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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1K reviews

2.0

Apr 1, 2026

Incentives do go a long way

Server/bartender/cook

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Its an easy job. The people that I work with are the best group of people and the regular league bowlers are awesome as well.

Cons

I work 3 different positions several times a week..i get the same pay. I've worked here for months never got a 10-15 min break or a lunch. Instead of a free item, we get 50% off which is still pretty expensive when you're working several days, only making $8-$15/hr They have well qualified people already on payroll who can do the jobs they hire outsiders to do, so quality people leave because they're overlooked.

Lucky Strike Entertainment Response

3mo

Thank you for being a valued member of the Lucky Strike team and for sharing your experience! It’s great to hear how strongly you value your coworkers and the relationships built with regular league bowlers. Those connections are a meaningful part of what makes our centers special. Feedback from frontline team members who support multiple roles provides important perspective on how recognition, incentives, and growth opportunities are experienced day to day, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your voice.

3.0

Mar 24, 2026

Reinventing the wheel

Operatons manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Decent pay Good coworkers Hours aren't bad

Cons

Company reinvents itself every six months Constant turnover Corporate misaligned from operations

2.0

Mar 24, 2026

Higher pay, but extreme hours and no growth opportunities

Operations manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Higher base salary than similar jobs

Cons

No cap on maximum hours worked per week, minimum 48 hours a week expectation with absolutely no overtime pay or bonuses. No employer matching with 401(K). No annual raises or raises at all after multiple years. Limited growth opportunities within the company. Corporate pushes several sales competitions and threatens write-ups if not meeting competition expectations, but sets unrealistic expectations and no incentives to meet them. You are constantly villainized by the majority of your customer base that you see every day, over predatory pricing and practices that you do not control.

Lucky Strike Entertainment Response

3mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and for your continued contribution to Lucky Strike Entertainment. We appreciate the perspective you’ve provided and recognize the demands that come with operational leadership roles. We remain focused on associate growth and development, and feedback from experienced managers helps provide valuable insight into how compensation, expectations, and advancement opportunities are experienced across the organization. We appreciate you sharing your viewpoint.

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