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 1,427 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) , Event Sales Representative (40) , Lane Server (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 63 reviews)); "The people you meet are great and you become like a big bowling family with your coworkers." ((in 49 reviews)); "Great coworkers, that’s probably the only pro" ((in 41 reviews)); "Fun work environment and easy going." ((in 34 reviews)); "Good benefits if you are a bowler as you get discounted games" ((in 32 reviews))

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

"poor management/ daily operations are a mess." ((in 110 reviews)); "Long hours and it can get hectic" ((in 50 reviews)); "regional/corporate managers don't care about you" ((in 50 reviews)); "Upper management was very poor and unprofessional." ((in 36 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 16 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

Lucky Strike Entertainment reviews

3.2

51% would recommend to a friend

(1,408 total reviews)

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

51% approve of CEO

44% positive business outlook

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Ratings trend for the last 6 months (1,408 reviews)

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Lucky Strike Entertainment has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 1,408 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).

Reviews by job title

1K reviews

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.

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

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