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Lucky Strike Entertainment

Bowling alley entertainment and dining venues

Bartender

Part-TimeDeadline 10/6/27
$9 - $9.90/hr+ Tips + Performance-based incentives
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Algonquin, IL, USA
In Person
Food Service & HospitalityDining, Bar & Counter Service

About the job

Requirements
  • Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is optional.
  • Well-developed interpersonal skills and a commitment to guest service are required.
  • Candidates must meet the minimum age requirements to sell and serve alcohol under company operating standards and state law.
  • The role requires walking, bending, and standing for periods of time, and may require lifting objects with some assistance.
  • Evening and weekend availability is required.
Responsibilities
  • Serve food, alcohol, and other beverages.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked workstation.
  • Promote responsible alcohol sales and service and comply with all local regulations.
  • Take food and beverage orders from guests and lane servers.

About the company

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Lucky Strike Entertainment

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Lucky Strike Entertainment operates a chain of venues that combine bowling, dining, and drinks. Guests bowl and play games in a social setting with evolving menus and themed spaces inspired by pop culture, notably The Big Lebowski. The brand stands out with its distinctive atmosphere and “Dude DNA,” creating a memorable experience beyond meals or games. Its goal is to give people a fun, feel-good place to relax, celebrate, and repeat across multiple locations.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Debt Financing

Total Funding

$2.1B

Headquarters

Los Angeles, California

Founded

2003

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What believers are saying

  • FY26 revenue rose 3.7% to $1.245 billion, despite flat same-store sales.
  • Waterparks improved in summer 2026, with higher spending and lower labor costs.
  • Management guided FY27 revenue to $1.28-$1.31 billion and EBITDA to $360 million.

What critics are saying

  • On May 7, 2026, a Seattle class action alleged monopoly tactics and acquisitions unwound.
  • S&P cut Lucky Strike to B- on September 11, 2026 with 8.6x leverage.
  • Q4 FY26 missed targets, citing World Cup, NBA Finals, storms, and weak marketing.

What makes Lucky Strike Entertainment unique

  • Lucky Strike runs 366 North American venues and owns the PBA media platform.
  • Its portfolio mixes bowling, waterparks, and FECs, smoothing single-concept dependence.
  • Peter Murray joined January 28, 2026 to build fan content across 360 venues.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Professional Development Budget

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

28%

1 year growth

28%

2 year growth

28%
Yahoo Finance
Oct 14th, 2026
Lucky Strike hires MGM Resorts' Patrick Chung to lead food and beverage operations

Lucky Strike Entertainment (NYSE: LUCK) has appointed Patrick Chung as executive vice president of food and beverage operations. He will lead the company's food and beverage business, aiming to improve the guest experience, strengthen execution and drive profitable growth. Chung joins from MGM Resorts International, where he was director of hospitality revenue strategy and analytics. There he led food and beverage revenue strategy across more than 450 outlets, including menu engineering and pricing. At Lucky Strike, he will work with culinary and field leaders to refine menus and support consistent execution. "Food and beverage should be a reason guests choose Lucky Strike, not simply something they order once they arrive," said Thomas Shannon, founder, chairman and chief executive officer.

Yahoo Finance
Sep 1st, 2026
Lucky Strike misses revenue and EBITDA targets, blames World Cup and NBA Finals traffic drop

Lucky Strike missed Wall Street's expectations in Q2, reporting revenue of $303.9 million versus estimates of $310.5 million and adjusted EBITDA of $74.07 million against forecasts of $86.61 million. The company attributed the shortfall to external factors including the World Cup and NBA Finals, which kept customers at home during peak weeks. CEO Thomas Shannon said millions of consumers who would typically bowl on Friday or Saturday nights watched sports from home for five straight weeks. The company also faced weather challenges affecting its water park business and acknowledged marketing spend underperformed. EBITDA guidance for 2027 came in at $350 million at the midpoint, below analyst estimates of $377.3 million. Operating margin declined to 3.2% from 5% year-on-year.

Associated Press
Aug 27th, 2026
Lucky Strike Entertainment reports $1.25B revenue for FY26, projects up to $360M adjusted EBITDA for FY27

Lucky Strike Entertainment reported mixed results for fiscal year 2026, which ended 28 June. The location-based entertainment operator saw revenue increase 3.7% to $1.25 billion, but same-store revenue declined 0.2%. The company posted a net loss of $35.8 million, compared to a $10.0 million loss the previous year. CEO Thomas Shannon attributed June's weakness to the World Cup disrupting typical consumer patterns. The company added six locations during the year whilst closing five underperforming sites, bringing the total to 366 locations. Lucky Strike's waterpark operations showed improvement, with increased per-capita spending and reduced labour costs. Capital expenditures fell roughly $80 million from fiscal 2024 levels. For fiscal 2027, the company forecasts revenue growth of 3% to 5%, targeting $1.28 billion to $1.31 billion. The board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.06 per share.

Yahoo Finance
Aug 26th, 2026
Lucky Strike misses revenue expectations ahead of Q2 earnings report Thursday

Lucky Strike will report Q2 earnings Thursday before market hours. The entertainment venue operator missed revenue expectations last quarter with $342.2 million, flat year on year, and significantly missed EPS estimates. This quarter, analysts expect revenue to grow 3.1% year on year, slowing from 6.1% growth in the same period last year. Analysts have generally reconfirmed their estimates over the last 30 days. Lucky Strike's peers have shown stronger performance. AMC Entertainment reported 14.2% revenue growth, beating expectations by 8.7%, whilst Sphere Entertainment posted 11% growth, topping estimates by 1.8%. Lucky Strike shares are down 2.8% over the past month, trading at $6.87 against an average analyst price target of $9.94.

Yahoo Finance
May 6th, 2026
Lucky Strike misses Q1 revenue expectations by 3.3%, cuts full-year guidance to $1.26B

Lucky Strike, an entertainment venue operator, missed first-quarter revenue expectations with sales flat year-on-year at $342.2 million, 3.3% below analyst estimates of $353.9 million. The company's shares fell 11.4% following the announcement. GAAP profit of $0.10 per share missed consensus estimates by 45%, whilst adjusted EBITDA of $109 million came in 10% below expectations. Same-store sales remained flat year-on-year. Lucky Strike lowered its full-year revenue guidance to $1.26 billion from $1.29 billion, 1.5% below analyst estimates. Full-year EBITDA guidance of $347.5 million also fell short of the $374.1 million consensus. The company, which operates upscale bowling alleys and entertainment venues across North America, has seen revenue growth slow to 5.8% annually over the past two years.