment layoffs and their outlook for job security at Lucky Strike Entertainment in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Lucky Strike Entertainment locations?

New York , Los Angeles , Atlanta , Houston , Chicago , North Brunswick , Richmond , Phoenix , Mechanicsville , Charlotte , Denver , White Plains , Scottsdale , Naperville , Rochester , Tustin , Green Brook , Tuscaloosa , San Jose , Sayville , Chandler , Dallas , San Antonio , Waco , Minneapolis , Norwalk , Bellevue , Miami , Orlando , Boston

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Lucky Strike Entertainment reviews

3.2

51% would recommend to a friend

(1,410 total reviews)

Tom Shannon, Lev Ekster, Bobby Lavan, and Heather Webb

51% approve of CEO

44% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.8

Diversity & inclusion

3.2

Career opportunities

3.1

Culture & values

3.1

Work/Life balance

3.1

Compensation and benefits

3.0

Senior management

Lucky Strike Entertainment has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 1,410 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Lucky Strike Entertainment employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry (3.9 stars).

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3.0

Apr 12, 2026

Micromanaging

Sales representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good base pay with decent commission

Cons

Micro managing Lack of trust in employees Most anxious job

Lucky Strike Entertainment Response

2mo

We appreciate your feedback. We value a supportive, team-driven environment, focus on building trust, and are committed to providing opportunities for career growth and advancement. Thank you for being part of the team at Lucky Strike Sales Team and creating unforgettable guest experiences!

2.0

Apr 9, 2026

Enjoyable daily operations, but micromanagement is excessive

General manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Genuinely enjoy the day-to-day operations. League bowlers become like family. Opportunity to build a team and develop high performers.

Cons

The micromanagement from upper management is out of control. Growth opportunities are limited for traditional centers. Limited opportunity to grow the business to its full potential due to the lack of investment in the center. Work-life balance is poor due to the lack of a manager headcount. Manager turnover rate is high.

Lucky Strike Entertainment Response

3mo

Thank you for sharing your perspective and for your long-standing commitment to Lucky Strike Entertainment. It’s great to hear how meaningful the day-to-day operations, team development, and relationships with league bowlers have been for you. Your feedback offers valuable insight into how leadership structure, communication, and resources are experienced at the center level. Perspectives from experienced General Managers help inform ongoing conversations about operational balance and long-term growth. We appreciate you taking the time to provide thoughtful input.

2.0

Apr 6, 2026

Fun place to work, but only if you’re willing to sell your soul a little bit

Assistant general manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Fun and dynamic environment Salary is pretty competitive for the field Really affordable health/vision/dental benefits Opportunity to learn a variety of skills

Cons

Not a lot of room for advancement (hardly ever promote from within. Always hiring a manager from outside that YOU will have to train to be your boss) Aggressive pressure from upper management (DM, RVP, etc.) to not just meet but exceed KPIs each period Necessary renovations are rejected so newer locations can be built/remodeled (safety hazard in my location has been rejected for repairs for years, yet newer ones are being renovated/re-branded every month) Raises are few and far between Job descriptions list salaried managers at 40 hours per week, but 48 is actually the expected minimum Constantly understaffed because pay scale for hourly positions is WAY under similar jobs

Lucky Strike Entertainment Response

2mo

Thanks for sharing your feedback and for being a valued associate at Lucky Strike Entertainment. We’re glad to hear you’ve enjoyed the fun, dynamic environment, competitive compensation, and opportunities to build a broad range of skills. We operate with established policies, procedures, and performance expectations across all locations to support both team members and the overall business. This includes a focus on development, operational standards, and delivering consistent results. We continue to invest in strengthening career pathways, leadership alignment, and operational priorities to ensure teams are supported while maintaining high standards across the organization.

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Enjoyable daily operations, but micromanagement is excessive

Fun place to work, but only if you’re willing to sell your soul a little bit

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